The Best Hotels In Sydney To Check Into In 2026

Now open, the long-awaited InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is a stunning seaside gem you'll want to be one of the first to visit. The luxury coastal Sydney hotel is fitted out with 198 polished suites, a chic layout and the sandy shore right at your fingertips. 

Not to mention you'll have access to world-class hospitality with the hotel's signature restaurant, Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, for upmarket eats and Shutters Restaurant & Bar for a relaxed feed.

One of Sydney's best boutique hotels, Ace Hotel Sydney is the first Ace Hotel in the Southern Hemisphere. It's built into the Tyne Building in Surry Hills, which is a prime location for travelling foodies—though you may not need to step outside of the hotel thanks to Ace's epic lobby bar, its all-day diner Loam, and the rooftop restaurant and bar, Kiln. 

Ace Hotel Sydney reflects Surry Hills' storied past and its many evolutions with a cinematic colour palette. Expect natural textures and tones, custom-designed furniture, a striking ochre red off-form concrete staircase in the lobby, and signature Ace touches, like in-room record players and acoustic guitars. 

The stunning wave-shaped W Sydney is a crowning jewel in Sydney's luxury hotel scene, with a two-storey rooftop bar, an infinity pool overlooking the harbour, a signature W Hotels AWAY Spa, a restaurant, a lounge bar, and event spaces. 

The 585 ultra-luxe rooms and suites have been designed so that no two are the same, and the interior palette, crafted by Bowler James Brindle, features bold azure blues and bright turquoise to reflect the ocean environment of the surrounding harbour waters.

Called 29/30, the rooftop bar atop the iconic curved building serves Basque tapas alongside a luxe selection of cocktails, wine, and vintage champagne in a yacht-inspired space looming over the hotel's 30-metre mosaic-inlaid infinity pool.

Funky, cool and downright relaxing, The EVE Hotel is one of our favourite hotels in Sydney—it has everything you'd need for an awesome staycay or weekend getaway. We're talking design-forward rooms, a rooftop pool flexing Aperol-orange cabanas and countless dining options in Wunderlich Lane from happy hour drinks at Bar Julius and Mexican fare at Lottie to Greek excellence at Olympus, South Asian plates at Island Radio, and casual bites at Regina La Pizzeria and S'WICH, with dessert supplied by Gelato Messina. 

International hotel chain, 25hours, has opened its first Australian hotel smack bang in the heart of Sydney in a former art house cinema. The glossy 25hours Hotel The Olympia stands tall in Oxford Street, boasting 109 artfully designed rooms and world-class dining at London-favourite The Palomar, chic wine bar The Mulwray, coffeehouse Jacob the Angel and Monica rooftop bar. 

The colourful rooms are splashed with murals by local artist Kubi Vasak and feature lush amenities from a free minibar to Bluetooth speakers in every room. Be one of the first to book in and experience the new Sydney hotel firsthand. 

Imagine the most luxurious hotel you've ever stayed in—then times that by ten. Crown Towers at Crown Sydney is Sydney's first "six-star" hotel, and you'll feel it from the moment you step into the lobby.

Beneath an enormous six-storey crystal chandelier are sweeping white marble columns sourced from Italy, Greece, China, and Turkey. The hotel's 327 guest rooms and premium villas have postcard views across the city—this is Sydney's tallest hotel, after all. 

The stunning west-facing infinity pool is dotted with private cabanas and swim lounges and is the perfect spot to watch the sunset (cocktail in hand, of course). There's an open-air tennis court, a list of top restaurants to visit (Nobu, Woodcut, and a'Mare), and a super-luxe spa designed by Blainey North. 

If your idea of luxury leans towards traditional, timeless charm, rather than sleek, minimalist, and modern—you’ll fall in love with this beautiful hotel.

Alongside the sort of polished service you'd expect to encounter at a five-star establishment, The Langham’s long list of lavish amenities includes the Day Spa by Chuan, home to its famous Roman bathhouse-style pool and The Langham Afternoon Tea, for all your high tea fixations. 

The location is hard to beat too—with easy walking distance to restaurants at Barangaroo, the CBD, and Circular Quay.

Kimpton Margot Sydney is the first Kimpton property in Australia—and boy, is she stunning. From the breathtaking lobby, complete with original crimson Scagliola pillars, fresh botanicals, velvet lounges, and a gin-inspired fragrance, to the stunning Art Deco rooms and Harper Rooftop Bar—there is a lot to love.

Art takes centre stage at Kimpton Margot, with some 600 original pieces peppered throughout the nine levels and 172 spacious rooms. There are Lekker bikes for city cruising and a nightly social hour in the pretty lobby includes complimentary cocktails. There's also a rooftop pool, a private wine cellar available to book for events, and a pet-friendly policy, too.

Located in Sydney's historic sandstone precinct in the former Treasury building of 1851, InterContinental Sydney has stood by the harbour for over 40 years, serving spectacular views and the sort of top-notch service you expect to uncover at a five-star hotel.

In 2023, the hotel revealed a sleek new look after a $120 million dollar renovation—entering a new era complete with a roster of excellent bars and restaurants to round out your stay. The hotel now features a rooftop bar, a sleek brasserie, a hidden wine bar, and an all-day diner in the grand lobby. Also included in the renovation were three new premium suites: The Presidential Opera Suite, The Royal Opera Suite, and The Governor Opera Suite, each offering next-level luxury and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour. 

Sydney's heritage-listed Department of Education building has been transformed into the jaw-dropping Capella Sydney hotel. The Circular Quay property is the first Capella on Australian shores, boasting 192 spacious rooms and suites across eight floors, and three bars and restaurants.

In the jaw-dropping foyer, Aperture restaurant features a seven-metre-tall green wall bursting with native florals. There's a 19th-century-inspired lobby bar, and a floor dedicated to wellness within the building's former art gallery—complete with a stunning indoor pool, sauna, experiential showers, and spa treatment rooms. Capella Sydney is a vision of quiet luxury—perfect for channelling your inner Kendall Roy.

Sydney’s legendary animal kingdom has its very own sustainable eco-retreat called Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, one of Sydney's most family-friendly hotels with 62 next-level suites. The retreat houses four different kinds of rooms—and our top picks would be the Animal View Rooms, which overlook the retreat’s private animal sanctuary.

For couples and those who really want to live their best life, the Treetop Suites will have you drinking champagne in a tub with panoramic views of spectacular Sydney Harbour.

The Wildlife Retreat's thoughtfully designed animal sanctuary is home to tammar wallabies, red-necked pademelons, long-nosed potoroos, red kangaroos, short-beaked echidnas, koalas, and short-finned eels. During your stay, you can take guided tours through the sanctuary to meet its many inhabitants. 

If it’s second-to-none views of the world’s most beautiful harbour (we’re not biased, we promise), let the Four Seasons be the master of your Sydney visit or staycation. Also in The Rocks, Four Seasons’ Sydney hotel lives up to the international hotel brand’s impeccable reputation.

Along with those views, you’ve got Lounge 32, a sky-high swanky bar on the 32nd floor that’s akin to the Qantas First Class Lounge with an open bar and all-day canapes. There’s an outdoor pool complete with a cabana bar; an excellent lobby bar (Grain Bar) and Mode restaurant.

Picture this: you’re reclining on your own private balcony beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge while the twinkling lights of Luna Park hit the gentle waves below and ferries cruise past. That’s what you’re in for at Pier One—a beautiful hotel built into a row of historic piers on Walsh Bay. Design notes are a subtle nod to the building’s maritime history, rooms are larger than usual, most with large egg-shaped tubs for all your staycation soaking.

The hotel is a short walk to Circular Quay, the CBD, The Rocks, and just a little further over to Barangaroo, and The Gantry restaurant is a destination in and of itself.

We also love the seasonal activations Pier One regularly hosts—like snow globe bars in wintertime. Into the theatre? You’re also a stone’s throw from the Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, and Bangarra Dance Theatre studios.

Paramount House Hotel is a part of the revival of a stunning Art Deco building. Once the offices of Paramount Picture Studios and the home of Hollywood’s Golden Age in Sydney, these days the building features a basement cinema and underground bar (Golden Age Cinema), chef Mat Lindsay's wine bar (Poly), the rooftop destination A.P Bakery and, of course, the hotel. 

The elevator to your room is lined with flamingo pink Wes Anderson-style hibiscus wallpaper, in order to (we think) teleport you directly into a strong holiday mood. Hotel rooms are a lot less colour-saturated—think Japanese timber, poured concrete and silvery terrazzo, matched with muted emerald carpets, indoor plants, caramel leather couches, and French linen in peach, rose, and tobacco surrounded by one of Sydney's most exciting suburbs.

Looking for a show-stopping luxury hotel from every perspective? The Park Hyatt is the answer. Situated between the Bridge and the Opera House, this opulent Sydney hotel is serene and subdued, despite its middle-of-the-action location. 

Rooms are big, with designer lighting, fancy technology, and custom artworks painted by Australian artists. The hero restaurant, called The Dining Room, does tasting menus and every table enjoys uninterrupted views of the harbour. Plus, there are Le Labo products in the bathroom and big, plush, cloud-like towels for an extra-luxe touch. 

If it's unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge and the Botanic Gardens you're after to top off your Sydney stay, the five-star Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour in the heart of Circular Quay is your spot. With entirely suite-style accommodation available as one- or two-bedroom spaces, you can expect luxury at every turn with fully equipped kitchens, spa baths, and spacious balconies.

For dining, check out the recently opened coastal Italian restaurant, Flaminia by Giovanni Pilu, before hitting the recreation deck's heated lap pool, relaxing spa, and fully equipped gym and sauna.