Newtown & the Inner West
A sensitive brewery-office conversion is now a 69-room hotel in a primo Chippendale location. Rooms are well back from noisy Broadway, high-ceilinged and…
Must-see hotels in New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Surrounded by bushland, these 12 modern high-end spa suites have king-sized beds and cosy lounge areas with open fireplaces: perfect for sipping shiraz in…
City Centre & Haymarket
In a discreet laneway, this designer boutique hotel in a refurbished 19th-century warehouse evokes Asia with its incense aromas and dark-wood fittings…
New South Wales
There are ten basic tent sites at Thungutti camping area near the New England National Park, 12km off the Waterfall Way and on a good gravel road. It is…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
With an old-fashioned ambience a world away from the city-slicker styling of most Sydney hotels, Sir Stamford leaves a grand first impression with its…
New South Wales
Set amid 40 acres replete with resident kangaroos, just five minutes from town, this classic country homestead boasts sweeping rural views from its big,…
Sydney
In a cracking location right across the road from the beach, this relaxed, family-run affair is, thankfully, very inaccurately named. Simple, likeable…
Snowy Mountains
Though featureless from the outside, Jindy Inn has sweetly decorated rooms looked after by warm, helpful staff. Rooms are attired in tasteful charcoal…
South Coast NSW
From the balcony views to the comfy beds and tasteful splashes of colour, the Whale is a standout among Narooma's many motels. 'Premier' rooms are a real…
New South Wales
Perhaps best described as 'futuristic bordello chic', the extravagant decor that greets you as you step inside the Retreat continues into five…
Snowy Mountains
Built in 1875, this charming two-storey house has four simply decorated but elegant rooms. The building's long history is revealed in features like…
Sydney
Have a back-to-nature experience in the heart of suburbia, staying in this campsite at Lane Cove National Park, 14km northwest of the CBD. There are…
Byron Bay
Converting Byron's older homes into boutique accommodation is a thing, and here, four different houses make up 28 rooms. Check online to see what grabs…
South Coast NSW
It may be a few clicks from the coast, but this luxurious, yet affordable property set in rolling farmland is an astute choice for families, groups or…
South Coast NSW
The largest of the Booderee campsites and the only one to allow campervans, Green Patch is divided into two sections on either side of a lagoon. The…
South Coast NSW
The pick of the town's more affordable digs, and resembling a row of terraced houses in England more than a motel, Sapphire Waters has ample rooms (more…
Snowy Mountains
This admirable year-round hostel is run like clockwork. As in many YHA outfits, dorm rooms feel a little institutional, with metal-framed bunks. Otherwise…
South Coast NSW
At this heritage-listed B&B adjoining the courthouse, original features amplify the sense of intrigue, like exposed, convict-picked rock by the kitchen…
South Coast NSW
At Boydtown, 8km south of Eden, the Seahorse Inn has a majestic waterside position with lawns running to the beach on Twofold Bay. Rooms are neat in a…
South Coast NSW
Balinese-style headboards and other stylish flourishes give rooms at the Bay Breeze a distinctive, luxurious air. Facilities at this boutique motel are…
South Coast NSW
Luxury is always most delicious when it looks effortless, and these light-flooded rooms with tastefully beachy decor perfect the art. Balconies with…
South Coast NSW
A beachy theme and kindly service make this boutique operation one of Huskisson's most characterful places to stay. There's luxury in all the right places…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
This deluxe boutique hotel on the site of Sydney's first hospital has undergone a chic and sympathetic transformation from colonial warehouse and workers'…
Newcastle
Close to cafes and restaurants, this excellent modern complex of 38 apartments is right on Newcastle's coolest street. Studios are reasonably sized and…
Newtown & the Inner West
There's a lot to like about this friendly, well-equipped hostel in a top location. Dorms are tight but have very decent mattresses, while bathrooms are…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
This opulent hotel eschews excessive glitz in favour of an antique ambience. It's a true five-star stay, featuring an afternoon turn-down service, an in…
Reflections Holiday Park Seal Rocks
Mid-North Coast
This well-maintained holiday park is a treat and offers grassed camping and caravan sites, glamping beach tents with bathroom, and a range of cabins from…
Manly
An easy walk from the beach, this laid-back hostel has a distinct surf vibe. High-ceilinged en-suite dorms have modern furnishings, plenty of room to move…
Katoomba
The owners are travellers at heart and bend over backwards to give this hostel an endearing home-away-from-home feel. There's free breakfast, regular free…
Sydney
Wake up to a view of Australia's most famous beach, grab your free surfboard, cross the road and jump into the waves…you're in backpacker dreamland, right…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
This colourful hostel is the antithesis of some of the backpacker barns around the Cross, offering a warm, personal experience that feels more like a…
Mid-North Coast
Watch the crashing waves and wandering wildlife from one of three fully renovated 19th-century lighthouse-keeper’s cottages. Each is self-contained and…
Broken Hill
One of rural NSW's better motels, this outstanding family-run place in Broken Hill has large, stylish rooms – each with a separate lounge and kitchen…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
At Sydney's most expensive hotel the impeccable service and facilities are second to none, as is the location on the waterfront promenade. With full…
Katoomba
In a rather lovely century-old house, this hostel has a friendly vibe, colourful interiors, polished floorboards and helpful managers. There's a no-music…
South Coast NSW
On the main road, this exceedingly well-run motel offers 25 rooms with rococo headboards and vintage style, almost all of them with balconies. The…
Sydney Region
Boardwalks through a beachside forest of bamboo, palms and pines connect luxurious wooden bungalows at Kims, in business for over 130 years. The beach…
Hunter Valley
Spacious grounds, eucalypts and vines make this a most appealing place to relax. Rooms are enormous, with modern amenities, kitchenette and spa bath, and…
Manly
This sumptuously decorated 1880s cottage is perched on a quiet street close to the beach and ferry wharf. The delightful host Jill only takes bookings for…
Sydney
A very cute conversion of a centenarian former Commonwealth Bank branch, this boutique hotel has 30 rooms that look very sleek in shades of grey and black…
