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Australia hotels by city

Australia hotels by city
Pictured: Sydney Opera House – Dec 2008 · Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick answer: For a first trip, stay in Sydney's CBD near Darling Harbour or the Rocks, and in Melbourne's CBD within the free tram zone. In Tasmania, Hobart's waterfront is the base for MONA and Salamanca Market, and Strahan is the gateway to the wild west coast.
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Main airports
Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER)
Best time
September to November, March to May

TripsGent's Australia guides cover the hotels people search for most. Every hotel has a direct Expedia booking link, and our team can also quote flights and transfers.

Where to stay in Australia: quick comparison

RegionBest forFeatured stay
Sydney CBDHarbour, Darling Harbour, BarangarooWest Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by HiltonCheck rates
Melbourne CBDLaneways, trams, sportSpace HotelCheck rates
HobartMONA, Salamanca MarketVibe Hotel HobartCheck rates
PerthConcerts, Kings ParkGreat Southern Hotel PerthCheck rates
AdelaideFestivals, wine regionsVibe Hotel AdelaideCheck rates

Australia hotel guides

Sydney hotels

West Hotel near Barangaroo and the Great Southern near Central.

Melbourne hotels

Space Hotel in the CBD and Travelodge Docklands.

Tasmania hotels

Vibe Hotel Hobart and Strahan Village.

The Great Southern Hotel

Perth, Sydney and Brisbane hotels with the same name.

Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Pool hotel in the East End.

The Versace hotel

What happened to Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast.

FAQs

Where should I stay in Sydney for a first visit?

In the CBD between Darling Harbour, Barangaroo and Circular Quay, so the Opera House, ferries and restaurants are walkable.

Is Melbourne public transport free in the city?

Trams are free inside the CBD's Free Tram Zone, so a CBD hotel saves on transport.

Can TripsGent book a whole Australia trip?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp or email sales@tripsgent.com with your dates and we will quote flights, hotels and transfers together.

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