Hotel in Sydney near Darling Harbour Shopping and Attractions
Darling Harbour, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Chinatown, the Spanish Quarter and Hyde Park are all at the Radisson's doorstep, allowing you to fully appreciate the unique culture of New South Wales. Visit the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Aquarium or The Rocks historic district, located just blocks away. Climb the Sydney Tower Centrepoint, just a few minutes from the hotel, and enjoy majestic views of the city. At the Radisson Hotel in Sydney, location is the key to seeing all the best sights and attractions in the city.
The Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney is just minutes from these attractions:
BridgeClimb (2.5 km) BridgeClimb is an adventure that offers visitors the chance to climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a city landmark. After climbing the 1337 steps to the top, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Sydney Harbour.
Capitol Theater(1 km) Sydney's Capitol Theatre is home of many world-famous productions, such as "The Lion King," "Billy Elliot" and "Wicked."
Darling Harbour(1 block) With some of the best entertainment in Sydney, Darling Harbour is home to the Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World, Chinese Garden of Friendship, IMAX Theatre, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Entertainment Centre and the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Hyde Park (4 blocks) Explore interesting sites, including the ANZAC War Memorial, Archibald Fountain and the Hyde Park Barracks of the famous Australian Museum, a historical and anthropological museum.
The Rocks Historic District (2.1 km) An important district both historically and currently, The Rocks remains largely as it existed in the 1800s, even though it has been part of significant changes in the city. This district includes a plethora of shops and restaurants as well as the famous Cadman's Cottage.
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Pylon Lookout(5 blocks) Known to locals as "The Coat Hanger," the Sydney Harbour Bridge was the longest single-span bridge in the world when it was built in 1932. Tutankhamun's tomb had just been discovered during this period, which is why the pylons have an Egyptian aesthetic.
Sydney Opera House (2.8 km) The Sydney Opera House includes five different performance spaces: a concert hall, an opera theatre and three spaces for dramatic arts. In addition, concerts and festivals are given outside in the courtyard area.
Alternative Transportation Options The Radisson Sydney Hotel & Suites is located near both of the city's largest train and bus stations for any Sydney businesses, sights or attractions like Bondi Beach that are out of walking distance. Also, our Front Desk would be pleased to call a taxi cab for guests.
Many Sydney attractions can be reached by ferry. Taronga Zoo and 2000 Olympic attractions like Manly Beach and Rivercat are all popular destinations reached by marine transportation. Darling Harbour houses the nearest ferry service at Circular Quay.
About Sydney
Australia's most well-known city also boasts a long and colorful history. Inhabited by aborigines for approximately 40,000 years, Sydney was first settled by Europeans in 1788, when England's First Fleet arrived with a cargo of prisoners. Intended primarily as a penal colony, the settlement began to develop quickly after its first years, thanks to an influx of military immigrants and, then, gold prospectors who came to seek their fortunes inland. By the start of the 20th century, Australia's states had united, and the nation was established. These days, much of the continent's perceived identity comes from Sydney's global presence. The bustling, international city is the focus for finance, biotechnology and information communications technology. It's also a welcoming destination for leisure, sightseeing, and entertainment. Spectacular Sydney Harbour and the city's soaring Opera House serve as landmarks in the community, along with Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Tower. Other fascinating spots include the shops and restaurants of The Rocks historical district (site of Sydney's original settlement), the family-friendly entertainment of Darling Harbour, and the cultural and leisure opportunities at Circular Quay, the city's transportation hub. While Bondi and Manly Beaches merit a jaunt out from the Central Business District (CBD), the allure of the city and its vibrant, genial spirit seldom fail to entice folks back to a world capital that can just as easily serve up a vegemite sandwich, mate.
Did you know?
To combat wear and counterfeiting, Australia's government introduced plastic money in the late '80s. And no we're not talking about credit cards, either. The actual cash is created from a polymer, making it hard to duplicate. In addition, the money lasts four times as long as paper and can be recycled when it's exhausted its usefulness.