North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Sydney has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Treehouse (60 Miller Street) and North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi (Shop 1 101 Miller St) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around £129. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about £110 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around £129. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about £110 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near North Sydney

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
View Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+
ibis Sydney Airport
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.03 and £14.70. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.03 and £14.70. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.