Hotels in Sydney CBD
We rank the 46 hotels within about 1.0 km of Sydney CBD by guest rating. They average 8.5 out of 10, against 8.3 across Sydney, and 26% score 9 or higher.
- hotels
- 46
- average rating
- 8.5
- rated 9 or higher
- 26%
Best-rated hotels in Sydney CBD
Ranked by StayVersus score: guest rating adjusted for the number of reviews.
Sydney CBD compared with other areas of Sydney
Hotels with enough reviews to rank. Distance to the centre is the median for the area.
| Area | Hotels | Avg. rating | Rated 9+ | To centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rocks | 15 | 8.7 | 40% | 1.8 km |
| Sydney CBD | 46 | 8.5 | 26% | 930 m |
| Darling Harbour | 38 | 8.4 | 24% | 450 m |
Compare Sydney CBD with
Hotel match-ups in Sydney CBD
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Megaboom City Hotel vs YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB Sydney, 8.6 / 8.7 -
Swissôtel Sydney vs The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Sydney, 8.9 / 9.2 -
Hilton Sydney vs YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB Sydney, 8.9 / 8.7 -
Swissôtel Sydney vs YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB Sydney, 8.9 / 8.7 -
Hyde Park Inn Hotel vs Rydges World Square Sydney, 8.5 / 8.6 -
Kimpton Margot Sydney By IHG vs Rydges World Square Sydney, 9.2 / 8.6 -
Hyatt Regency Sydney vs YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB Sydney, 8.6 / 8.7 -
Hilton Sydney vs Swissôtel Sydney Sydney, 8.9 / 8.9
Areas of Sydney
FAQ: Sydney CBD
Which is the best-rated hotel in Sydney CBD?
Little National Hotel Sydney has the highest StayVersus score in Sydney CBD: 9.4 out of 10 from 2,114 guest reviews.
Is it worth staying in Sydney CBD?
Going by guest ratings, yes: the 46 hotels in Sydney CBD average 8.5 out of 10, above the Sydney average of 8.3, and 26% score 9 or higher.
How many 5-star hotels are there in Sydney CBD?
Of the 46 hotels we rank in Sydney CBD, 15 are 5-star and 19 are 4-star; 5 have 3 stars or fewer.
Which area of Sydney has the best-rated hotels?
The Rocks has the highest average guest rating (8.7 out of 10) of the 3 areas of Sydney we compare.

