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title: "North Shore Hotel vs View Sydney: which hotel is better?"
description: "North Shore Hotel or View Sydney in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/north-shore-hotel-sydney-vs-view-sydney-sydney/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# North Shore Hotel vs View Sydney

Both are in Sydney, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · North Sydney
## [North Shore Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/north-shore-hotel-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1904816/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · North Sydney
## [View Sydney](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/view-sydney-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2276044/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick View Sydney

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose North Shore Hotel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 27 / 213)

### Choose View Sydney if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.9)
-   to walk to the sights (3.9 km / 5.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 30)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 213 / 27)

### Why is North Shore Hotel better than View Sydney?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:30 vs 15:00) (−2h)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (27 vs 213 rooms) (−186)

### Why is View Sydney better than North Shore Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.9) (+0.8)
2.  670 m closer to public transport (−670 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (3,852 vs 263), so the rating is more reliable (×15)
5.  120 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+120)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 59) (+28)
7.  Newer or more recently renovated (2008 vs 1914) (+94y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | North Shore Hotel | View Sydney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Location | 4.8 | 7.7  (+2.9) |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 10.0  (+3.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 263 | 3,852  (+3,589) |
| Google rating | 3.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 229 | – |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 21% | top 27%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 7.7  (+2.9) |
| Distance to North Sydney centre | 610 m | 640 m |
| To public transport | 780 m | 110 m  (−670 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 150  (+120) |
| To the nearest food shop | 590 m | 190 m  (−400 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 10  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 7  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 27 | 213 |
| Floors | 2 | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1914 | 2008  (+94y) |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 15  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:30  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Australian Museum | 4.9 km | 3.7 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 4.4 km | 3.2 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 3.3 km | 2.1 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 4.4 km | 3.2 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

North Shore HotelView Sydney

           

-   North Shore Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
-   North Shore Hotel: €105 a night on average · View Sydney: €134 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Sydney by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/sydney/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[North Shore Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/north-shore-hotel-sydney/prices/)[View Sydney prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/view-sydney-sydney/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

North Shore Hotel: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Victoria Cross Metro Station: 780 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 13 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

View Sydney: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station North Sydney railway station: 110 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Sydney

[Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather)

## North Shore Hotel or View Sydney: common questions

### Which is better, North Shore Hotel or View Sydney?

View Sydney leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, North Shore Hotel or View Sydney?

Over the year North Shore Hotel costs about €105 a night on average against €134 at View Sydney, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### How far apart are North Shore Hotel and View Sydney?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/north-shore-hotel-sydney-vs-view-sydney-sydney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/