Sydney Rydges Sydney Harbour. Located just one street back from the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, a heritage site dating back to 1926, Rydges Sydney Harbour sits amongst the undisturbed cobblestone laneways of the city’s oldest neighbourhood.
You’ll find an array of boutique shops and galleries and plenty of cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Within a few minutes walk you’ll be at Sydney Harbour, where you can check out the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Sydney Opera House, head to Circular Quay and hop on a ferry to Manly Beach or Taronga Zoo, or catch a train to other noted Sydney hotspots.
With a variety of rooms available to suit each traveller’s needs, Rydges Sydney Harbour can help you find an option that suits your travelling party and style. All come with free high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV, spacious ensuites and plenty of natural light. Other hotel amenities include a rooftop pool, full-service housekeeping and more.
Sydney Harbour is home to some pretty famous and iconic landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, there is plenty of things to do and see. The Harbour Bridge, which was opened on Saturday, 19th March 1932, is the world’s largest steel bridge. You can now climb the bridge with a team of experts who have been doing so since 1998, it is a must do when you are in town.
The Sydney Opera House is another iconic building on our beautiful harbour that is a must see while in town. Featuring multiple halls and theatres with a range of shows and plays to suit all tastes, why not take a tour? the Sydney Opera house offers a range of tours from front of house to backstage. Opera Baris located directly underneath the Opera house and has stunning panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, so why not start or finish your evening here sipping cocktails at the water’s edge.
Cockatoo Island is open to the public for the first time in over 100 years, it is Sydney Harbours largest Island and only minutes by ferry from Circular Quay train station. You can explore Cockatoo Island by foot with the assistance of an audio tour, click here to see a map of the island. Shark Island, and Rodd Island are also great and unique places to visit while in Sydney, both are accessible by ferry from Circular Quay train station.
If you are looking for somewhere to eat while in Sydney then you must try some of the best that Sydney has to offer.ARIA Restaurant has breathtaking views of both the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House and is considered one of Sydney’s best places to wine and dine. Bookings are essential so make sure you book before you get here.
Doyle’s on the beach is another great restaurant offering up the freshest seafood by the sea, located on the foreshore of Watsons Bay with a more relaxed vibe. Whether you are after fine dining or fish and chips, Doyle’s has everything for every occasion.