The Rocks hotels
The Rocks is the classic area to stay in Sydney. Right on the harbour beside the Opera House and Harbour Bridge it has restaurants, night life, theatres, museums and great shopping for Australiana goods. All the ferries leave from Circular Quay, which is also a major hub for public buses, trains and tour buses. Of course you have to pay for this location, but if you can find a good deal for your special visit to Sydney, especially with harbour views, then this is an unbeatable area to stay.
To refine your search for hotels in The Rocks area:
1. Open the Sydney hotels search tool below
2. Under CHECK AVAILABILITY select your dates and number of guests
3. Under REFINE YOUR SEARCH and Location Distance select 1km from The Rocks
To refine your search for hotels in The Rocks area:
1. Open the Sydney hotels search tool below
2. Under CHECK AVAILABILITY select your dates and number of guests
3. Under REFINE YOUR SEARCH and Location Distance select 1km from The Rocks
Major attractions around The Rocks include:
Restaurants
• Campbell's Storehouses, an old warehouse converted to a row of reasonably-priced restaurants looking across to the Opera House
• Walsh Bay, modern venues near the theatres on the old wharves under the Harbour Bridge
• Cafes and restaurants along the promenade between Circular Quay and the Opera House
• Quay – book in advance for unbeatable views and award-winning menu by celebrity chef Peter Gilmore, but be prepared to pay for the privilege
Shopping
• The Rocks Markets, every Saturday and Sunday for a range of unique gifts
• Independent shops providing upmarket souvenirs like opals and genuine aboriginal art
Nightlife
• Traditional local pubs along George Street, often with live bands
• Modern bars along the promenade linking Circular Quay to the Opera House
Performance venues
• Sydney Opera House, for opera and a range of other live performances
• Walsh Bay theatres, including the Sydney Theatre and Wharf Theatre venues
• Dendy Opera Quays screen independent films in style
Museums & Galleries
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Sydney Observatory, from Aboriginal astronomy to 3D space theatre
• SH Irvin Gallery, exhibiting contemporary and historical Australian art
Nature
• Royal Botanic Gardens, including a tropical glasshouse and bats in the trees!
• Observatory Park, with peaceful views across the harbour
Views
• Sydney Opera House from across the bay and close up
• Sydney Harbour Bridge from across the bay at the Opera House
• Harbour ferries chugging in and out of Circular Quay
• Sydney harbour and bridge from Observatory Hill
Restaurants
• Campbell's Storehouses, an old warehouse converted to a row of reasonably-priced restaurants looking across to the Opera House
• Walsh Bay, modern venues near the theatres on the old wharves under the Harbour Bridge
• Cafes and restaurants along the promenade between Circular Quay and the Opera House
• Quay – book in advance for unbeatable views and award-winning menu by celebrity chef Peter Gilmore, but be prepared to pay for the privilege
Shopping
• The Rocks Markets, every Saturday and Sunday for a range of unique gifts
• Independent shops providing upmarket souvenirs like opals and genuine aboriginal art
Nightlife
• Traditional local pubs along George Street, often with live bands
• Modern bars along the promenade linking Circular Quay to the Opera House
Performance venues
• Sydney Opera House, for opera and a range of other live performances
• Walsh Bay theatres, including the Sydney Theatre and Wharf Theatre venues
• Dendy Opera Quays screen independent films in style
Museums & Galleries
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Sydney Observatory, from Aboriginal astronomy to 3D space theatre
• SH Irvin Gallery, exhibiting contemporary and historical Australian art
Nature
• Royal Botanic Gardens, including a tropical glasshouse and bats in the trees!
• Observatory Park, with peaceful views across the harbour
Views
• Sydney Opera House from across the bay and close up
• Sydney Harbour Bridge from across the bay at the Opera House
• Harbour ferries chugging in and out of Circular Quay
• Sydney harbour and bridge from Observatory Hill