Chinatown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional lion statue under a red and green archway with Chinese characters.
A busy urban street with Market City buildings, a red bus, and pedestrians.
A modern building with a unique brick facade and large windows.
A tram on a city street at night with a 'CAPITOL' sign in the background.
A large golden sculpture of a snake in an urban setting.

Stay near popular Chinatown attractions

A street food vendor grilling skewers at a busy outdoor market.

Chinatown Night Market

8.4/10 (263 reviews)
During your trip to Sydney, you can do some window-shopping at Chinatown Night Market. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.
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Activities

SYDNEY HARBOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE DINNER CRUISE

Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

AU$88
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Picture 11 for Activity Blue Mountains: Scenic World, Ferry, Zoo & Free Koala Photo

Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

AU$218
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

AU$170
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour Hop on Hop off Explorer Cruise

AU$42
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sydney Harbour Hop on Hop off Explorer Cruise
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Sydney Harbour Ferry Return

Taronga Zoo Ticket with Sydney Harbour Ferry Return

AU$80
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Sydney Harbour Ferry Return
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 out of 5
717 George Street Haymarket NSW
The price is AU$129 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$129
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,096 reviews)
"I would not recommend this hotel. I believe for the price point,"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4 out of 5
169-179 Thomas Street Haymarket NSW
The price is AU$203 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$203
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The most comfortable hotel bed I have slept in for a long time! The pillows were pretty good as well."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited
The Ultimo

The Ultimo

4 out of 5
37 Ultimo Rd Haymarket NSW
The price is AU$178 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$178
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I asked for a quiet room it was probably the noisiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in when I asked if I could be moved to a quieter room the reception just gave ear plugs , also the room smelt cannot find anything good to say about this hotel , also very overpriced !"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

The Ultimo
Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
The price is AU$289 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$289
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,832 reviews)
"Very nice room and very nice valet guy when we arrived. Chatted to us how to get to places and where to visit. Really helpful and saved us from just taking ubers everywhere when most things are less than 10min walk"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Sydney
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
The price is AU$167 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$167
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,906 reviews)
"This place has one of the only 2 elevators broken for the entire week and the only one working broken down last 2 days. We all had to walk up and down the stairs. My floor was 8th but it had 20 floors. Not acceptable."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
The price is AU$269 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$269
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,159 reviews)
"It was a short but great stay!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Sydney
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Our guide on where to stay in Chinatown

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A historic clock tower with a modern skyscraper in the background.

Sydney Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

Darling Harbour

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Sydney Lyric Theatre, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.

A large, arched building with multiple entry points, including signs for 'Entry' and 'No entry'.

Sydney Olympic Park

Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area.

A beach with people sunbathing and walking along a path lined with trees and benches.

Manly

A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Beach and Manly Wharf.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge at night, illuminated with lights, with the Sydney Opera House in the background.

The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

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