Parklea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Circular Quay
Under the gaze of the magnificent Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transport hub is a terminal of unexpected beauty.
Sydney Opera House
Take in a performance or just take in the splendour of one of the world’s most famous buildings.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it.
Manly Beach
Resplendent with golden sandy beaches, crystal blue seas perfect for swimming and surfing, and the best bars, shopping and views around. Welcome to Manly Beach.
Taronga Zoo
For a wild experience combined with magnificent views over Sydney Harbour, this world-renowned zoo is a must-visit.
International Convention Centre Sydney
During your trip, find out what's happening in International Convention Centre Sydney, a top convention centre in Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Our pick of the best Parklea Hotel Deals
View Sydney
The food and bar was not great. Happy Hour was a joke. The front desk were a bit stand offish, the view was nice but could not take a good picture because the window was soooo dirty that the pics did not do the view justice.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney
We booked a 2 bedroom Pyrmont view suite. We didn’t get the pyrmont view but we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the balcony, the elegant rooms and the closeness to hotel amenities. We missed out on the dinner buffet, but the Harvest breakfast buffet was very good! We can’t wait to book another ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Citadines Walker North Sydney
I had a great stay at Citadines Walker North Sydney. The location is convenient, especially with easy access to public transport and nearby restaurants. The room was clean, modern, and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again and recommend ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
PARKROYAL Parramatta
Fantastic sized room that was clean, comfortable and conveniently located for us to get to/from Sydney Olympic Park to attend a concert.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites North Sydney
Great staff with clean room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Quest North Sydney
room was tidy and clean, staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parklea
Parramatta
Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and CommBank Stadium while you're in town.
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.
Penrith
Unique features of Penrith include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Westfield Penrith Shopping Centre or Panthers World of Entertainment while you're exploring the area.
Chatswood
Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Westfield Chatswood Mall while you're in town.
North Sydney
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Port Jackson Bay might round out your trip.
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.
