Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.
A beach with waves at sunset, a forest, and buildings in the background.
A city street with cars, a bus lane, and modern buildings.
A busy outdoor market with people sitting and standing under trees.
A coastal highway winding along a cliffside, overlooking the ocean.

Experience the wonders of Wollongong – the city is a trick of the eye. Stroll the streets and you’ll think you’re in a cosy coastal town.

Hit the centre, however, and you’ll find plenty of action. Dine at restaurants that serve up a variety of cuisines and bars that pour local drops. Meet local artists who draw upon their spectacular surroundings for inspiration. The Illawarra mountain range peers over the coast and wild surf beaches scored with pretty rock pools. Look around – you’ll be inspired, too.

Our guide on where to stay in Wollongong

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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$189 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$189
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast was good bu"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$269 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$269
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"All good, clean room great breakfast, car park isn’t included though, cost $65 a night as an extra cost which isn’t good as the rooms are quite expensive."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is AU$98 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$98
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (361 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,995 reviews)
"Overall the property was not in good shape. I also found it less secured as anyone could easily jump in from balcony as another attached building’s roof was adjacent to balcony. The host just dismissed my concern. The carpet on the room was very old and dirty, door latches didn’t work. The keys to ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Mantra Wollongong
Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
54 Kembla Street Wollongong NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
"Stayed before - would stay again + great location. Super apartment"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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