Sydney, Australia — Travel Guide
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2025 was 5,638,830, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.
About Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2025 was 5,638,830, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.
Restaurants — Sydney
Squire's Landing
Thai Pothong
Spice I Am
Mohr Fish
Bravo Trattoria
Gigi Pizzeria
Kindness Vegan Kitchen
Casa di Nico
The Owl House
Cho Cho San
Cafés — Sydney
Redleaf Cafe
South Dowling Sandwiches
Wild Flour
Cafe Giulia
The Grounds of Alexandria
Store Espresso
Black Star Pastry & Café
The Wooden Whisk
Charmed by Redfern
Saint Germaine Patisserie
Hotels — Sydney
Harry's
The Sydney Boulvevard Hotel
Hughenden Boutique Hotel
QT Sydney
The Whitehouse Hotel
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Goldsborough Apartment Hotel
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Siesta Sydney
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Things to Do — Sydney
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Australian Design Centre
BridgeClimb Sydney
Mary MacKillop Place Museum
Artsite
Don Bank Museum
Sydney Fish Market
Justice & Police Museum
Berrys Bay Lookout
Australian Securities Exchange
Bars — Sydney
Manning Bar
Sneaky Possum
El Rocco
The Hive Bar
Since I Left You
Sidebar
Goro's Japanese Karaoke Bar
Zeta Bar
Sei Mai Name
Next Door CBD Restaurant & Bar