Stay right where you are, and get excited, Sydney – we've curated ten staycations worth taking in your own backyard
If you're feeling that travel itch, but can't afford to fork out the cash (or annual leave) for an extended stay, don't resign yourself to wanderlust. There's plenty to explore right here in Sydney.
Bondi 38
Because day trips are overrated – and weekend traffic sucks – stay right in the heart of Bondi and wake up with the beach outside your window at Bondi 38.
Atura Blacktown
Bust a move to the west for a super soak and some old-school fun at Sydney's last remaining drive-in cinema beforing splashing out in style at Atura Blacktown.
Ryokan Gojyuan
Inside a nondescript sandstone terrace on bustling Darling Street, you'll find (green) tea and sympathy at Ryokan Gojyuan, a two-room Japanese guesthouse that's an oasis of calm.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
Sunsets, surf, killer fish and chips – Watsons Bay is a coastal getaway all on its own. And a recent renovation reaffirms landmark local Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel's reputation as a serious Sydney drawcard.
QT Sydney
Design your own adventure in the heart of the city at QT, with a smörgåsbord of culture at your fingertips.
Pier One Sydney Harbour
Stretch out, climb new heights, take in a show – and have your meal prepared by Posh and Becks' former chef – at the recently remodelled Pier One Sydney Harbour.
The InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
The once-stodgy suburb is shaking off the cobwebs and roaring back to life, thanks to Sydney's haute new destination hotel InterContinental Sydney Double Bay.
The Residences in Centennial Park
Hit the park after dark – where cars are discouraged, rolling lawns are plenty and lazy amblers rule. Then rest your head for the night at one of the cottages inside the Residences in Centennial Park.
Roar and Snore
In a town filled with great spots to watch the sunset, we dare you to find a better one than Taronga Zoo. Or a more exhilarating wake up call – who wouldn't want to (safely) rise to the sounds of the jungle? That's where Roar and Snore comes in.
Q Station
Grab the ferry and head north to Manly for surf, sea spray... and spooks, at the old (and allegedly haunted) Quarantine Station.
