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Boutique Hotels in Sydney

Q: Which boutique hotels in Sydney have the highest guest rating?

The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter has a guest rating of 9.8/10 from more than 200 reviews, the highest of the boutique hotels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Capella Sydney follows with 9.7/10.

Q: Which boutique hotels in Sydney have free parking?

28 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Q Station, Haberfield Hotel and Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre.

Q: Are there pet-friendly boutique hotels in Sydney?

Yes. 13 stays allow pets, including Ace Hotel Sydney and The Ultimo. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Q: Which stays are closest to the centre of Sydney?

Megaboom City Hotel (<5 min walk) and Swissotel Sydney (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Sydney. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

We've found 128 boutique hotels in Sydney: smaller, independent hotels with strong guest ratings. Ace Hotel Sydney is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.8/10 from more than 3,700 reviews.

128boutique hotels

28list free parking

8.3average guest rating

Most reviewed

Hotel · 5-star · Surry Hills, NSW

Ace Hotel Sydney

8.8 guest rating · more than 3,700 reviews

20 min walk to centre
Parking available
Pets allowed

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Quick picks: boutique hotels in Sydney

Each pick follows a rule you can check in the table.

Highest rated
The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter

9.8/10 · 200+ reviews
Top guest rating with 200+ reviews
Most reviewed
Ace Hotel Sydney

8.8/10 · 3.7k+ reviews
The most guest reviews here
Budget pick
Mary MacKillop Place

9.0/10 · 1.3k+ reviews
3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+
Free parking
Q Station

8.3/10 · 2.1k+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

All boutique hotels in Sydney compared

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Stay	Area	Type	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
Ace Hotel Sydney	Surry Hills	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	8.8	3.7k+	Pets allowedAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Ace Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Megaboom City Hotel	CBD	Hotel	<5 min walk	not listed	8.2	3.7k+	Airport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for Megaboom City Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	not listed	8.0	3.8k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Ultimo	Haymarket	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	8.3	3.5k+	Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Ultimo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney	Darling Harbour	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	8.7	3.3k+	Spa facilitiesAccessible	Check prices for The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Adge Hotel and Residences	Surry Hills	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	8.5	3.3k+	Family rooms	Check prices for Adge Hotel and Residences on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
57Hotel	Surry Hills	Hotel	30 min walk	Listed	8.4	3.3k+	Family roomsAirport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for 57Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Central Studio Hotel Sydney	Haymarket	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	7.2	3.8k+		Check prices for Central Studio Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel	Potts Point	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.3	3k+	Family roomsSpa facilitiesAccessible	Check prices for The Sydney Boulevard Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Swissotel Sydney	CBD	Hotel	<5 min walk	Listed	8.4	2.9k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Swissotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Little National Hotel Sydney	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	9.1	2.6k+	Accessible	Check prices for Little National Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Pacific House	CBD	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	8.3	2.6k+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for The Pacific House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
lyf Bondi Junction Sydney	Sydney	Hotel	4.5 km	not listed	9.0	2.4k+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for lyf Bondi Junction Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Branksome Hotel & Residences	Mascot	Hotel	7 km	not listed	8.5	2.5k+	PoolAirport shuttleSpa facilities	Check prices for The Branksome Hotel & Residences on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Macleay Hotel	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.4	2.4k+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Macleay Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wake Up! Sydney Central	Haymarket	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.4	2.3k+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Wake Up! Sydney Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Capitol Hotel Sydney	Haymarket	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	8.5	2.3k+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for The Capitol Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
202 Elizabeth	Haymarket	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	8.9	2.2k+	Pets allowedEV charging	Check prices for 202 Elizabeth on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Darling at The Star	Darling Harbour	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	9.0	2k+	PoolSpa facilitiesAccessible	Check prices for The Darling at The Star on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Q Station	Manly	Hotel	9 km	Free	8.3	2.1k+	Family roomsSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Q Station on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stay at Hotel Steyne	Manly	Hotel	10.5 km	not listed	7.0	2.5k+	BeachfrontAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Stay at Hotel Steyne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	8.1	2.1k+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Lurline Randwick	Coogee	Hotel	6 km	Listed	8.1	2.1k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Lurline Randwick on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport	Mascot	Hotel	8.5 km	not listed	7.3	2.3k+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney - Near Central Station	Surry Hills	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	6.8	2.4k+		Check prices for Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney - Near Central Station on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Visy Dior	Baulkham Hills	Hotel	27 km	Listed	7.6	2.1k+	PoolAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Visy Dior on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Brighton Hotel Sydney - Mgallery Collection	Sydney	Hotel	11.5 km	Listed	8.6	1.8k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for The Brighton Hotel Sydney - Mgallery Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tequila Sunrise Potts Point	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.3	1.8k+		Check prices for Tequila Sunrise Potts Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Haberfield Hotel	Sydney	Hotel	7.5 km	Free	8.8	1.5k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Haberfield Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre	Sydney	Hotel	13.5 km	Free	8.3	1.6k+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The York by Swiss-Belhotel	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	7.6	1.8k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for The York by Swiss-Belhotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection	The Rocks	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.9	1.4k+	Pets allowedAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Elysium Manly	Manly	Hotel	11 km	Listed	8.5	1.5k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Elysium Manly on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels	The Rocks	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	7.9	1.5k+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mary MacKillop Place	North Sydney	Hotel	3.5 km	not listed	9.0	1.3k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Mary MacKillop Place on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Hughenden Boutique Hotel	Sydney	Hotel	3 km	not listed	8.1	1.5k+	Pets allowedFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for The Hughenden Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Select Inn Ryde	Sydney	Hotel	14.5 km	Free	8.7	1.3k+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for The Select Inn Ryde on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Space Q Capsule Hotel	Haymarket	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	6.3	1.9k+	Kitchen	Check prices for Space Q Capsule Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection	Darling Harbour	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	8.5	1.3k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
APX Darling Harbour	Haymarket	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	7.2	1.4k+	KitchenFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for APX Darling Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hunts Hotel Liverpool	Liverpool	Hotel	31.5 km	Free	7.1	1.4k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Hunts Hotel Liverpool on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
175 Hotel Westmead	Parramatta	Hotel	21.5 km	Listed	8.1	1.2k+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for 175 Hotel Westmead on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels	Haymarket	Hotel	30 min walk	Listed	8.4	1.1k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Old Clare by Ode Hotels on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Furama Darling Harbour	Haymarket	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	8.3	1.1k+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Furama Darling Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek	Blacktown	Hotel	32 km	Listed	8.0	1.1k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vulcan Hotel Sydney	Haymarket	Hotel	30 min walk	Listed	8.3	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Vulcan Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nightelier Narrabeen	Northern Beaches	Hotel	18.5 km	Free	8.8	980+	Family roomsBeachfrontAccessible	Check prices for Nightelier Narrabeen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oxford House	Surry Hills	Hotel	30 min walk	not listed	8.1	1k+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Oxford House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Haven Glebe	Newtown	Hotel	2.5 km	not listed	8.4	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Haven Glebe on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG	CBD	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	8.9	950+	PoolPets allowedAccessible	Check prices for Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Social Hotel, Sydney	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.4	990+		Check prices for The Social Hotel, Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ryde Inn	Sydney	Hotel	12 km	not listed	7.8	1k+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Ryde Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Twin Towers Inn	Sydney	Hotel	6 km	Free	8.0	1k+	Family rooms	Check prices for Twin Towers Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Palisade	The Rocks	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	7.7	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Hotel Palisade on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Strathfield Executive Accommodation	Sydney	Hotel	10.5 km	Listed	8.1	1k+	Family rooms	Check prices for Strathfield Executive Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Avonmore On The Park Boutique Hotel	Coogee	Hotel	5.5 km	not listed	8.8	900+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Avonmore On The Park Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kirketon Hotel Sydney	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	7.2	1k+	Family roomsAirport shuttleRestaurant	Check prices for Kirketon Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	not listed	8.7	890+	PoolAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mrs Banks Hotel	Sydney	Hotel	2.5 km	not listed	9.0	850+		Check prices for Mrs Banks Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The William Inglis Mgallery	Liverpool	Hotel	25 km	Listed	8.9	850+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for The William Inglis Mgallery on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Capella Sydney	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	9.7	760+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Capella Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney	Haymarket	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	8.3	840+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Killara Hotel & Suites	Killara	Hotel	11.5 km	Free	8.4	780+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Killara Hotel & Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Miss Baker's Boutique Accommodation Bondi	Bondi	Hotel	6.5 km	Listed	8.5	740+	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Miss Baker's Boutique Accommodation Bondi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Regents Court Sydney	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	8.3	750+	Family rooms	Check prices for Regents Court Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Blue Hotel Bondi	Bondi	Hotel	6 km	not listed	7.8	790+	Restaurant	Check prices for The Blue Hotel Bondi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mill Hotel Milperra Panania	Panania	Hotel	21 km	Free	8.4	740+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Mill Hotel Milperra Panania on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gladius Hotels & Suites Parramatta, an Ascend Hotel Collection	Parramatta	Hotel	20 km	Listed	8.6	710+	KitchenFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Gladius Hotels & Suites Parramatta, an Ascend Hotel Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seranin \| Gordon	Pymble	Hotel	14 km	Listed	8.0	760+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Seranin \| Gordon on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Diplomat Sydney	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	7.7	790+		Check prices for Hotel Diplomat Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cremorne Point Manor	Sydney	Hotel	3.5 km	not listed	8.4	700+	Family rooms	Check prices for Cremorne Point Manor on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Penshurst Hotel	Sydney	Hotel	15.5 km	Listed	8.0	730+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Penshurst Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Morris Sydney, Handwritten Collection	Haymarket	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	8.6	670+	Airport shuttleAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Hotel Morris Sydney, Handwritten Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Comfort Inn & Suites Burwood	Sydney	Hotel	10.5 km	Free	7.6	760+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Comfort Inn & Suites Burwood on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Establishment Hotel	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	8.4	670+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Establishment Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BreakFree on Broadway Sydney, an Accor Hotel	Newtown	Hotel	2 km	not listed	7.4	750+	Family roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for BreakFree on Broadway Sydney, an Accor Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Summer House Kings Cross	Potts Point	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	7.3	750+		Check prices for Summer House Kings Cross on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hoteloco	Sydney	Hotel	3 km	not listed	9.1	600+	KitchenAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Hoteloco on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lord Wolseley Hotel	Darling Harbour	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.3	650+		Check prices for Lord Wolseley Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wentworth Hotel	Sydney Olympic Park	Hotel	12.5 km	Free	6.5	840+	Restaurant	Check prices for Wentworth Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel	Sydney	Hotel	7.5 km	Free	8.8	600+	Family roomsEV chargingBeachfront	Check prices for Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Blenheim	Coogee	Hotel	6 km	not listed	8.0	650+	Accessible	Check prices for The Blenheim on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Albert Mosman	Sydney	Hotel	5.5 km	Listed	8.9	550+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Albert Mosman on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dive Hotel	Coogee	Hotel	7.5 km	not listed	7.4	660+	Beachfront	Check prices for Dive Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Capsule Hotel	CBD	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	7.7	630+		Check prices for The Capsule Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Medusa Hotel Sydney	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	9.4	520+	Pets allowedAirport shuttle	Check prices for Medusa Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel	Coogee	Hotel	7 km	Listed	9.1	520+	BeachfrontAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WM Bankstown	Bankstown	Hotel	19.5 km	Free	8.2	550+	Family roomsAirport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for WM Bankstown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mortdale Hotel	Mortdale	Hotel	16.5 km	not listed	8.8	460+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Mortdale Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Lakes Hotel, Rosebery	Mascot	Hotel	6 km	Free	8.5	460+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for The Lakes Hotel, Rosebery on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Miramare Gardens Boutique Accommodation	Northern Beaches	Hotel	20 km	Free	8.4	460+	Family roomsAirport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for Miramare Gardens Boutique Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crystalbrook Albion	Surry Hills	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	9.1	410+	Pets allowedAccessible	Check prices for Crystalbrook Albion on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Silkari The Charrington at Chatswood	Chatswood	Hotel	8.5 km	Free	8.6	430+	Family rooms	Check prices for Silkari The Charrington at Chatswood on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm Beach Bed & Breakfast	Northern Beaches	B&B	31.5 km	Free	9.6	380+	EV charging	Check prices for Palm Beach Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo	Darling Harbour	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	7.2	440+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Royal Pacific Hotel	Chatswood	Hotel	7.5 km	Free	8.3	360+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Royal Pacific Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Empire Hotel	Newtown	Hotel	4.5 km	not listed	8.0	360+	Restaurant	Check prices for Empire Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Sarah by Urban Rest	Potts Point	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	7.9	360+		Check prices for The Sarah by Urban Rest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Peakhurst	Peakhurst	Hotel	17 km	Free	8.4	330+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Peakhurst on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spicers Potts Point	Potts Point	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	9.6	290+	Accessible	Check prices for Spicers Potts Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Carnarvon Lodge Kirribilli, Sydney	North Sydney	Hotel	2.5 km	Free	8.2	320+	Family rooms	Check prices for Carnarvon Lodge Kirribilli, Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The General Gordon	Newtown	Hotel	6.5 km	not listed	8.9	280+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for The General Gordon on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bondi Beach House	Bondi	Hotel	6.5 km	Listed	9.2	270+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Bondi Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The EVE Hotel Sydney	Surry Hills	Hotel	2.5 km	Listed	9.3	260+	PoolAirport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for The EVE Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coogee Beach House	Coogee	Hotel	7 km	not listed	7.4	320+	Spa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Coogee Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kurrajong Hotel Sydney	Newtown	Hotel	4 km	Listed	9.0	260+	Airport shuttleAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Kurrajong Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Clarence Hotel Sydney	CBD	Hotel	10 min walk	not listed	8.1	280+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Clarence Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia	Surry Hills	Hotel	30 min walk	not listed	8.8	250+	Pets allowedAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter	Sydney	Hotel	3 km	not listed	9.8	200+	Restaurant	Check prices for The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Barrenjoey House	Northern Beaches	Hotel	32 km	not listed	8.7	210+	Restaurant	Check prices for Barrenjoey House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Harry, an Ascend Collection Hotel	Surry Hills	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	7.4	210+	Restaurant	Check prices for Hotel Harry, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
3 Bedrooms Holiday House	Bidwill	Hotel	40 km	Free	6.2	210+		Check prices for 3 Bedrooms Holiday House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Balmain Village Retreat AC Free Street Parking City 3km	Sydney	Hotel	3 km	Free	8.9	130+	Family rooms	Check prices for Balmain Village Retreat AC Free Street Parking City 3km on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Little Drifter Glebe	Newtown	Hotel	2.5 km	not listed	7.2	150+		Check prices for Little Drifter Glebe on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Parramatta Hotel Apartment	Parramatta	Hotel	19.5 km	Free	9.1	120+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Parramatta Hotel Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Chatswood Hotel Apartment	Chatswood	Hotel	8.5 km	not listed	9.0	120+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Chatswood Hotel Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boyles Hotel	Sutherland	Hotel	23 km	Free	7.3	140+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Boyles Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Chatswood Hotel	Chatswood	Hotel	8.5 km	not listed	8.9	110+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Chatswood Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Serain Chatswood Central	Chatswood	Hotel	8.5 km	not listed	6.6	100+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Serain Chatswood Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Camelia Grove Hotel	Newtown	Hotel	3.5 km	not listed	8.2	82	Restaurant	Check prices for Camelia Grove Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cronulla Beach House B&B	Cronulla	B&B	20 km	not listed	9.5	52		Check prices for Cronulla Beach House B&B on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Garden View Entire Self Contained Guesthouse	Engadine	B&B	28 km	Free	9.4	52	Pets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Garden View Entire Self Contained Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Scotland Island Lodge	Northern Beaches	Hotel	27 km	Listed	9.4	48	Family roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Scotland Island Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Granny Guest House Sydney Blue Mountain	Penrith	B&B	47 km	Free	9.2	46	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Granny Guest House Sydney Blue Mountain on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel styling entire one bedroom	Chatswood	Hotel	8.5 km	Listed	8.1	44	Pool	Check prices for Hotel styling entire one bedroom on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cute 1 bedroom with sunny courtyard garden	North Sydney	Hotel	4 km	not listed	9.3	37	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Cute 1 bedroom with sunny courtyard garden on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Avalon Beach Guesthouse	Northern Beaches	B&B	30 km	Free	9.1	28	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Avalon Beach Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cosy guesthouse with private garden	Padstow	B&B	20 km	Free	7.3	26	Kitchen	Check prices for Cosy guesthouse with private garden on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The 12 most reviewed boutique hotels

Hotel · 5-star · Surry Hills, NSW

Ace Hotel Sydney

8.8 guest rating · more than 3,700 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pets allowed
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Hotel · 4-star · CBD, NSW

Megaboom City Hotel

8.2 guest rating · more than 3,700 reviews
- <5 min walk to centre
- Airport shuttle
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Hotel · 4-star · CBD, NSW

YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB

8.0 guest rating · more than 3,800 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4-star · Haymarket, NSW

The Ultimo

8.3 guest rating · more than 3,500 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 5-star · Darling Harbour, NSW

The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

8.7 guest rating · more than 3,300 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Parking available
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Hotel · 4-star · Surry Hills, NSW

Adge Hotel and Residences

8.5 guest rating · more than 3,300 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4-star · Surry Hills, NSW

57Hotel

8.4 guest rating · more than 3,300 reviews
- 30 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4-star · Haymarket, NSW

Central Studio Hotel Sydney

7.2 guest rating · more than 3,800 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
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Hotel · 4-star · Potts Point, NSW

The Sydney Boulevard Hotel

8.3 guest rating · more than 3,000 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 5-star · CBD, NSW

Swissotel Sydney

8.4 guest rating · more than 2,900 reviews
- <5 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 5-star · CBD, NSW

Little National Hotel Sydney

9.1 guest rating · more than 2,600 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Parking available
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Hotel · 4.5-star · CBD, NSW

The Pacific House

8.3 guest rating · more than 2,600 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
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What to know about boutique stays in Sydney

128 stays made this list. 28 list free parking, 63 list family rooms and 25 list a pool.

Half the stays are within about 3.5 km of the centre of Sydney.

On the map

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Prefer a list? Every stay on the map is in the table and cards on this page. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good for, not for: boutique hotels in Sydney

Good for

Couples and city breaks
Travellers who prefer independent hotels over big chains

Not for

Large groups
Guests who want big-hotel facilities such as a large pool

Frequently asked questions

Which boutique hotels in Sydney have the highest guest rating?

The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter has a guest rating of 9.8/10 from more than 200 reviews, the highest of the boutique hotels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Capella Sydney follows with 9.7/10.

Which boutique hotels in Sydney have free parking?

28 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Q Station, Haberfield Hotel and Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre.

Are there pet-friendly boutique hotels in Sydney?

Yes. 13 stays allow pets, including Ace Hotel Sydney and The Ultimo. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Sydney?

Megaboom City Hotel (<5 min walk) and Swissotel Sydney (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Sydney. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.