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Hotels and accommodation in The Rocks & Circular Quay

The Rocks & Circular Quay has 72 places to stay on our map with at least 10 reviews: 38 holiday homes, 17 apartments and 15 hotels. Half of them are within about 20 minutes' walk of the centre of Sydney. Shangri-La Sydney is the most reviewed.

72places to stay

1 kmmedian to the centre

3%list free parking

Most reviewed

Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Shangri-La Sydney

8.7 guest rating · more than 9,000 reviews

15 min walk to centre
Parking available
Pool
Family rooms

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Quick picks in The Rocks & Circular Quay

Highest rated
Park Hyatt Sydney

9.3/10 · 350+ reviews
Top guest rating with 200+ reviews
Most reviewed
Shangri-La Sydney

8.7/10 · 9k+ reviews
The most guest reviews here
Budget pick
The Russell Boutique Hotel

8.8/10 · 910+ reviews
3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+
Free parking
Luxurious Apartment only 250m Walk To Opera House

8.7/10 · 18 reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

The Rocks & Circular Quay in numbers

What the data says about the stays in this area.

17hotel-style stays

55apartments and homes

2free parking

29family rooms

12pets allowed

13with a pool

47kitchen or kitchenette

8.3average guest rating

Every stay in The Rocks & Circular Quay compared

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Stay	Type	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
Shangri-La Sydney	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.7	9k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Shangri-La Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Sydney Harbour	Hostel	15 min walk	not listed	8.9	5.2k+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for YHA Sydney Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	9.1	5k+	PoolPets allowedSpa facilities	Check prices for Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.7	4.6k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	7.8	4k+	Pool	Check prices for Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.9	1.5k+	PoolKitchenAccessible	Check prices for The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection	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)
Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels	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)
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	9.1	1k+	KitchenSpa facilitiesAccessible	Check prices for Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Langham Sydney	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	9.2	930+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for The Langham Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Palisade	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	7.7	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Hotel Palisade on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Russell Boutique Hotel	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.8	910+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for The Russell Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mercantile Hotel	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	8.3	680+	Restaurant	Check prices for Mercantile Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Australian Heritage Hotel	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	8.2	480+	Restaurant	Check prices for The Australian Heritage Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Park Hyatt Sydney	Hotel	25 min walk	Listed	9.3	350+	PoolEV chargingAirport shuttle	Check prices for Park Hyatt Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Amazing place to stay in the heart of the rocks	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	not listed	7.8	320+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Amazing place to stay in the heart of the rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Millers Point Waterview	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	6.8	250+		Check prices for Millers Point Waterview on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Barangaroo Park Apartments by Urban Rest	Apartment	25 min walk	not listed	8.8	100+	Pets allowed	Check prices for Barangaroo Park Apartments by Urban Rest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2-4 Trinity Avenue	Holiday home	20 min walk	Listed	9.1	92	Kitchen	Check prices for 2-4 Trinity Avenue on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kent St Homestay	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	7.6	88		Check prices for Kent St Homestay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Incredible 2BR with Rooftop Terrace Next to Harbour	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.6	76	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Incredible 2BR with Rooftop Terrace Next to Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Perfect 2BR Harbour View Apartment	Apartment	20 min walk	Listed	8.9	73	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Perfect 2BR Harbour View Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Charming Harbour View Porch by The Rocks	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.3	76		Check prices for Charming Harbour View Porch by The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Holiday Home by Barangaroo Reserve	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	9.1	66	Kitchen	Check prices for Holiday Home by Barangaroo Reserve on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbour Sunsets from Balcony & Rooftop	Holiday home	20 min walk	Listed	8.7	69	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Harbour Sunsets from Balcony & Rooftop on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rooftop Escape with Stunning Harbour Views	Holiday home	20 min walk	Listed	8.8	67	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Rooftop Escape with Stunning Harbour Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boutique Apartment With Private Roof Terrace	Apartment	20 min walk	Listed	9.1	60	Kitchen	Check prices for Boutique Apartment With Private Roof Terrace on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Heritage Terrace with Harbour Glimpses for 6	Holiday home	20 min walk	Listed	8.7	61		Check prices for Heritage Terrace with Harbour Glimpses for 6 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Comfy One Bedroom Apartment In Heart of The Rocks	Apartment	15 min walk	not listed	7.1	69	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Comfy One Bedroom Apartment In Heart of The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Art Deco Harbour Suite with Private Rooftop - Walk to Circular Quay	Apartment	20 min walk	Listed	9.1	50	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Art Deco Harbour Suite with Private Rooftop - Walk to Circular Quay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Dreams	Holiday home	20 min walk	Listed	8.1	49	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Blue Dreams on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stylish Sydney CBD 2 bedroom apartment 54	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	9.3	39	Kitchen	Check prices for Stylish Sydney CBD 2 bedroom apartment 54 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 1	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	7.6	45	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 1 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney CBD stylish water view apartment 58	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	9.2	34	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sydney CBD stylish water view apartment 58 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Family Friendly 2BR with Seaview Balcony & Rooftop	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.8	33	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Family Friendly 2BR with Seaview Balcony & Rooftop on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 7	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	8.0	35	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 7 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney CBD Waterview Home 60	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	9.0	30	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sydney CBD Waterview Home 60 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Central Harbour Retreat Steps to Harbour Bridge & CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.9	29	Family roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Central Harbour Retreat Steps to Harbour Bridge & CBD on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Iconic Luxury 5BR Home w/ Opera and Harbour view	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	8.9	26	Kitchen	Check prices for Iconic Luxury 5BR Home w/ Opera and Harbour view on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Amazing 2BR Apartment Near Barangaroo	Apartment	15 min walk	Listed	7.7	27	Kitchen	Check prices for Amazing 2BR Apartment Near Barangaroo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Walk To The Opera House, Over The Harbour Bridge and CBD	Holiday home	20 min walk	Listed	8.6	23	Family rooms	Check prices for Walk To The Opera House, Over The Harbour Bridge and CBD on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SYDNEY Stunning Home 2	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	7.9	25	Kitchen	Check prices for SYDNEY Stunning Home 2 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Chic Large 4 Bedroom Barangaroo The Rocks Sydney	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.5	23	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Chic Large 4 Bedroom Barangaroo The Rocks Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney CBD Waterview apartment 56	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	9.2	21	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sydney CBD Waterview apartment 56 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Terrace Boutique in the Heart of The Rocks	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	9.5	18	Kitchen	Check prices for Terrace Boutique in the Heart of The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cliveden - A Heritage Hideaway with Rooftop Pool	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	7.4	22	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Cliveden - A Heritage Hideaway with Rooftop Pool on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBD Curated Comfort, Resort Style Living - SYDN1	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	7.3	22	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for CBD Curated Comfort, Resort Style Living - SYDN1 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxurious Apartment only 250m Walk To Opera House	Apartment	15 min walk	Free	8.7	18	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Luxurious Apartment only 250m Walk To Opera House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 11	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	6.8	23	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 11 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Modern Apartments Step from Quay west Sebel	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	9.0	16	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Modern Apartments Step from Quay west Sebel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quaint 3-Bed Heritage Home in the Heart of Sydney	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	8.9	16	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Quaint 3-Bed Heritage Home in the Heart of Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 8	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	6.4	22	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 8 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spectacular Suite, Bridge & Water views, The Rocks	Apartment	15 min walk	Listed	9.1	14	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Spectacular Suite, Bridge & Water views, The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 4	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	6.0	20	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 4 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Heritage Home with Harbour View Porch	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	9.0	13		Check prices for Heritage Home with Harbour View Porch on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Millers on Kent III - Perfect Abode for 10 people	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	7.7	15	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Millers on Kent III - Perfect Abode for 10 people on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbour View Terrace House In The Heart Of The Rocks	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	8.2	14	Kitchen	Check prices for Harbour View Terrace House In The Heart Of The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Historic Millers Point Stay 2BR Near Barangaroo	Holiday home	25 min walk	Listed	9.0	12		Check prices for Historic Millers Point Stay 2BR Near Barangaroo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kent St Townhouse	Apartment	15 min walk	not listed	7.6	13	Kitchen	Check prices for Kent St Townhouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pristine Dawes Point Apartment Near Circular Quay	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	9.8	10	Kitchen	Check prices for Pristine Dawes Point Apartment Near Circular Quay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Renovated Warehouse Conversion in The Heart of Sydney	Apartment	25 min walk	Free	8.9	11		Check prices for Renovated Warehouse Conversion in The Heart of Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Charming Terrace in Historic Millers Point	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	8.8	11	Kitchen	Check prices for Charming Terrace in Historic Millers Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Idyllic Heritage Home Footsteps to the Harbour	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	6.8	14	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Idyllic Heritage Home Footsteps to the Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Water front - KING 3 Room Rooftop The Rocks #E2	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	8.6	11	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Water front - KING 3 Room Rooftop The Rocks #E2 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 6	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	7.0	13	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 6 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney CBD Waterview Apartment 54A	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	9.0	10	Family rooms	Check prices for Sydney CBD Waterview Apartment 54A on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fresh & Comfy 3BR Near The Rocks	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.9	10	Kitchen	Check prices for Fresh & Comfy 3BR Near The Rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbourfront meets Heritage Chic near Barangaroo	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	7.2	12	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Harbourfront meets Heritage Chic near Barangaroo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney CBD Waterview Apartment 56A	Apartment	20 min walk	not listed	8.6	10	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sydney CBD Waterview Apartment 56A on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2 mins walking to harbour bridge	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	5.7	15	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for 2 mins walking to harbour bridge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Historic Harbourside Terrace for 6 People	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	7.5	11	Kitchen	Check prices for Historic Harbourside Terrace for 6 People on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 3	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	6.7	12	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for STUNNING SYDNEY HOME 3 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Most reviewed in The Rocks & Circular Quay

Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Shangri-La Sydney

8.7 guest rating · more than 9,000 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hostel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

YHA Sydney Harbour

8.9 guest rating · more than 5,200 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

9.1 guest rating · more than 5,000 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pets allowed
- Pool
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Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

8.7 guest rating · more than 4,600 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4-star · The Rocks, NSW

Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks

7.8 guest rating · more than 4,000 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Pool
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Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney

8.9 guest rating · more than 1,500 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

8.9 guest rating · more than 1,400 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Pets allowed
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Hotel · 4.5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels

7.9 guest rating · more than 1,500 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 5-star · The Rocks, NSW

Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour

9.1 guest rating · more than 1,000 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Getting around and parking in The Rocks & Circular Quay

Distances on this page are straight-line distances to the centre of Sydney; walking times are estimates and your route may be longer. 29 of 72 stays list parking, 2 of them free. Where it isn't free, ask for the nightly rate when you book.

Stays in The Rocks & Circular Quay 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.

Is The Rocks & Circular Quay right for you?

Good for

Exploring the centre of Sydney on foot (half the stays are within about 20 minutes' walk)
Families (29 stays list family rooms)
Self-catering (47 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
Travelling with a dog (12 stays allow pets)

Not for

Free parking (only 2 of 72 stays list it)
One-night stays (most stays here are holiday homes and apartments, often with minimum stays)

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in The Rocks & Circular Quay have the highest guest rating?

Park Hyatt Sydney has a guest rating of 9.3/10 from more than 350 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). The Langham Sydney follows with 9.2/10.

Which stays in The Rocks & Circular Quay have free parking?

2 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Luxurious Apartment only 250m Walk To Opera House and Renovated Warehouse Conversion in The Heart of Sydney.

Are there pet-friendly stays in The Rocks & Circular Quay?

Yes. 12 stays allow pets, including Four Seasons Hotel Sydney and Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Sydney?

Cliveden - A Heritage Hideaway with Rooftop Pool (10 min walk) and Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay (15 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Sydney. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.