North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Sydney has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi (Shop 1 101 Miller St) and The Treehouse (60 Miller Street) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in July
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in July
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 1159 km and will cost you around £130. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 1159 km and will cost you around £130. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near North Sydney

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
View Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£106+
ibis Sydney Airport
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.19 and £14.92. Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in North Sydney, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.19 and £14.92. Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in North Sydney, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.