Where to Stay?
Holiday Inn
Occupying both historical and modern buildings, the Holiday Inn Old Sydney successfully blends international elegance and world charm with and unbeatable location in the historic Rocks district. The hotel offers the best roof top pool location in Sydney overlooking one of the world’s most beautiful harbours. Uniquely positioned between the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in The Rocks, all 176 rooms feature contemporary décor with air conditioning, in-house movies, hair dryer, ironing facilities and 24-hours room service. There is also broadband internet access, data ports, cable TV and wireless internet access in common areas.
Address: 55 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000 | Official Website: Click Here
Views from the Holiday Inn Rooftop Terrace
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Guest Room
Such a helpful guide! Unfortunately I didn’t get to visit The Rocks neighborhood when I was in Sydney years ago, but I’ll definitely bookmark this post for when I plan my return visit. And Le Pain Quotidien looks like it definitely provides for a cool dining experience!
Oh yes Dana, The Rocks is the best place to experience Sydney… it brings a lot of character to the city that is famous for its white sails of the Opera House. The lanes and by-lanes are the best to explore as it has a lot of interesting stories! Our guide did a fantastic job transporting us back in time! They even have a Ghost Tour which I am yet to experience. 🙂
You’ve made Sydney look so lovely. The view from the YHA is just magically. Perfect day to be near the water. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Interesting….
I love the Rocks. There’s just so many layers of history there. And Le Pain Quotidien? My fave place to eat breakfast!
Sydney is one of the world’s great cities … and even in winter, it’s quite a delightful place to be weatherwise!
Very handsome architecture, Rosemarie, especially silhouetted against such a brilliant blue sky. I just love the restoration and repurposing of old industrial architecture. What an asset to Sydney–would love to visit!