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Hotels near Sydney Observatory
The Sydney Observatory is a heritage-listed meteorological station, astronomical observatory, function venue, science museum, and education facility located on Observatory Hill at Upper Fort Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by William Weaver (plans) and Alexander Dawson (supervision) and built from 1857 to 1859 by Charles Bingemann & Ebenezer Dewar. It is also known as The Sydney Observatory; Observatory; Fort Phillip; Windmill Hill; and Flagstaff Hill. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 22 December 2000.
207 hotels within 5 km of Sydney Observatory in New South Wales, Australia as the crow flies, including 164 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest we have measured is The Langham Sydney, a 300 m walk away. The nearest major venue is Sydney Cricket Ground (4 km), as the crow flies.
Ten of the 108 hotels we have measured are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from Sydney Observatory. 164 of the 207 hotels are rated 4-star or higher.
Where to stay near Sydney Observatory
Showing 24 of 207 hotels. The counts on this page cover all 207.
The Langham Sydney
9.41,562 reviews89-119 Kent Street
300 m walk
The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
9.0171 reviews400 m walk
YHA Sydney Harbour
9.27,725 reviews110 Cumberland Street
400 m walk
Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks
8.05,666 reviews75 Harrington Street
600 m walk
Shangri-La Sydney
8.713,410 reviews176 Cumberland Street, 2000
600 m walk
Hotel Palisade
8.31,415 reviews35 Bettington St, Millers Point
600 m walk
Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels
8.42,116 reviews34 Harrington Street
600 m walk
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney
8.82,464 reviews98 Gloucester Street, 2000
700 m walk
Sydney Harbour Hotel
8.08,299 reviews55 George Street
800 m walk
Crown Towers Sydney
8.51,541 reviews1 Barangaroo Ave
700 m walk
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
9.28,139 reviews199 George Street
800 m walk
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
8.66,478 reviews30 Pitt Street
900 m walk
Napoleon On Kent
7.94,283 reviews219 Kent Street, 2000
800 m walk
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
8.91,981 reviews11 Hickson Road
900 m walk
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Marriott Autograph Collection
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, New South Wales, 2000
900 m walk
Park Hyatt Sydney
9.4694 reviews7 Hickson Road
1.1 km walk
The York by Swiss-Belhotel International
5 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
900 m walk
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
8.68,222 reviews11 Jamison Street, 2000
900 m walk
Establishment Hotel
8.71,022 reviews5 Bridge Lane
1 km walk
Novotel Sydney City Centre
8.01,863 reviews7-9 York Street, 2000
900 m walk
Mantra 2 Bond Street Sydney
8.4129 reviewsCorner Of George & Bond Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
1 km walk
Little National Hotel Sydney
9.44,657 reviews26 Clarence Street
1 km walk
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
9.01,619 reviews61 Macquarie Street
1.1 km walk
ibis Sydney Barangaroo
7.92,888 reviews22 Shelley Street, King Street Wharf, 2000
1.1 km walk
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Good to know about Sydney Observatory
Which hotel is closest to Sydney Observatory?
The Langham Sydney is the closest hotel we have measured, a 300 m walk from Sydney Observatory.
How many hotels are within walking distance of Sydney Observatory?
Ten of the 108 hotels we have measured are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from Sydney Observatory.
This guide combines data from our own listings with editorial that may be AI-assisted. Distances, prices and details can change — please confirm anything you rely on before you book.