Cheap hotels in Sydney, Australia

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Highest rated hotelAZZURRO POD Hotel - Central Sydney – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4 star hotel price$299 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$1,008 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Sydney

Currently the average price of a hotel in Sydney is $242, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.


The best hotels in Sydney, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Sydney rated AZZURRO POD Hotel - Central Sydney, Mad Monkey East Side, and Seranin | Gordon the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Sydney hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Sydney

If you're staying in Sydney to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Sydney by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Sydney's major attractions below...

  • Sydney Zoo

  • CrossFit New Beginning

  • Perisher Road & Sanctuary Drive Reserve


Tips for searching for the perfect Sydney hotel

  • Visiting Sydney with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.

  • Tick "free cancellation" in the search controls at the top of the page to only see hotels that offer free cancellation in Sydney.

  • Tick "pay on arrival" later on in the search results to only see Sydney hotel results where you can pay when you arrive at the hotel.

  • Are you looking for a hotel in Sydney with pool or perhaps parking? Once you've clicked "search hotels" you will be able to filter by hotels that offer specific amenities.

  • You can choose to filter for everything from apartments to hostels under "Accommodation type" later in the search results.

  • Filter the search results for Sydney hotels according to a specific price range to ensure you find accommodation according to your budget.

  • Find a hotel in the perfect area of Sydney for you. Search or filter by neighbourhood to make sure you're staying exactly where you want to be.

Finding cheap hotels in Sydney: FAQs

In Sydney, the expected average temperature in January is 23°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Sydney with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $80 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $144 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $355 per night, and the average price on weekends is $355. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Sydney could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 8.5km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Wollongong Airport, which is 86.6km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Sydney. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Sydney is currently around $215 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $85 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Sydney is currently around $290 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $99 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Sydney is currently around $660 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $159 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Sydney is August, with an average price of $233 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to $374 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in February is $343 per night, which is around 14% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Sydney are Furama Darling Harbour, The Ultimo and Novotel Sydney City Centre.