Eastern Australia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Eastern Australia

Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating

Melbourne Central Business District

4.5/5(400 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Bourke Street Mall, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

Melbourne Central Business District
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Sydney Central Business District

4.5/5(343 area reviews)

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

Sydney Central Business District
Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise

Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
Darling Harbour showing city views, a city and night scenes

Darling Harbour

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Sydney Lyric Theatre, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.

Darling Harbour
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Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Brisbane Customs House and Waterfront Brisbane.

Brisbane Central Business District
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
5 out of 5
199 George St., Sydney, NSW
The price is ฿8,661 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿8,661
฿9,527 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,561 reviews)
Absolutely fantastic staff and hotel
"Arrived from a cruise, 300 metres walk and absolutely drenched due to torrential rain. Bags collected, towel and shower offered to dry out. Amazing service. Room was fantastic and this hotel was WAY WAY WAY better than the horrific stay in the Sydney Harbour Hotel two weeks previously. I cancelled ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
5 out of 5
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
The price is ฿6,572 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿6,572
฿7,272 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,086 reviews)
"The Fullerton is a great hotel. Excellent service, great location and very nice rooms. We enjoyed every single minute. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
The price is ฿5,826 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿5,826
฿6,409 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,168 reviews)
"Short walk to circular quay. Nice view"

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Shangri-La Sydney
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,807 reviews)
"Good overall"

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Meriton Suites Melbourne
Meriton Suites Melbourne
5 out of 5
140 King St, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Lovely professional, personable & helpful staff. Unit just as pictured. Only issue was: toddler, 1-1/2 to 2 yrs old, in swimsuit covering diaper in spa & pool. Staff claimed it was a "swim" diaper. Sorry but children weren't allowed in spa - or so posted. Spa was 1 teason we chose to stay there."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Meriton Suites Melbourne
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,246 reviews)
"Pools and other facilities in the hotel are good. There is transportation right outside the hotel. Walking distance to many places of interest."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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