Guidebook for Sydney
Food Scene
Amazing espresso and pastries. Perfect for weekend brunch. Also great for an authentic Italian dinner with homemade pastas and risottos.
189 habitants recommandent
Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis AveAmazing espresso and pastries. Perfect for weekend brunch. Also great for an authentic Italian dinner with homemade pastas and risottos.
Favourite spot amongst the locals for coffee and bakery items. They serve breakfast and lunch.
76 habitants recommandent
Bourke Street Bakery Potts Point
Crick AvenueFavourite spot amongst the locals for coffee and bakery items. They serve breakfast and lunch.
One of our favourite Sydney's restaurants. Cuisine is modern Greek and it's often hard to get into but if you go early you just might get a seating. Amazing food and cocktails.
Bookings recommended.
220 habitants recommandent
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetOne of our favourite Sydney's restaurants. Cuisine is modern Greek and it's often hard to get into but if you go early you just might get a seating. Amazing food and cocktails.
Bookings recommended.
Opium Den
89 Macleay StreetGreat Thai. Eat in or take away.
Beautiful restaurant with an amazing light box ceiling. The food is modern Japanese with both raw and cooked options. Great choices include the snow crab omelette and the teriyaki beef short rib. Great for lunch and dinner, with an impressive wine and sake list. Less than 50 meters from the apartment.
Bookings recommended.
122 habitants recommandent
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StBeautiful restaurant with an amazing light box ceiling. The food is modern Japanese with both raw and cooked options. Great choices include the snow crab omelette and the teriyaki beef short rib. Great for lunch and dinner, with an impressive wine and sake list. Less than 50 meters from the apartment.
Bookings recommended.
This bar and restaurant is a favourite amongst the young and hip. Very lively and loud. It's owned by Sydney's famous Justin Hemme's who is known for having the best venues in Sydney. About 5 minute walk from the apartment.
141 habitants recommandent
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StThis bar and restaurant is a favourite amongst the young and hip. Very lively and loud. It's owned by Sydney's famous Justin Hemme's who is known for having the best venues in Sydney. About 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Our favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. It's great to sit at the sushi bar and watch the sushi chef. Spider roll and the wagyu beef sizzling are top picks. Often you'll need a booking to get in.
Bookings recommended.
34 habitants recommandent
Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
119 Macleay StOur favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. It's great to sit at the sushi bar and watch the sushi chef. Spider roll and the wagyu beef sizzling are top picks. Often you'll need a booking to get in.
Bookings recommended.
Bills
433 Liverpool StA Sydney institution which is perfect for a weekend bruch
In the CBD, this is a super cool underground pizza joint. They sell by the slice and it's open til 3am.
74 habitants recommandent
Frankie's Pizza
50 Hunter StIn the CBD, this is a super cool underground pizza joint. They sell by the slice and it's open til 3am.
One of Sydney's super trendy new spots, in the heart of the city. It's a bit hard to get into but do try because it's worth it. You can also just turn up and try your luck. There's a bar where you can wait. Cuisine is classic French.
Bookings recommended.
41 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Hubert
15 Bligh StOne of Sydney's super trendy new spots, in the heart of the city. It's a bit hard to get into but do try because it's worth it. You can also just turn up and try your luck. There's a bar where you can wait. Cuisine is classic French.
Bookings recommended.
One of our favourite restaurants. Argentinian BBQ where they roast a bunch of different meats over the fire pit which you can see as you walk in. They have lots of options for non meat eaters as well. And for whatever reason, the staff dress in Rockabillly gear.
Bookings recommended.
110 habitants recommandent
Porteño
50 Holt StOne of our favourite restaurants. Argentinian BBQ where they roast a bunch of different meats over the fire pit which you can see as you walk in. They have lots of options for non meat eaters as well. And for whatever reason, the staff dress in Rockabillly gear.
Bookings recommended.
Want to do a picnic in one of the many parks Sydney has to offer, but don't feel like making the picnic basket? Well, this small business makes the most amazing picnic baskets, catered to your specific requirements. We've order "The Italian Basket" and it was outstanding.
http://sydneypicnic.com.au/
Sydney Picnic Co
29 Hutchinson StWant to do a picnic in one of the many parks Sydney has to offer, but don't feel like making the picnic basket? Well, this small business makes the most amazing picnic baskets, catered to your specific requirements. We've order "The Italian Basket" and it was outstanding.
http://sydneypicnic.com.au/
The Boathouse at Shelly Beach is one of our favourite spots in Sydney to enjoy lunch on a sunny weekend. It's casual, has a fun vibe and great cocktails and wine. And the views are awesome! It's easy to spend hours here.
153 habitants recommandent
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeThe Boathouse at Shelly Beach is one of our favourite spots in Sydney to enjoy lunch on a sunny weekend. It's casual, has a fun vibe and great cocktails and wine. And the views are awesome! It's easy to spend hours here.
Parks & Nature
Cute little park on the edge of the harbour. Great for a picnic or just hang out and read a book.
123 habitants recommandent
Beare Park
Ithaca RoadCute little park on the edge of the harbour. Great for a picnic or just hang out and read a book.
Iconic small park just adjacent to the apartment. Stunning views and perfect for a picnic or just to hang out and read a book.
49 habitants recommandent
Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AveIconic small park just adjacent to the apartment. Stunning views and perfect for a picnic or just to hang out and read a book.
Large park that's great for a run or cycle on its 4km track around the perimeter. Also highly recommend the cafe where you can sit outside or in.
1102 habitants recommandent
Parc du Centenaire
15 Locked BagLarge park that's great for a run or cycle on its 4km track around the perimeter. Also highly recommend the cafe where you can sit outside or in.
Not far from the Botanic Gardens, this is the perfect spot to have a picnic and take in the expansive view of Sydney Harbour, The Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
204 habitants recommandent
Chaise de Mme Macquarie
1d Mrs Macquaries RdNot far from the Botanic Gardens, this is the perfect spot to have a picnic and take in the expansive view of Sydney Harbour, The Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
We highly recommend organising a picnic and spending a romantic afternoon at the harbour's edge in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It's some of the best that Sydney has to offer. If you want the picnic organised for you, check out Sydney Picnic Co who create the most divine picnic baskets. They're also listed in our guidebook.
If you're into running or jogging, this is also a great place to exercise.
985 habitants recommandent
Jardin botanique royal de Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadWe highly recommend organising a picnic and spending a romantic afternoon at the harbour's edge in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It's some of the best that Sydney has to offer. If you want the picnic organised for you, check out Sydney Picnic Co who create the most divine picnic baskets. They're also listed in our guidebook.
If you're into running or jogging, this is also a great place to exercise.
World famous Manly Beach is one of Sydney's must-see ocean beaches. It's at Manly on the other side of the harbour. It's easy to make a day trip over there and enjoy the many cafes, bars, shops and ice creameries. The best way to get there is the Manly Ferry which leaves from Circular Quay in Syndey CBD.
752 habitants recommandent
Plage de Manly
World famous Manly Beach is one of Sydney's must-see ocean beaches. It's at Manly on the other side of the harbour. It's easy to make a day trip over there and enjoy the many cafes, bars, shops and ice creameries. The best way to get there is the Manly Ferry which leaves from Circular Quay in Syndey CBD.
Shelly Beach is small but stunning beach not far from Manly Beach. From the most southern point on Manly Beach, just walk around the harbour foreshore (there's a footpath) to the next beach. It's a great beach to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manly Beach, and while you're there, we highly recommend having breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Boathouse Shelly Beach, which is also listed in our guidebook.
337 habitants recommandent
Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach is small but stunning beach not far from Manly Beach. From the most southern point on Manly Beach, just walk around the harbour foreshore (there's a footpath) to the next beach. It's a great beach to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manly Beach, and while you're there, we highly recommend having breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Boathouse Shelly Beach, which is also listed in our guidebook.
World famous Bondi Beach is a must-see. On a sunny day, there are thousands of people and it has a super cool vibe. Along the esplanade are lots of cafes, bars and shops. And while you're here, head to the southern end of the beach. From there you can walk along the foreshore to Coogee Beach. This walk is also listed in our guidebook.
1453 habitants recommandent
Bondi Beach
World famous Bondi Beach is a must-see. On a sunny day, there are thousands of people and it has a super cool vibe. Along the esplanade are lots of cafes, bars and shops. And while you're here, head to the southern end of the beach. From there you can walk along the foreshore to Coogee Beach. This walk is also listed in our guidebook.
Essentials
Full scale supermarket only 50 meters from the apartment.
190 habitants recommandent
Woolworths Potts Point
81 Macleay StFull scale supermarket only 50 meters from the apartment.
For produce and deli items which are much better than the major supermarkets, head to Harris Farm which is only about 500 meters from the apartment.
434 habitants recommandent
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveFor produce and deli items which are much better than the major supermarkets, head to Harris Farm which is only about 500 meters from the apartment.
Fitness First is a large gym spanning 3 levels with extended opening hours. They offer group classes, a cycle studio, steam room, free weights and the usual gym equipment. For out of town visitors, they offer pre-paid passes with a one-off payment.
34 habitants recommandent
Fitness First Kings Cross Platinum
94 Darlinghurst RoadFitness First is a large gym spanning 3 levels with extended opening hours. They offer group classes, a cycle studio, steam room, free weights and the usual gym equipment. For out of town visitors, they offer pre-paid passes with a one-off payment.
This boutique yoga studio is just near the fountain on Macleay St. They offer classes for all levels of yogis. You can pay per class and they also rent mats.
12 habitants recommandent
Woke Yoga Potts Point
20 Darlinghurst RdThis boutique yoga studio is just near the fountain on Macleay St. They offer classes for all levels of yogis. You can pay per class and they also rent mats.
Shopping
Outdoor market only on Saturdays from about 8am to 1pm. They have stalls for produce, meats, baked goods, cheese, flowers, oils, nuts, and more. They also have food stalls serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
69 habitants recommandent
Kings Cross Organic Food Market
Macleay StreetOutdoor market only on Saturdays from about 8am to 1pm. They have stalls for produce, meats, baked goods, cheese, flowers, oils, nuts, and more. They also have food stalls serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Major shopping mall in the CBD which has all of the well known shops and brands.
455 habitants recommandent
Westfield
Market StreetMajor shopping mall in the CBD which has all of the well known shops and brands.
Getting Around
Kings Cross station is the nearest train station. It's 1 stop to the CBD or 3 stops to Central where you can catch a train to nearly anywhere.
445 habitants recommandent
Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadKings Cross station is the nearest train station. It's 1 stop to the CBD or 3 stops to Central where you can catch a train to nearly anywhere.
Entertainment & Activities
Book a tennis court and play in Rushcutters Bay Park at the edge of Sydney Harbour.
http://rushcuttersbaytennis.com.au/
18 habitants recommandent
Rushcutters Bay Tennis Centre
7 Waratah StBook a tennis court and play in Rushcutters Bay Park at the edge of Sydney Harbour.
http://rushcuttersbaytennis.com.au/
A stunningly beautiful coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee, At the end of your walk, treat yourself to lunch at one of several great cafes in Coogee.
384 habitants recommandent
Promenade de Bondi à Coogee
A stunningly beautiful coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee, At the end of your walk, treat yourself to lunch at one of several great cafes in Coogee.
Arts & Culture
About 100 meters from the apartment, this historic colonial style home is open the public and hosts a range of special events.
http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/elizabeth-bay-house
57 habitants recommandent
Elizabeth Bay House
7 Onslow AveAbout 100 meters from the apartment, this historic colonial style home is open the public and hosts a range of special events.
http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/elizabeth-bay-house
An easy walk from the apartment, the gallery has an extensive collection over 5 levels. There's a restaurant and a gift shop and free guided tours throughout the day. Also, on Wednesday nights they have Art After House with special events and performances.
To see what's on, check out their website: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
891 habitants recommandent
Galerie d'art de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
Art Gallery RoadAn easy walk from the apartment, the gallery has an extensive collection over 5 levels. There's a restaurant and a gift shop and free guided tours throughout the day. Also, on Wednesday nights they have Art After House with special events and performances.
To see what's on, check out their website: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/