What's Darling Harbour Like?

People go to Darling Harbour hoping to win big at Star Casino and to visit attractions like SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Enjoy this romantic neighborhood's opera houses and selection of cafés. International Convention Centre Sydney and Australian National Maritime Museum are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Darling Harbour?

We have 145 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Darling Harbour:

Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Central location

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 3 bars • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour

City-center hotel with outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Garden • Walkable location

Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Café

How to Get to Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of Sydney.

Flying to:

• • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD), 4.9 mi (8 km) from Darling Harbour

Getting to Darling Harbour on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station
• • The Star Station
• • Convention Light Rail Station

Things to See and Do in and around Darling Harbour

What to See in Darling Harbour

• • International Convention Centre Sydney
• • King Street Wharf
• • Cockle Bay Wharf
• • Pyrmont Bridge
• • Chinese Garden of Friendship

Things to Do in Darling Harbour

• • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
• • Star Casino
• • Australian National Maritime Museum
• • Sydney Lyric Theatre
• • Wild Life Sydney Zoo

Other Popular Darling Harbour Attractions

• • Harbourside
• • James Watkinson Reserve

When Is the Best Time to Visit Sydney?

• • Hottest months: January, February, March, December (average 70°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 55°F)
• • Rainiest months: April, March, May, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)