North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in North Sydney to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Treehouse (60 Miller Street) and North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi (Shop 1 101 Miller St) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
€110
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
€110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to North Sydney from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 25h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Canberra, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 338 km and will cost you around €34. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about €151 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to North Sydney from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 25h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Canberra, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 338 km and will cost you around €34. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about €151 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near North Sydney

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (7,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,826 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,892 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,138 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,314 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,428 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (786 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around €119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

View Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€88+

Hiring a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay €1.00 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.93 and €15.90. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.00 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.93 and €15.90. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.