At a glance (27 October 2026): the best-rated hotel in Sydney, Australia is Paradox Sydney, with a guest rating of 9.2 from 2,090 reviews and a Hotel score of 9.2. 42 hotels in Sydney currently meet our bar of 8.5 or more from at least 20 guest reviews.
The city centre and harbour, from Circular Quay and The Rocks to Barangaroo and Darling Harbour, close to the Opera House and the ferries.
The top 10 hotels in Sydney, Australia
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Hotel score | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradox Sydney | ★★★★★ | 9.2 (2,090 reviews) | 9.2 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 2 | The Darling at the Star | ★★★★★ | 9.3 (1,006 reviews) | 9.2 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 3 | Crystalbrook Albion | ★★★★ | 9.4 (342 reviews) | 9.2 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 4 | The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney | ★★★★★ | 9.1 (2,452 reviews) | 9.1 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 5 | QT Sydney | ★★★★★ | 9 (1,008 reviews) | 9 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 6 | InterContinental Sydney by IHG | ★★★★★ | 9.1 (1,004 reviews) | 9 | Sydney hotels on Trip.com |
| 7 | Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour | ★★★★★ | 9.1 (1,003 reviews) | 9 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 8 | Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection | ★★★★★ | 9 (1,001 reviews) | 9 | Check prices on Trip.com |
| 9 | Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Chippendale | ★★★★ | 9.1 (983 reviews) | 9 | Sydney hotels on Trip.com |
| 10 | Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour | ★★★★ | 9.1 (549 reviews) | 9 | Sydney hotels on Trip.com |
How this ranking works
Each hotel gets one number, the Hotel score: its guest rating out of 10, weighted by how many guests rated it. A 9.7 from 566 reviews ranks above a 9.7 from 64. Only hotels rated 8.5 or more from at least 20 reviews are listed. No hotel pays to be listed, and our commission never changes the order. Full method.
FAQ
What is the best-rated hotel in Sydney, Australia?
On 27 October 2026 it was Paradox Sydney (9.2 from 2,090 guest reviews). Rankings change as new reviews arrive; check the live list.
Why not just sort by rating?
A perfect score from a handful of guests is noisy. Weighting by review count rewards hotels that stay excellent across hundreds or thousands of stays.
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