Great Sydney overnight stays
A great Sydney weekender is only a fine dining experience and a fabulous overnight stay away. Time Out unearths six of the best 'eat, drink and stay' getaways right here in Sin City
Night out For a great night out, punters on either side of the bridge can indulge in Jamil's signature main of blue swimmer crab spaghettini for $27.50 with a lovely drop of the Hanging Tree's sauvignon blanc for $10 a glass. The only thing finer than the food is the uninterrupted beach views.
Stay on Continue the ocean gazing at the Sebel Manly Beach's ocean view suite, which contains a bedroom, living area, kitchenette and spa for $479 for a Saturday night, including breakfast for two.
Manly Beach
Night Out Bilson's is nestled within the Radisson Plaza Hotel and its $165 degustation comes highly recommended. Those preferring a la carte can enjoy a tantalizing entrée of Kangaroo Island marron followed by truffled stuffed pig's trotter. With a diverse wine selection of French and Australian classics, your palate will appreciate the cultural fusion.
Stay On Whether you're looking for a little luxury or to splash out on an extravagant experience, the Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney provides fabulous options. For a romantic escape, the studio spa suites can't be beaten for $380-a-night.
Sydney
Night out Set in one of Sydney's trendiest eating precincts, Otto delivers top-shelf cuisine. Start the night off with wagyu air-dried beef ($28), before moving on to vitello tonnato (poached milk-fed veal) for $28. And with a wine list this extensive, even the most finicky of drinkers can satisfy their picky palate.
Stay on Perched right on the wharf at Woolloomooloo, Blue is a boutique hotel with prime water views. Only a short walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House, you can enjoy being a tourist in your own city.
Woolloomooloo
Night out Sky-high windows, ultra-chic black and tan digs and almighty beach views reign at Drift. If you're staying over (see below), the seasonal oysters platter with chardonnay vinegar and salmon caviar for $42 is the perfect aphrodisiac.
Stay on Twelve suites are filled to the nines with hi-tech amenities for easy beach living. The deluxe split level suite has a wrap-around balcony, two lounge areas and plasma TV for ample beachside parties.
Bondi Beach
Night out Once all the Biennale art gazers have caught the last boat home, you can camp out for the night. Pack a hearty dinner but leave/hide the alcohol as its prohibited. BBQ sites near the camping ground have coin-operated grills, so bring plenty of $1 coins.
Stay on Sydney's coldest night out! A unique camping experience in the middle of the harbour, after a day of walking and learning about the island's colourful history as a former prison and shipyard, fall asleep under the shadows of now-dormant cranes and chimneys and try not to be spooked by the abandoned prison ambience.
Sydney Harbour
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