Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.
Wollongong Art Gallery with a distinctive metal sculpture in front.
A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.
A public park with a kiosk, seating areas, and a mural.
A beach with a lifeguard station, a sandy shore, and modern buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Wollongong CBD attractions

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.

Wollongong Harbor

8.8/10 (238 reviews)
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.
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Things to do

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

฿17,647
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

Jervis Bay & Hyams Beach Day Trip from Sydney with Kangaroos

฿5,803
per adult
Jervis Bay & Hyams Beach Day Trip from Sydney with Kangaroos
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

฿5,424
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Wild Kangaroos & Wombats

฿6,680
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Wild Kangaroos & Wombats
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿10,257
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong

Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong

฿5,838
per adult
Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong
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Top hotels in Wollongong CBD

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,318 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿4,318
฿4,750 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Located near the WIN stadium, it was a short walks to Wollongong beach with a few restuarants within walking distance. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. It was great place to stay if you are travelling alone or with family. The staffs are friendly and will greet you with a friendly ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,717 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,717
฿4,089 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (675 reviews)
"Cute Hotel, great location. Nothing to fault. Reasonably priced. Updated rooms. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,769 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿4,769
฿5,246 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,728 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
฿3,728
฿4,100 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good for what you pay. Just don’t understand why I have to take my own trash out when this is a hotel with rooms being cleaned daily."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,360 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,360
฿3,696 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (578 reviews)
"Hotel was fine. I am glad the hotel cautioned about possible noise but this wasn’t an issue. It was tricky to get hold of staff outside of pub hours and that made organising a late check-out difficult"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Harp Hotel
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,755 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,755
฿4,130 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Boat Harbour Motel
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Where to stay in Wollongong CBD

Find the best Wollongong CBD areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of hills and residential buildings.

Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Wollongong CBD Travel Guide