Kings Cross Travel Guide

Sydney

A busy urban street with a large Coca-Cola billboard, a modern building under construction, and various shops and pedestrians.
A fountain with a large circular water feature surrounded by trees and buildings.
A billboard with a Coca-Cola advertisement featuring people holding bottles and glasses.
A large water fountain in an urban setting with autumn leaves, buildings, and a traffic sign.
A fountain in a park with benches and shops in the background.

Stay near popular Kings Cross attractions

A fountain with water jets in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

El Alamein Fountain

8.6/5 (18 reviews)
This remarkable example of modernist design, a beloved centerpiece of inner Sydney, pays tribute to Australia’s military heritage in elegant fashion.
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Things to do

Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

฿1,475
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

฿1,187
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Hunter Valley Full Day Tour

Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch, Choc & Cheese

฿4,583
per adult
Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch, Choc & Cheese
Sydney Tower Eye Tickets

Sydney Tower Eye Tickets

฿741
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Sydney Tower Eye Tickets
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

฿2,037
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
BridgeClimb Summit at Sydney Harbour Bridge

BridgeClimb Summit at Sydney Harbour Bridge

฿7,522
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
BridgeClimb Summit at Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Top hotels in Kings Cross

Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

4 out of 5
203 Victoria Street Potts Point NSW
The price is ฿3,934 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,934
฿4,328 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG
Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
The price is ฿6,069 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿6,069
฿6,675 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,739 reviews)
"We stayed in a harbour view room which was excellent a spacious room with a great view."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
The price is ฿4,838 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,838
฿5,322 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,183 reviews)
"Everything was extremely easy…. No fuss booking. Room was clean."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St. Sydney NSW
The price is ฿7,743 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿7,743
฿8,517 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,214 reviews)
"Beautiful property, amazing service like if your room is not ready they will help accommodate and make you feel welcome and provide any amenity you may need like using the spa… clean, gorgeous, centrally located, located near wharf/ferry and all transportation, safe and convenient."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
The price is ฿6,257 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿6,257
฿6,883 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,082 reviews)
"lovely room , great service , could have benefited from Nespresso machine ."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney

Ace Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
47 Wentworth Ave Sydney NSW
The price is ฿5,668 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿5,668
฿6,234 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (946 reviews)
"Highly recommend! First time staying here and I had such a great experience and the staff are so lovely"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Ace Hotel Sydney
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Where to stay in Kings Cross

Find the best Kings Cross areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic clock tower with a modern skyscraper in the background.

Sydney Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

Darling Harbour

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Star Casino and Australian National Maritime Museum, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.

A large, arched building with multiple entry points, including signs for 'Entry' and 'No entry'.

Sydney Olympic Park

Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge at night, illuminated with lights, with the Sydney Opera House in the background.

The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

A building with festive lights and a large Christmas tree.
Photo by Jason Nichol/Paramatta City Council
Open Photo by Jason Nichol/Paramatta City Council

Parramatta

Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and Riverside Theatres while you're in town.

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