The Rocks, Sydney, Australia

A vibrant historic district in Sydney, The Rocks is full of 19th Century sandstone buildings constructed by European settlers as well as charming cobbled streets lined with art galleries, museums, independent stores, atmospheric pubs and highly popular eateries. Some of the city’s top sights, like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, are close by.

Markets

Every weekend, locals and tourists alike flock to The Rocks Market to peruse the colorful collection of eclectic stalls along Playfair Street and George Street. More than 200 traders gather here on Saturdays and Sundays, selling a huge variety of goods like handmade jewelry, crafts, photography, art, homeware and linen. Many of the stallholders have been here for decades, so there is a real community spirit. This market is...

Points of interest - The Rocks

Beaches

Convention and Government Buildings

Family Activities

Golf Courses

Harbors and Seaports

Historic Buildings

Hospitals

  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Monuments

  • Sze Yup Temple

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

Museums

  • Powerhouse Museum

  • Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Susannah Place Museum

  • Customs House

  • Colonial House Museum

  • Justice and Police Museum

  • Manly Art Gallery and Museum

  • Sydney Observatory

  • George Hanna Memorial Museum

  • Brett Whitley Studio

  • Ray Hughes Gallery

Parks and Natural Sites

  • Blackwattle Bay Park

  • Killara City Park

  • Lane Cove National Park

  • Balls Head Reserve

  • Bicentennial Park

  • Urban Jungle Adventure Park

  • Headen Park

  • Cahill Park

  • Sydney Harbour National Park

Shopping Areas

  • King Street

  • Italian Forum

  • Macquarie Shopping Centre

  • DFO Homebush

  • Sydney Markets

  • Thornleigh Marketplace

  • The Rocks Markets

  • Westfield Chatswood Mall

  • Warringah Mall

  • Corso at Manly

  • Stanley Street

  • Crown Street

  • Castlereagh Street

  • Broadway Shopping Center

  • Sydney Fish Market

  • Glebe Markets

  • Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre

Sports Stadiums

  • Sydney Showground

  • Ed Holmes Oval

  • Brookvale Oval

  • Sydney Showground Stadium

  • Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre

  • ANZ Stadium

  • Qudos Bank Arena

Squares or Centers

  • Railway Square

Theaters

  • Marian Street Theatre

  • Hayden Orpheum

Train Station

  • Wynyard Station

  • Sydney Central Railway Station

  • Town Hall station

Universities

  • University of Technology Sydney

  • Macquarie University

  • University of Sydney

The Rocks City Map

In and around The Rocks

Daleys Point 40 Hotels
41.6 km
North Narrabeen 45 Hotels
18.8 km
Queens Park 531 Hotels
5.8 km
Hillsdale 72 Hotels
10.5 km
Calga 60 Hotels
49.6 km

Popular Hotels in The Rocks, New South Wales

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  • Shangri-La Sydney

    Shangri-La Sydney

    176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    With a stay at Shangri-La Sydney in Sydney (The Rocks), you'll be steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Museum of... Read more…

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  • Park Hyatt Sydney

    Park Hyatt Sydney

    7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    With a stay at Park Hyatt Sydney, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, within a 5-minute walk of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Overseas Passenger Terminal. ... Read more…

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  • Sydney Harbour Hotel

    Sydney Harbour Hotel

    55 George Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    With a stay at Sydney Harbour Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, just a 4-minute walk from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 8 minutes by foot... Read more…

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  • Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels

    Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels

    34-52 Harrington Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    With a stay at Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art and Sydney Visitors Information... Read more…

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  • The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney

    The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney

    98 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    A stay at The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art and Nurses Walk. This... Read more…

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  • Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks

    Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks

    75 Harrington Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks is centrally located in Sydney, a 4-minute walk from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 9 minutes by foot from Circular... Read more…

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  • Australian Heritage Hotel

    Australian Heritage Hotel

    100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 2000, AU
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    A stay at Australian Heritage Hotel places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 10-minute walk of Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. This... Read more…

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  • The Russell Boutique Hotel

    The Russell Boutique Hotel

    143a George Street, The Rocks, New South Wales 02000, AU
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    With a stay at The Russell Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art and Susannah Place Museum. This... Read more…

    8.6/10
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