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Looking to be pampered down under? No problem. Sydney, the gay capital of the Southern Hemisphere, has an excellent selection of luxury hotels.
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Sydney city centre
Sydney city centre (comprising Pyrmont, Circular Quay, The Rocks and the Central Business District) is relatively compact and can be explored on foot or by public transport.
As well as being within easy reach of famous tourist sights, most of our hotel recommendations are just a short walk from the gay nightlife in and around Oxford Street.
As well as being within easy reach of famous tourist sights, most of our hotel recommendations are just a short walk from the gay nightlife in and around Oxford Street.
Swissotel Sydney
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68 Market Street, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Very central. Great for sightseeing, shopping & gay nightlife.
Swissotel Sydney is one of the most centrally located 5-star hotels in the city. It offers amazing city views and top-notch amenities - a spa, gym, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar.
Guest rooms feature luxurious beds, pillow menu, flat screen TV’s, free WiFi, rain showers, Nespresso coffee makers, etc. Upgrade your room for an access to a lounge with free drinks and snacks.
The Swissotel’s prime location in CBD makes it great for enjoying what Sydney has to offer. Popular gay bar Palms on Oxford and ARQ gay nightclub are about 10 minutes by taxi.+61292388888
Guest rooms feature luxurious beds, pillow menu, flat screen TV’s, free WiFi, rain showers, Nespresso coffee makers, etc. Upgrade your room for an access to a lounge with free drinks and snacks.
The Swissotel’s prime location in CBD makes it great for enjoying what Sydney has to offer. Popular gay bar Palms on Oxford and ARQ gay nightclub are about 10 minutes by taxi.+61292388888
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
Fraser Suites Sydney
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488 Kent Street, Sydney
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Why this hotel? Close to Darling Harbour. Modern apartments. Near 357 gay sauna.
Located within a 42-level tower in Sydney's shopping district, close to the Darling Harbour, the well-equipped apartments at Fraser Suites offer jaw-dropping views.
All rooms have a full kitchen (fridge, microwave, washer, etc.), modern bathroom, comfortable bed and a living room with a 32" LCD cable TV, free WiFi. Some rates include a buffet breakfast, served in the Mezzanine Lounge.
The Fraser has an excellent gym with a heated 20-metre indoor pool, spa & sauna, though you may be more tempted to go to he 24-hour Sydney City Steam (357) gay sauna, located just around the corner. The Oxford Street gay nightlife is 15 minutes' walk away.
All rooms have a full kitchen (fridge, microwave, washer, etc.), modern bathroom, comfortable bed and a living room with a 32" LCD cable TV, free WiFi. Some rates include a buffet breakfast, served in the Mezzanine Lounge.
The Fraser has an excellent gym with a heated 20-metre indoor pool, spa & sauna, though you may be more tempted to go to he 24-hour Sydney City Steam (357) gay sauna, located just around the corner. The Oxford Street gay nightlife is 15 minutes' walk away.
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Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Sauna
Spa
Swimming pool
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
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11 Jamison St, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Upscale. Sauna. Heated Pool.
The Amora Hotel is a luxury hotel located in the Central Business District of Sydney.
This gay-friendly hotel has many features including a sauna, heated pool and an on-site restaurant and bar.
Due to its location, the Amora is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars.
For gay nightlife, check out the Stonewall Hotel for nightly entertainment.
This gay-friendly hotel has many features including a sauna, heated pool and an on-site restaurant and bar.
Due to its location, the Amora is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars.
For gay nightlife, check out the Stonewall Hotel for nightly entertainment.
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airport transportation
bar/lounge
evening entertainment
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
housekeeping
interconnected rooms
Pool
Room Service
valet parking
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
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61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Gay-popular hotel. Walk to Circular Quay & Opera House.
Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, this heritage-listed hotel combines French elegance with sophisticated comfort. Whether you opt for a cosy classic room or one of the large deluxe rooms or suites, all feature marble bathrooms, the excellent Sofitel 'My Bed' and free WiFi.
The hotel is within easy reach of all the major sights. Circular Quay is just a 5-minute walk and the famous Sydney Opera House is just 10 minutes' walk away.
The hotel is within easy reach of all the major sights. Circular Quay is just a 5-minute walk and the famous Sydney Opera House is just 10 minutes' walk away.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Sun terrace
Hilton Sydney
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488 George Street, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Fantastic gym. Fine dining. Walk to Darling Harbour.
The Hilton Sydney's guest rooms have a lot packed into a relatively small space. Larger suites are great if you're staying for more than a few days. We like their modern facilities which include a gym, a 25-metre indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
Conveniently located in the middle of Sydney's CBD, close to many of the best shopping areas and about a 10-minute walk to both The Rocks and the gay scene in Darlinghust.
Conveniently located in the middle of Sydney's CBD, close to many of the best shopping areas and about a 10-minute walk to both The Rocks and the gay scene in Darlinghust.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Internet Access
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
Steam room
Swimming pool
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
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36 College Street, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Near the gay scene. Rooftop pool with fabulous views.
The stylish Pullman Sydney is located in the heart of the city, overlooking Hyde Park, minutes from Sydney Harbour and a few blocks from the gay bars on Oxford Street.
All rooms offer high quality facilities that you'd expect from the Pullman, along with great views with lots of natural light and free WiFi. The rooftop swimming pool is our favorite, and there's a relatively small gym, spa and sauna.
All rooms offer high quality facilities that you'd expect from the Pullman, along with great views with lots of natural light and free WiFi. The rooftop swimming pool is our favorite, and there's a relatively small gym, spa and sauna.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
Establishment Hotel
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5 Bridge Lane, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Award winner. Tasteful design. Near Circular Quay Ferry.
This luxury boutique hotel offers just 31 totally chic rooms with an iPad, an Apple TV, DVD player, BOSE sound system and free WiFi. The gorgeous bathrooms feature Bvlgari toiletries.
Establishment has 5 restaurants including the multiple award-winning Three Chef Hats which was recently voted one of the world’s top fine dining venues. Fabulous choice of bars, too.
The hotel is close to The Rocks and a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House. The gay scene on Oxford Street in 10 minutes by taxi.
Establishment has 5 restaurants including the multiple award-winning Three Chef Hats which was recently voted one of the world’s top fine dining venues. Fabulous choice of bars, too.
The hotel is close to The Rocks and a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House. The gay scene on Oxford Street in 10 minutes by taxi.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
Meriton Suites - Campbell Street
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6-10 Campbell Street, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great location. Near shopping & gay scene. Great gym & pool.
Surprisingly affordable luxury apartments in Sydney. The Meriton offers studios and one bedrooms, just minutes from the gay scene in Darlinghurst.
Each apartment features a full kitchen (with fridge, microwave, washer & dryer), large living room, LCD TV, DVD player, high-speed internet (surcharge). You'll enjoy the 20-metre indoor lap pool, gym & sauna.
Location-wise, the Meriton is just opposite Sydney's Capitol Theatre, close to Chinatown, many shopping and dining options nearby.
Each apartment features a full kitchen (with fridge, microwave, washer & dryer), large living room, LCD TV, DVD player, high-speed internet (surcharge). You'll enjoy the 20-metre indoor lap pool, gym & sauna.
Location-wise, the Meriton is just opposite Sydney's Capitol Theatre, close to Chinatown, many shopping and dining options nearby.
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Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Sauna
Swimming pool
The Rocks, Circular Quay & Woolloomooloo
Some of Sydney's best luxury hotels are located along the waterfront from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Finger Wharf. Expect to pay a premium for the best views of the harbour and iconic Opera House.
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
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176 Cumberland Street, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? In The Rocks area. Stunning views. Excellent dining.
Sydney's Shangri-La's perfection location, between the Opera House and the Darling Harbour Bridge, makes it an ideal hotel for exploring the sights, shops and restaurants in Sydney.
Luxurious guest rooms & suites are very spacious (from 40 m²) and offer fabulous harbour views, free WiFi. Both in-house "Altitude" award-winning fine dining restaurant and the "Blu Horizon Bar" have breathtaking views.
Luxurious guest rooms & suites are very spacious (from 40 m²) and offer fabulous harbour views, free WiFi. Both in-house "Altitude" award-winning fine dining restaurant and the "Blu Horizon Bar" have breathtaking views.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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199 George St, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central. Great views of Sydney Opera House & Harbor.
The Four Seasons Sydney is an upscale, gay-friendly hotel that overlooks the Sydney Harbor.
The hotel has amazing views of the harbor including the Sydney Opera House, which guests can get particularly good views from window seats in the rooms.
There is the on-site restaurant Mode, which is perfect for meals throughout the day, and make sure to head to the bar at Grain, where they serve over 250 different cocktails.
The Four Seasons is only a 5-minute walk from major attractions, and nearby gay nightlife includes the Stonewall Hotel, which is only a 9-minute walk away.
The hotel has amazing views of the harbor including the Sydney Opera House, which guests can get particularly good views from window seats in the rooms.
There is the on-site restaurant Mode, which is perfect for meals throughout the day, and make sure to head to the bar at Grain, where they serve over 250 different cocktails.
The Four Seasons is only a 5-minute walk from major attractions, and nearby gay nightlife includes the Stonewall Hotel, which is only a 9-minute walk away.
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babysitting
bar/lounge
bike rental
City View
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
housekeeping
interconnected rooms
Ocean View
Pool
Room Service
valet parking
The DOME Club (CLOSED)
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Schützenbahn 31, Essen, Germany
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No upcoming events (July 2018).
The DOME Club was the official closing party for the Ruhr CSD 2016 gay Pride in Essen, held every year in August.
Check their website for details of the next event.
The DOME Club was the official closing party for the Ruhr CSD 2016 gay Pride in Essen, held every year in August.
Check their website for details of the next event.
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Bar
Dancing
Music
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
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6 Cowper Wharf Road, Sydney
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Unique rooms. Award-winning bar. Harbour views.
If you like something different, then consider the Ovolo. This Condé Nast Traveler Award winner is housed in a former passenger ferry terminal building that has been transformed into a funky development that's half hotel, half apartments.
Guest rooms feature modern facilities, free WiFi. We recommend the Loft which has a mezzanine bedroom with nice harbour views. The stylish bar serve tasty cocktails. There is an indoor pool and modern gym.
Located on the wharf near the Royal Botanical Gardens and a short walk from the Sydney Opera House. Potts Point and all its shops & cafés are a short walk away. You'll need a taxi to get to Oxford Street gay bars (about 10 minutes).
Guest rooms feature modern facilities, free WiFi. We recommend the Loft which has a mezzanine bedroom with nice harbour views. The stylish bar serve tasty cocktails. There is an indoor pool and modern gym.
Located on the wharf near the Royal Botanical Gardens and a short walk from the Sydney Opera House. Potts Point and all its shops & cafés are a short walk away. You'll need a taxi to get to Oxford Street gay bars (about 10 minutes).
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
Darlinghurst & Surry Hills
The upmarket and cosmopolitan districts of Darlinghurst and Surry Hills are located to the east of the city centre and separated by Oxford Street - home to Sydney's gay village.
These hotels are walking distance of Oxford Street and offer a great base from which to enjoy Sydney.
These hotels are walking distance of Oxford Street and offer a great base from which to enjoy Sydney.