TripSmithSydney
A curated guide to Sydney, Australia: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden 4.8★ (3,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Sydney Opera House 4.8★ (92,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Darling Harbour 4.7★ (64,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 4.7★ (25,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- BridgeClimb Sydney 4.7★ (6,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Art Gallery of New South Wales 4.7★ (15,000 reviews) · Art gallery
- Hyde Park Barracks 4.7★ (2,200 reviews) · Heritage museum
- Hyde Park 4.6★ (18,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- BISTECCA 4.7★ (2,100 reviews) · Steak
- Industry Beans York St 4.6★ (2,200 reviews) · Cafe
- Social Brew Cafe 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Cafe
- Grana 4.5★ (2,300 reviews) · Restaurant
- Cafe Sydney Restaurant 4.5★ (4,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Paramount Coffee Project 4.2★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
- The Grounds of The City 4.2★ (6,300 reviews) · Cafe
- Lana 4.7★ (1,100 reviews) · Italian
Where to drink
- The Baxter Inn 4.7★ (3,900 reviews) · Bar
- Old Mate's Place 4.7★ (1,400 reviews) · Bar
- Shady Pines Saloon 4.7★ (1,300 reviews) · Bar
- Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney 4.8★ (1,200 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- The Rover 4.7★ (1,200 reviews) · Cocktail bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
- Afternoon: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Dinner: BISTECCA
- Nightcap: The Baxter Inn
Day 2
- Morning: Sydney Opera House
- Afternoon: BridgeClimb Sydney
- Dinner: Industry Beans York St
- Nightcap: Old Mate's Place
Day 3
- Morning: Darling Harbour
- Afternoon: Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Dinner: Social Brew Cafe
- Nightcap: Shady Pines Saloon
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Sydney?
With 21 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.