What's Chinatown Like?

Visitors really like Chinatown, especially its Chinatown, waterfront, and restaurants. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's entertainment choices and selection of shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Paddy's Market to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Chinatown Night Market and Market City.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Chinatown?

We have 74 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Chinatown:

Tiger Hostel Sydney

Guestrooms with memory foam beds

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Walkable location

Novotel Sydney Central

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Café • Central location

Valentine On George

Upscale hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Café • Central location

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Ultimo

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Chinatown

Chinatown is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the heart of Sydney.

Flying to:

• • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD), 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Chinatown

Things to See and Do in and around Chinatown

Things to See near Chinatown:

• • Qantas Credit Union Arena (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
• • International Convention Centre Sydney (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
• • Hyde Park (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
• • Sydney Tower (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Royal Botanic Gardens (1.3 mi/2 km away)

Things to Do in Chinatown

• • Paddy's Market
• • Chinatown Night Market
• • Market City
• • Darling Square

When Is the Best Time to Visit Sydney?

• • Hottest months: January, February, March, December (average 70°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 55°F)
• • Rainiest months: April, March, May, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)