Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La · 5.0-star · 176 Cumberland Street Circular Quay
4.3(10,058 Google reviews)
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
Shangri-La · 5.0-star · 176 Cumberland Street Circular Quay
4.3(10,058 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 1992 · Renovated 2006 · 564 rooms
Near: BridgeClimb Sydney · 6 min walk
Guests love: Nature · Atmosphere
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For dining at the hotel, Altitude Restaurant on the 36th floor serves contemporary Australian cuisine with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and Blu Bar on 36 offers cocktails and small plates. The hotel also has a cafe, lobby bar, and a restaurant. Just outside, the historic Rocks district has dining in colonial-era buildings, and Circular Quay is a short walk away with more options. BridgeClimb Sydney is a 6-minute walk, and the Sydney Opera House is 12 minutes away, so you can easily find a meal before or after exploring.
The hotel sits in the historic Rocks district, right at the edge of Circular Quay. You are a short walk from the Sydney Opera House (12 min), the Royal Botanic Garden (12 min), and the Sydney Harbour Bridge (13 min). The area is packed with sights, and the hotel's own Altitude Restaurant and Blu Bar on 36 offer harbor views. Ferries, light rail, and buses from Circular Quay make it easy to explore further.
From Sydney Airport, take the Airport Link train to Wynyard Station or Circular Quay Station, both about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The York Street exit from Wynyard makes the walk easier with luggage. A taxi from the international airport takes roughly 30 minutes, or about 40 minutes during peak hours. From Circular Quay Railway Station, you can walk to the hotel in about 10 minutes. The hotel also offers limousine pick-up if you book in advance.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own Blu Bar on 36 and Altitude Restaurant, both on the 36th floor with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. For a short stroll, BridgeClimb Sydney is a 6-minute walk away, and the Sydney Opera House is 12 minutes on foot. The historic Rocks district right next to the hotel has dining spots in old buildings. Circular Quay, a 10-minute walk, offers ferry and light rail options to explore further, like Darling Harbour. The hotel's lobby bar and cafe are also handy for a relaxed night in.
Yes, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is a great base for exploring the city. Many top sights are within a short walk: BridgeClimb Sydney is 6 minutes away, and the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, and Sydney Harbour Bridge are all about 12 to 13 minutes on foot. Hyde Park and the Australian National Maritime Museum are a bit further, at 15 and 14 minutes respectively. For sights farther out, you can easily use the nearby Circular Quay station or light rail to get around. The hotel's own restaurant and bar also offer convenient dining after a day of sightseeing.

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