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A modern interior with a central open space, benches, hanging lights, and a view of an outdoor area with plants and tables.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract painting.

A large indoor swimming pool with white columns, sunlit ceiling, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A bar area with a long counter, various bottles, and decorative items.

1. Capella Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.3 km from McElhone Stairs

Mercedes

￥98,821

￥108,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a central round coffee table, sofas, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern conference room with a long table, chairs, and overhead lighting.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a view of the cityscape, and modern buildings.

A modern living room with large windows, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

2. Little National Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

NIGEL

￥25,793

￥28,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a bar area, green chairs, and a wine cooler.

A building with a sign reading "SPICERS POTTS POINT".

A multi-story building with ornate balconies and arched windows.

A modern interior with a long table, chairs, and a person using a laptop.

3. Spicers Potts Point

0.3 km from McElhone Stairs

David

￥35,027

￥38,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A table set for two with a view of a cityscape and water in the background.

A modern bar with a wooden counter and shelves of bottles.

A room with a large window offering a view of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, indoor plants, and a bar area.

4. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

The Rocks, 1.6 km from McElhone Stairs

HONGYI

￥40,027

￥44,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A historic building with a classical facade, large windows, and a flag.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large potted plant, and a view of a staircase.

A dining room with a table set for four, a waiter, and a child with a teddy bear.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk, and a vase of flowers.

5. Paradox Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.3 km from McElhone Stairs

Kristy

￥27,181

￥30,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A black double door with a chandelier above, a reception sign, and a Medusa Hotel sign on the wall.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a round mirror, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A luxurious room with a fireplace, a chandelier, a mirror, and a red carpet.

A spacious indoor area with a central table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large umbrella.

6. Medusa Boutique Hotel

Darlinghurst, 1 km from McElhone Stairs

Ari

￥25,947

￥28,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a bar area.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink and countertop.

A long, ornate dining area with a central aisle, wooden tables, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with a chair.

7. QT Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.5 km from McElhone Stairs

Qun

￥26,047

￥28,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a metal ladder, and a view of a gym area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

A large, rectangular building with a central tower and multiple windows. It is located at a street corner with a sidewalk and a crosswalk.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a decorative floor pattern.

8. The Grace Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 1.6 km from McElhone Stairs

Crystal

￥28,348

￥31,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, wooden chairs, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round coffee table with vases, a TV on the wall, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with multiple hanging pendant lights, a counter with a white surface, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows.

9. Song Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Jennifer

￥20,862

￥22,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, wooden paneling, and a mezzanine level with seating.

A hotel entrance with a large glass window displaying cacti and succulents, and the name "Ace Hotel" visible.

A bar area with wooden beams, a seating area, and a display of bottles.

A spacious lounge with leather seating, a brick wall, and a large bookshelf.

10. Ace Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

Katherine

￥33,672

￥37,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand staircase with red carpet and black and white checkered steps, leading to an ornate ceiling with a central emblem marked '99'.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a grand entrance, and a modern chandelier.

An architectural corridor with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

11. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Chris

￥28,778

￥31,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A night view from a balcony with a cityscape, including a bridge and waterfront buildings.

A pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

A spacious atrium with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a checkered floor pattern.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, two chairs, and a small table with glasses.

12. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 1.2 km from McElhone Stairs

Nicole

￥38,530

￥42,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A dimly lit restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and round tables with stools.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A public square with a central water feature, steps leading to a monument, and surrounding greenery.

13. The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Ana

￥25,353

￥27,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, surrounded by greenery and a brick building facade.

A hotel with a rooftop terrace featuring outdoor seating and a garden.

A lobby with a ticket booth, a staircase leading to a book-filled area, and a blue circular floor with text.

A restaurant with long tables, wicker chairs, a bar area with a counter, and hanging wine glasses.

14. 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia

1.5 km from McElhone Stairs

Adam

￥32,462

￥35,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern indoor swimming pool with a sleek, curved ceiling design and a clear, blue pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass railing, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A woman in a blue dress sitting on a wicker chair by a window with a view of greenery and a brick wall.

15. SKYE Suites Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

Candice

￥30,324

￥33,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round ottoman, and a hanging chair.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the living area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living space with a dining area, kitchen, and large windows offering city views.

16. Zara Tower Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

"I love everything about this place. From the staff, christine, thank you for going above and beyond! The place itself is so spacious, clean, fully equipped and most of all super comfortable beds. The location is perfect! you can walk everywhere. Lots of restaurants around and transportation are within 5 mins walking. There’s nothing bad i can say about this place. I highly recommend and will be staying here again."

Ira Monica

￥36,366

￥40,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and a famous opera house.

A modern lobby with a large wooden column, a circular seating area, and a glass facade.

17. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Janice

￥30,844

￥33,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, columns, and a red car parked in front.

A grand hotel lobby with a central staircase, marble columns, and multiple floors.

A round dining table with six chairs, surrounded by a wooden panel wall and large windows.

A luxurious interior with chandeliers, white floral arrangements, and candlelit displays.

18. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Sydney Central Business District, 1.3 km from McElhone Stairs

Ajit

￥34,837

￥38,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a marble counter, black bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A rooftop pool area with outdoor seating and a small garden.

A spacious living area with a green sofa, white armchairs, a marble coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Two bicycles with baskets, each with a sign that reads "TAKE ME, I'M YOURS."

19. Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG

1.6 km from McElhone Stairs

Pooja

￥29,846

￥32,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with two black chairs, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of trees through a glass door.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a window with a city view.

A reception desk with a framed cityscape picture, a vase with pink flowers, and a patterned wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

20. City Budget Hotel

Darlinghurst, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Andrew

￥16,770

￥18,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Capella Sydney	9.8 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Little National Hotel Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Spicers Potts Point	9.8 Exceptional 155 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 2,259 reviews	View
Paradox Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 2,129 reviews	View

Top McElhone Stairs Hotel Reviews

Paradox Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay at Paradox Sydney!"

Hyatt Regency Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the Hotel! Great location and excellent overall."

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay in the heart of the city . Hotel is aging well and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay there again"

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Aesthetically beautiful building, full of heritage and ambience. Delicious breakfast and lovely comfortable room."

Devere Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a good place to stay & close to all things in the area"

Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for the night, room was very nice, comfortable beds, a awesome view from our room. Very good location. Will definitely stay here again."

Macleay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location in a quiet area close to shops, groceries, and cafes. We had a stunning view of Elizabeth Bay where the catching the sunrise from the room was amazing from the 7th of 9 floors. The gym is a 5-minute walk away but they have partnered with a pro- gym and it is unreal! 3 floors of anything you could think of. Pool is small and cute - barely gets sun and is not heated. Staff are great. Beds are cost and everything is clean. Loved having a. Little kitchenette for small meals and such."

Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

8/10 Good

"Delicious breakfast, friendly staff and well located affordable accommodation"

The Jensen Potts Point

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were excellent. Friendly and helpful with my questions and things to do around the city. Rooms were well maintained and cleanly. Tons of restaurants and stores around."

Other attractions near McElhone Stairs

A large metal sculpture in a plaza with a police sign in the background.

Fitzroy Gardens

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

Fitzroy Gardens is just one of the places to see in Sydney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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A fountain with water jets in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

El Alamein Fountain

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

This remarkable example of modernist design, a beloved centerpiece of inner Sydney, pays tribute to Australia’s military heritage in elegant fashion.

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A park with purple flowering trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Royal Botanic Gardens

9.2/10 (2,700 reviews)

Escape Sydney’s busy downtown and enjoy the winding pathways, art installations and rose gardens of this lush haven.

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Harry’s Cafe de Wheels

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Sydney with a stop at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf

Find out about the history of Sydney when you take a trip to Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Woolloomooloo Wharf

9.0/10 (45 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Sydney with a trip to Woolloomooloo Wharf. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Elizabeth Bay House

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Elizabeth Bay House in Sydney. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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Hayes Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Hayes Theatre on your trip to Sydney. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McElhone Stairs?

McElhone Stairs is located in a scenic area of Sydney known for its renowned opera house and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 549 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to McElhone Stairs?

Adjacent to McElhone Stairs, The Jensen Potts Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers private balconies and free WiFi. Other good options close by include The Fullerton Hotel Sydney and Mariners Court Hotel Sydney.

How many hotels will I be able to find near McElhone Stairs?

Expedia has 549 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from McElhone Stairs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McElhone Stairs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near McElhone Stairs.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near McElhone Stairs?

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What can I see and do near McElhone Stairs?

Study the collections at Elizabeth Bay House, Art Gallery of New South Wales, or Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Sights like Sydney Harbour Bridge, State Library of New South Wales, and Macquarie Street are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Metro Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to McElhone Stairs?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near McElhone Stairs is simple. Head over to Kings Cross Station to catch metro transit. You can find out about your options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for McElhone Stairs hotels

1. Capella Sydney

2. Little National Hotel Sydney

3. Spicers Potts Point

4. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5. Paradox Sydney

6. Medusa Boutique Hotel

7. QT Sydney

8. The Grace Hotel

9. Song Hotel Sydney

10. Ace Hotel Sydney

11. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

12. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

13. The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

14. 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia

15. SKYE Suites Sydney

16. Zara Tower Hotel

17. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

18. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

19. Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG

20. City Budget Hotel

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Top McElhone Stairs Hotel Reviews

Paradox Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Devere Hotel

Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments

Macleay Hotel

Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

The Jensen Potts Point

Other attractions near McElhone Stairs

Fitzroy Gardens

El Alamein Fountain

Royal Botanic Gardens

Harry’s Cafe de Wheels

Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf

Woolloomooloo Wharf

Elizabeth Bay House

Hayes Theatre

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