The Best Hotels Closest to Darling Square in Sydney for 2026

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A modern room with a round marble table, large windows with a city skyline view, and a curved ceiling.

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a seating area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a large window with a city view, and a pendant light.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

1. Adina Sydney Town Hall

0.5 km from Darling Square

Andrew

￥34,909

￥38,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 theater with a marquee reading "COWING" and a sign stating "MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT THE STATE THEATRE."

2. QT Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1 km from Darling Square

Steven

￥24,155

￥26,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

3. Ace Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 0.8 km from Darling Square

Nathan

￥29,102

￥32,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with a balcony, a round table with two chairs, a sofa, and a view of tall buildings.

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

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

4. Song Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 0.9 km from Darling Square

Jennifer

￥21,790

￥23,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a curved facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating "Union Ln."

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a city skyline, and a city park visible through the window.

A cityscape view from a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and modern buildings.

A bar area with a wine and liquor display, a black refrigerator, and three bar stools.

5. Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour

Pyrmont, 0.9 km from Darling Square

Philip

￥19,280

￥21,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture and a city skyline view.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern interior with a green leather bench, round tables with lamps, and black chairs.

6. 202 Elizabeth

Surry Hills, 0.8 km from Darling Square

James

￥25,044

￥27,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

7. Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG

0.7 km from Darling Square

Andrea

￥27,012

￥29,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

8. The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

Sydney Central Business District, 0.8 km from Darling Square

Ana

￥26,911

￥29,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

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

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

9. Zara Tower Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 0.8 km from Darling Square

"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

￥34,568

￥38,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a city view.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area with chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by patterned chairs.

A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a city view.

10. Meriton Suites Sussex Street

Darling Harbour, 0.7 km from Darling Square

Delmaie

￥18,602

￥20,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a staircase, a desk with computers, and a bookshelf.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a city view through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a plant, a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

11. Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, Central Park

0.8 km from Darling Square

Evangeline

￥23,999

￥26,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A conference room with round tables set for a meeting, equipped with chairs and a large screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of a cityscape, and a round mirror on the wall.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "CROWNE PLAZA".

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a decorative light fixture.

12. Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour by IHG

Darling Harbour, 0.5 km from Darling Square

mark

￥25,706

￥28,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a modern glass facade and a historic building with a dome and arched windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A gym with a treadmill, weight machines, and dumbbells.

A modern interior with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

13. Caption By Hyatt Central Sydney

Haymarket, 0.5 km from Darling Square

Bruce

￥27,514

￥30,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a wine rack in the background.

A historic building with a prominent arched entrance and a sign reading 'HOTEL WOOLSTORE 1888.'

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, white metal chairs, a round table, potted plants, and a city skyline view through large glass windows.

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.

14. Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Pyrmont, 0.7 km from Darling Square

Harald Carl Bruce

￥23,397

￥25,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop bar with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and hanging decorations.

A building with a curved facade, large windows, and the name "THE GOLD CLAIR" prominently displayed.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a table.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and tables, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

15. The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

0.7 km from Darling Square

Laura

￥26,992

￥29,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, concrete pillars, and a mix of seating areas including stools and a sofa.

A modern room with a round window, a table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and some fruit.

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a window overlooking a brick building.

16. Veriu Broadway

0.7 km from Darling Square

Fiona

￥24,501

￥26,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A staircase with a dark wooden railing, a wall with a distressed brick pattern, and two chandeliers.

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a sign that reads "Golden State."

A bar area with tables and chairs, a visible sign reading "PARK STREET BAR & BISTRO", and a patterned floor.

17. Hotel Coronation

Sydney Central Business District, 0.8 km from Darling Square

Rachel

￥18,777

￥20,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A waterfront bar with a city view, wooden deck, and modern seating.

A modern rooftop bar with a curved seating area, wooden flooring, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, individual seating, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a covered driveway, and two cars parked in front.

18. Hyatt Regency Sydney

Darling Harbour, 1 km from Darling Square

Christopher

￥25,506

￥28,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a TV, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel lobby with a teal carpet, a seating area with a round table, and a large pillar.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'PARKROYAL' sign, surrounded by other high-rise buildings and a clear blue sky.

19. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

Darling Harbour, 0.5 km from Darling Square

Laura

￥26,108

￥28,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table set for two.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, a wooden bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a city view.

20. Meriton Suites World Tower, Sydney

0.5 km from Darling Square

Thomas

￥36,250

￥39,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Darling Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Adina Sydney Town Hall	9.6 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
QT Sydney	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Ace Hotel Sydney	9.4 Exceptional 969 reviews	View
Song Hotel Sydney	9.4 Exceptional 1,946 reviews	View
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour	9.4 Exceptional 557 reviews	View

Top Darling Square Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a great location, convenient for everything we wanted to do, views were spectacular. The room was large, very clean, large bathroom with a very comfortable bed. We had club lounge access, which as the hotel was busy, was a quieter place to have breakfast, it was available during the day and evening canopies/drinks were excellent."

Mercure Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was lovely, helpful staff and close walking distance to everything we needed- (transportation and eateries)"

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"The room is great and clean. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is good we had in club access maybe add some sweet breakfast like pancakes or waffle."

Rydges World Square

8/10 Good

"Located at convenient location helpful staff and delicious breakfast"

W Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Five star, not new, but well kept. Staff are all helpful, friendly and on the ball. Didn’t stay long but would stay again. Good location if you don’t mind a little bit of a hill getting into town. Didn’t try the food or drink."

Hyatt Regency Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"A"

Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay have been multiple times and will most likely head back there again"

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

8/10 Good

"Very clean and comfortable stay"

Other attractions near Darling Square

A traditional Chinese pavilion, a koi pond, and modern high-rise buildings.

Chinese Garden of Friendship

8.8/10 (96 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden of Friendship, a lovely green space in Sydney. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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A street food vendor grilling skewers at a busy outdoor market.

Chinatown Night Market

8.4/10 (263 reviews)

During your trip to Sydney, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown Night Market. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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A large illuminated fish sculpture in an outdoor setting.

Tumbalong Park

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Tumbalong Park is just one of the places to see in Sydney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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Market City

8.4/10 (180 reviews)

During your trip to Sydney, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Market City. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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A nighttime view of a modern building with a glass facade and blue-lit structures reflecting on a calm body of water.

International Convention Centre Sydney

8.6/10 (1,302 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at International Convention Centre Sydney during your trip to Sydney. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Paddy's Market

8.0/10 (301 reviews)

During your trip to Sydney, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Paddy's Market. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Darling Walk

9.4/10 (66 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sydney when you spend time at Darling Walk. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Haymarket Library

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sydney when you take a trip to Haymarket Library. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Darling Square?

Darling Square is located in Sydney. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 951 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Darling Square?

Adjacent to Darling Square, W Sydney is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices close by include YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites and Hyatt Regency Sydney.

How many hotels will I find near Darling Square?

Expedia has 951 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Darling Square.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Darling Square.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Darling Square, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Darling Square?

Study the collections at Australian National Maritime Museum, Australian Museum, or Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, and Queen Victoria Building are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Darling Square. You can catch a show at Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Metro Theatre.

How can I get to Darling Square?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Darling Square is easy. You can take advantage of metro transit at Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station, Capitol Square Light Rail Station, and Central Light Rail Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Sydney Central Station.

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Our top choices for Darling Square hotels

1. Adina Sydney Town Hall

2. QT Sydney

3. Ace Hotel Sydney

4. Song Hotel Sydney

5. Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour

6. 202 Elizabeth

7. Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG

8. The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

9. Zara Tower Hotel

10. Meriton Suites Sussex Street

11. Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, Central Park

12. Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour by IHG

13. Caption By Hyatt Central Sydney

14. Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

15. The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

16. Veriu Broadway

17. Hotel Coronation

18. Hyatt Regency Sydney

19. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

20. Meriton Suites World Tower, Sydney

Compare popular hotels close to Darling Square

Top Darling Square Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Sydney

Mercure Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Rydges World Square

W Sydney

PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Other attractions near Darling Square

Chinese Garden of Friendship

Chinatown Night Market

Tumbalong Park

Market City

International Convention Centre Sydney

Paddy's Market

Darling Walk

Haymarket Library

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