Having lived so close to Sydney for a few years and realising that I know more about overseas destinations than my own backyard, I decided to spend the weekend in the beautiful city that is Sydney.
There are some outstanding places to stay in Sydney and the prices tend to be the same. But I discovered a hotel in North Sydney with views, but not prices, to die for.
The Harbourview Hotel in North Sydney is a beautifully refurbished hotel with prime views of the Harbour Bridge (but not the Opera House).
You can find some great deals online at Lastminute.com.au or on the hotel website.
The staff are amazing and you almost don't want to leave your room as the view is so nice. But if you do decide to venture out, the train station is just outside the hotel and it is an easy ride over the bridge and into the city (approx 5 mins) or you can walk along the harbour and over the bridge.
When in Sydney there are certain 'must sees', to name just a few the bridge, the Opera House, Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Centrepoint tower (dinner at 360 Bar and Dining rotating restaurant at the top is a must if you've got the $$$)
But you can't go past The Lowenbrau in The Rocks with it's 1L beers, fresh baked pretzels or roasted pork knuckle. This is a great place to relax and take it all in, surrounded by markets on Sundays (if that's your thing)
Another hint is to walk as much as you can (the trains are not so good and only take you to limited places in the city anyway), it is an easy walk around the city and it's hard to get bored because it really is a beautiful city.
