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Travel to Sydney

Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.

€166per day · budget€271per day · standard4 daysrecommendedApr · May · Augbest months
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Sydney Opera House

Things to do in Sydney

  • Sydney Opera House
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Bondi Beach
  • Blue Mountains
  • Taronga Zoo
  • The Rocks
Sydney Opera House in Sydney

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings, and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, spanning Sydney Harbour from the central business district to the North Shore. The view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as an iconic image of…

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Bondi Beach in Sydney

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is a beach and the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bondi Beach is located 7 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs.

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Blue Mountains in Sydney

Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains are a mountainous region and a mountain range located in New South Wales, Australia. The region is considered to be part of the western outskirts of the Greater Sydney area.

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Taronga Zoo in Sydney

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo Sydney is a government-run public zoo located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in the Lower North Shore suburb of Mosman, on the shores of Sydney Harbour. It has views of Sydney Harbour and the city.

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The Rocks in Sydney

The Rocks

The Rocks is a suburb, tourist precinct, and historic area of Sydney's city centre.

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How much does a trip to Sydney cost?

Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.

Accommodation per night
Hostel bed€57
Private room, shared bathroom€90
Private room with bathroom€120
Standard hotel€187
Daily expenses
BudgetStandard
Food€37€69
Local transport€9€15
If you cook yourself€20
Total per day€166€271
Entrance fees
Main sights (estimate)€48
Optional tours and excursions (estimate)€67

💶 4 days in Sydney: ≈ €779 on a budget or ≈ €1,199 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →

🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).

Best time to visit Sydney

The most pleasant months are April, May, August, September, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Jan27°20°💧14
Feb26°19°💧13
Mar25°18°💧16
Apr23°15°💧10
May20°11°💧9
Jun17°9°💧10
Jul17°8°💧8
Aug18°9°💧8
Sep21°11°💧8
Oct23°14°💧11
Nov24°16°💧11
Dec26°18°💧10

Day trips from Sydney

Blue Mountains

Eucalyptus forests and the Three Sisters

🚆 ≈ 2 h by train · ≈ €12–€25 return

Frequently asked questions

How much does a trip to Sydney cost?

On a budget, about €166 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €271. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €779 to €1,199, not counting flights.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are April, May, August, September, December.

How many days do you need in Sydney?

We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing, plus one more if you want to add Blue Mountains.

What are the best things to do in Sydney?

The must-sees: Sydney Opera House; Sydney Harbour Bridge; Bondi Beach; Blue Mountains; Taronga Zoo; The Rocks.

Where to stay in Sydney?

Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €120 per night and a hostel bed €57.

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