Kei Wa Lee

Sydney’s a jackpot – think iconic sights, gorgeous beaches, and food that’s pure bliss. And when it’s about crash pads, Airbnb's your go-to, with spots for every taste – whether you dig city buzz or coastal chill. For those looking to soak up Sydney’s vibe, embrace its beach life, and wander scenic coastal trails, it’s important to snag a top-notch spot to call home. To help you with this task, we’ve handpicked a bunch of cracking Airbnbs that capture Sydney’s soul. Whether you fancy the chic, industrial lofts in Chippendale or crave the snug comfort of a coastal haven in the Northern Beaches, our selection covers it all. From upscale, high-rise suites in the CBD to tucked-away cabins off the usual trails, we’ve found a little something for everyone. Updated June 2025: Tranquility lies a 30-minute drive out of the centre in the form of a leafy oasis with one of the most lush gardens you'll ever see. Find it at the bottom of the list! RECOMMENDED: 💸 Discover the best luxury Airbnbs in Sydney 🏨 Check out our list of the best hotels in Sydney 🏕️ Explore the best places to go camping near Sydney Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Cruising around the harbour is a tried-and-tested tourist activity that's popular for a reason – you can wine and dine with friends on a boat as you watch world-famous icons pass you by on the foreshore. In summer, you can go island hopping or simply soak up the sun with an everchanging view. In winter it's the perfect time to go on a tour to the Fish Markets for a seafood feast. And throughout the year you can learn more about our First Nations history with Indigenous-led tours around key sites and landmarks along the waterfront. Visiting the city? Here are our picks of tourist attractions that don't suck. Prefer to dine after dark? Here are six dinner cruises with a difference. 

Matcha has been around for centuries – ancient Chinese buddhists donned it ‘the elixir of the immortals’ and Japanese teishu (hosts of traditional tea ceremonies) have long been serving it in choreographed rituals. The finely grounded green tea powder is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, fibre and chlorophyll. Aside from its health perks, it’s also praised thanks to its bold, astringent flavour and faintly sweet aftertaste. Many cafés in Sydney have caught onto the green tea craze and are dishing out matcha in all forms, from soft serve ice creams to all-Aussie lamingtons. These are our pick of the bunch. Want more dessert? Check out our guide to the best sweet treats in Sydney. After brunch? Here's our list of the best breakfasts in Sydney. Reccommended: The 50 best restaurants in Sydney

Rockpool Dining Group has launched the seventh Burger Project and this time they are doing things a little differently. Located in Grosvenor Place the latest addition is a slightly altered approached to the burger chain, dubbed Black Label. The CBD spot rocks a sleek, contemporary, all-black fit-out and outdoor seating, making it ideal for quick meals and impromptu after-work hangouts. They've extended the opening hours and are doing a breakfast trade, which includes ricotta hotcakes, bacon and egg rolls and house blends by Mecca Coffee. The star of the lunch and dinner menu is none other than Burger Project's premium burgers, with vegan, in-a-bowl, and double-up options available too. The upscale quick-bite eatery sources its beef from Cape Grim, Tasmania and makes its own patties in-house. The signature Black Label burger stacks a mixed patty of grass-fed beef and triple smoked bacon, pickled jalapenos, cheese, onions, lettuce and tomatoes, served with a special house sauce. The Texan burger, inspired by the all-American barbecue, is Perry’s top pick of the menu. There is also a buttermilk-brined fried chicken burger with sriracha mayo and a veggie burger with grilled chickpea and zucchini patty.

Acclaimed rock artist David Byrne is coming to Australia off the back of his latest studio album American Utopia. The record marks Byrne’s first solo album after a 14-year hiatus and is released in March as part of his larger multimedia project Reasons to Be Cheerful. The Australian leg of the world tour will see hit tracks from Byrne’s newest album, including Everybody’s Coming to My House and Every Day Is A Miracle; works from his art-pop collaboration with St Vincent (who is in Sydney for Vivid this weekend); and Talking Heads classics like This Must Be The Place and Burning Down the House. The American Utopia show will hit Sydney’s ICC Theatre on November 20, before leaving to Gold Coast, Melbourne and Adelaide. Byrne will take to the stage with a 12-piece band in what the ex-Talking Heads frontman has described as “the most ambitious show [he has] done since the shows that were filmed for Stop Making Sense”. Tickets for David Byrne are on sale on Monday June 18. See full ticketing details at Frontier Touring.