Guidebook for Redfern
Food Scene
Great Spanish Moroccan cafe, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner (Thu-Sat)
44 residents recomanen
Tapeo Cafe and Tapas Bar
82 Redfern StreetGreat Spanish Moroccan cafe, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner (Thu-Sat)
Eveleigh Market is home to Sydney's award winning Farmers' and Artisans' Markets with fresh local & organic produce and creative arts & crafts.
276 residents recomanen
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StEveleigh Market is home to Sydney's award winning Farmers' and Artisans' Markets with fresh local & organic produce and creative arts & crafts.
Mercat de peix de Sydney
Bank StreetThe centre of fresh fish in Sydney.
This place - for breakfast, lunch or dinner- never disappoints!
96 residents recomanen
Kepos Street Kitchen
96 Kepos StThis place - for breakfast, lunch or dinner- never disappoints!
Great food, not cheap but always excellent and a different take on modern Australian.
56 residents recomanen
The Eathouse Diner
306 Chalmers StreetGreat food, not cheap but always excellent and a different take on modern Australian.
One of my personal favourites, John and Michael serve up great food and coffee, 6 days a week for breakfast and lunch, closed Monday.
22 residents recomanen
First Drop Cafe
69 Baptist StOne of my personal favourites, John and Michael serve up great food and coffee, 6 days a week for breakfast and lunch, closed Monday.
There are three Big Boy Thai restaurants, the closest is in Redfern St, just 100 metres form the apartment.
Bigboythai
82 Stanley StreetThere are three Big Boy Thai restaurants, the closest is in Redfern St, just 100 metres form the apartment.
New modern Korean situated upstairs with a balcony that overlooks Redfern Park.
16 residents recomanen
Moon Park - permanently closed
34 Redfern StreetNew modern Korean situated upstairs with a balcony that overlooks Redfern Park.
A tiny hole-in-wall bakery that serves up stunning bakery ties, great coffee, always busy, sit outside or take-away.
324 residents recomanen
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StA tiny hole-in-wall bakery that serves up stunning bakery ties, great coffee, always busy, sit outside or take-away.
Sightseeing
The Bridge Climb is an absolute must if you have time, great views of Sydney
984 residents recomanen
Pont del Port de Sydney
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Bridge Climb is an absolute must if you have time, great views of Sydney
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
1998 residents recomanen
Òpera de Sydney
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Bondi Beach
Sydney' most famous beach, try the Bondi-Bronte walk.
A visit to Sydney isn’t complete without wandering over its most recognisable landmark, right? There are various climbing options available at BridgeClimb.
202 residents recomanen
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland StA visit to Sydney isn’t complete without wandering over its most recognisable landmark, right? There are various climbing options available at BridgeClimb.
What better way to see Sydney Harbour, than form the delights of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the rose gardens are beautiful or take the Aboriginal Heritage Walk.
Royal Botanic Garden
What better way to see Sydney Harbour, than form the delights of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the rose gardens are beautiful or take the Aboriginal Heritage Walk.
tokyobike
A relaxed way to see Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, the CBD and beyond.
Overlooking Circular Quay, this recently expanded gallery’s permanent collection can be seen for free.
829 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani
140 George StOverlooking Circular Quay, this recently expanded gallery’s permanent collection can be seen for free.
The Blue Mountains get their characteristic blue haze from the mixing of sunlight with drops of oil released by the eucalypts that blanket the region's vast tablelands and valleys.
63 residents recomanen
Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains get their characteristic blue haze from the mixing of sunlight with drops of oil released by the eucalypts that blanket the region's vast tablelands and valleys.
Unemployed men were enlisted to turn this marshy catchment area into a huge English-style park, which opened in 1901 – the birthday of Australia’s federation – for the enjoyment of all Sydneysiders.
1102 residents recomanen
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagUnemployed men were enlisted to turn this marshy catchment area into a huge English-style park, which opened in 1901 – the birthday of Australia’s federation – for the enjoyment of all Sydneysiders.
Sydney's other famous beach, catch the Manly ferry and enjoy the day at this beautiful beach.
752 residents recomanen
Platja de Manly
Sydney's other famous beach, catch the Manly ferry and enjoy the day at this beautiful beach.
Located on the west side of the CBD, the area offers many attractions, restaurants, bars and shopping, Highlights include Chinese Gardens and Convention Centre.
892 residents recomanen
Darling Harbour
Located on the west side of the CBD, the area offers many attractions, restaurants, bars and shopping, Highlights include Chinese Gardens and Convention Centre.
Australia's contemporary museum of applied arts and sciences.
168 residents recomanen
Museu Powerhouse
500 Harris StAustralia's contemporary museum of applied arts and sciences.
St Mary's Cathedral College
2 St Mary's RdSydney's Catholic cathedral.
Everything Else
Explore the art of Australia and other cultures at the historic Art Gallery, enjoy lunch or a stroll though the parks.
891 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art de Nova Gal·les del Sud
Art Gallery RoadExplore the art of Australia and other cultures at the historic Art Gallery, enjoy lunch or a stroll though the parks.
Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and free shows and keeper talks throughout the day.
645 residents recomanen
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadTaronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and free shows and keeper talks throughout the day.
House of Yoga Redfern
245 Chalmers StA very popular yoga studio just 50 meters down the road from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to enjoy drinks and some food, right by our most famous house, the Sydney Opera House.
403 residents recomanen
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetA great place to enjoy drinks and some food, right by our most famous house, the Sydney Opera House.
Woolpack Hotel
229 Chalmers StMy favourite local, great pub food, great atmosphere
Arts & Culture
There's no entry fee to this historic fun park with killer harbour views. It’s $10 per ride, though, with adorably retro Coney Island offering the best value for money. As they say, "Just for fun!"
373 residents recomanen
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrThere's no entry fee to this historic fun park with killer harbour views. It’s $10 per ride, though, with adorably retro Coney Island offering the best value for money. As they say, "Just for fun!"
Shopping
Since first opening in 1898, the QVB has had a mercurial history. Designed by George McRae, it replaced the original Sydney Markets and was named to honour the monarch's Diamond Jubilee.
355 residents recomanen
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Since first opening in 1898, the QVB has had a mercurial history. Designed by George McRae, it replaced the original Sydney Markets and was named to honour the monarch's Diamond Jubilee.
Premium shopping precinct with Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Chanel and many others, plus a great food court on level 5.
455 residents recomanen
Westfield
Market StreetPremium shopping precinct with Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Chanel and many others, plus a great food court on level 5.
One of Sydney oldest shopping arcades between George St and Pitt St Mall
121 residents recomanen
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StOne of Sydney oldest shopping arcades between George St and Pitt St Mall
Australia's oldest department store, with the women's store in Elizabeth St and the men's store in Castlereagh St. Check out the food court on the lower ground floor of the men's store.
26 residents recomanen
David Jones - Elizabeth st
108 Castlereagh StAustralia's oldest department store, with the women's store in Elizabeth St and the men's store in Castlereagh St. Check out the food court on the lower ground floor of the men's store.
Essentials
One of the big two Aussie supermarket chains, just 50 metres down the road, turn right when you exit the building.
117 residents recomanen
Woolworths Redfern
261-265 Chalmers StOne of the big two Aussie supermarket chains, just 50 metres down the road, turn right when you exit the building.