Guidebook for Surry Hills
Food Scene
Conveniently located in the apartment building. Great coffee/tea expertly tailored to your taste. Also, great spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch
11 residents recomanen
Haven Specialty Coffee
7 Crewe PlaceConveniently located in the apartment building. Great coffee/tea expertly tailored to your taste. Also, great spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch
Modern, clean & friendly sushi train restaurant where chef's take centre stage, explaining dishes as they prepare them
Gou Sushi
30 Chalmers StModern, clean & friendly sushi train restaurant where chef's take centre stage, explaining dishes as they prepare them
Blacksmith makes excellent coffee & is perfect for a weekend brunch. Interiors are inspired by the the name, boasting handmade teapots, saucers, teaspoons, seating, tables, etc
19 residents recomanen
Blacksmith
116 Chalmers StBlacksmith makes excellent coffee & is perfect for a weekend brunch. Interiors are inspired by the the name, boasting handmade teapots, saucers, teaspoons, seating, tables, etc
Great little Japanese restaurant. Cheap & no frills, but good food & you can take your own wine with you for a small charge- see 'Lick-her Here' listing, a bottle shop located just opposite
18 residents recomanen
Don Don Restaurant
80 Oxford StGreat little Japanese restaurant. Cheap & no frills, but good food & you can take your own wine with you for a small charge- see 'Lick-her Here' listing, a bottle shop located just opposite
Chinese dim-sum restaurant, try their vast array of dumplings, popular spot for Sunday brunch
7 residents recomanen
East Ocean Restaurant
421-429 Sussex StChinese dim-sum restaurant, try their vast array of dumplings, popular spot for Sunday brunch
Award-winning restaurant with great views of Opera House & Harbour Bridge
78 residents recomanen
Cafe Sydney
31 Alfred StAward-winning restaurant with great views of Opera House & Harbour Bridge
Multi-award-winning restaurant, voted best restaurant in Australasia! Expensive, but highest quality food & impeccable service
17 residents recomanen
Quay
Multi-award-winning restaurant, voted best restaurant in Australasia! Expensive, but highest quality food & impeccable service
Recently re-launched restaurant & already winning accolades, such as 'best new restaurant'. Located in the Opera House complex
23 residents recomanen
Bennelong Restaurant and Bar
Recently re-launched restaurant & already winning accolades, such as 'best new restaurant'. Located in the Opera House complex
Chat Thai
20 Campbell StreetHighly recommended Thai restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Located 20 metres from the apartment building, serving wide range of beers & wine in addition to modern bistro/pub food
104 residents recomanen
Golden Century Seafood Restaurant
393 Sussex StreetLocated 20 metres from the apartment building, serving wide range of beers & wine in addition to modern bistro/pub food
Cocktail bar serving simple satisfying snacks & light meals
26 residents recomanen
Li'l Darlin Surry Hills
420 Elizabeth StCocktail bar serving simple satisfying snacks & light meals
Stonewall Hotel
175 Oxford StPopular 'pop music' playing gay bar/nightclub
Sydney's best Sunday night gay bar/nightclub with large daytime terrace
203 residents recomanen
The Beresford
354 Bourke StSydney's best Sunday night gay bar/nightclub with large daytime terrace
Expensive, but highly-recommended for its views of Sydney at night. Head to the Blu Bar on the 36th floor, smart casual dress code
20 residents recomanen
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
176 Cumberland StExpensive, but highly-recommended for its views of Sydney at night. Head to the Blu Bar on the 36th floor, smart casual dress code
Essentials
Smaller version of the well-known supermarket, providing most of the essentials
49 residents recomanen
Woolworths Metro Central
302-306 Elizabeth StSmaller version of the well-known supermarket, providing most of the essentials
Shopping
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StExtensive shopping centre
Extensive shopping centre with additional luxury brands & large food court
339 residents recomanen
Mirador de la Torre de Sydney
108 Market StExtensive shopping centre with additional luxury brands & large food court
Everything Else
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetHeated open-air pool
Australia Post Redfern
219-241 Cleveland StPost/mail office
Commonwealth Bank Atm
395 Bourke StBank & 24-hour ATM
HOYTS Broadway
Bay StreetMulti-screen cinema/movie theatre
Event Cinemas George Street
525 George StMulti-screen cinema/movie theatre
Surry Hills Medical Centre
573 Crown StLocal doctor
Sydney Dental Hospital
2 Chalmers StDental hospital
St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney
406 Victoria StLocal hospital
Open-air saltwater swimming pool with sun loungers- great views of the naval port, located in picturesque Royal Botanic Gardens
168 residents recomanen
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries RdOpen-air saltwater swimming pool with sun loungers- great views of the naval port, located in picturesque Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney Airport
Arrivals RdJust 15 mins away by train
Vast markets, selling variety of souvenirs, hats, phone accessories, fruit/veg, etc
230 residents recomanen
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StVast markets, selling variety of souvenirs, hats, phone accessories, fruit/veg, etc
Sydney's best-connected train terminal, providing easy access across Sydney & New South Wales
489 residents recomanen
Central Station
Eddy AvenueSydney's best-connected train terminal, providing easy access across Sydney & New South Wales
Sightseeing
Bondi Beach
World-famous surfer beach
Jardí Botànic Reial de Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadMust-see public park
Beautiful views of Opera House & Harbour Bridge to be had from here!
204 residents recomanen
Cadira de la senyora Macquarie
1d Mrs Macquaries RdBeautiful views of Opera House & Harbour Bridge to be had from here!
Voted most beautiful building of the 20th century, you'll see why
1998 residents recomanen
Òpera de Sydney
Voted most beautiful building of the 20th century, you'll see why
Check out the MCA Cafe on Level 4 for great views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House, open 10:00-16:00 every day (Thursday stays open until 21:00)
829 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani
140 George StCheck out the MCA Cafe on Level 4 for great views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House, open 10:00-16:00 every day (Thursday stays open until 21:00)
Oldest part of Sydney, daily market & colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants. A few good shops too
612 residents recomanen
The Rocks
Oldest part of Sydney, daily market & colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants. A few good shops too
Pont del Port de Sydney
Sydney Harbour BridgeWorld-famous landmark linking Sydney to the north
Chinatown Sydney
84 Dixon StHistoric Chinese neighbourhood
Beautiful beach. Starting point of the famous 'Coogee to Bondi Walk'. A beautiful coastal walk, including Clovelly, Bronte & Tamarama beaches, which ends in Bondi
529 residents recomanen
Platja de Coogee
Beautiful beach. Starting point of the famous 'Coogee to Bondi Walk'. A beautiful coastal walk, including Clovelly, Bronte & Tamarama beaches, which ends in Bondi
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrOld-fashioned fun park
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadTake the Ferry to this fascinating zoo from Circular Quay
Check out the lighthouse here, perhaps get a cocktail at the famous Watson's Bay Boutique Hotel
332 residents recomanen
Watsons Bay
Check out the lighthouse here, perhaps get a cocktail at the famous Watson's Bay Boutique Hotel
Take the ferry here from Circular Quay, it take around 40 mins, but is well worth the fare, appx $10 return- providing a beautiful view of the harbour
752 residents recomanen
Platja de Manly
Take the ferry here from Circular Quay, it take around 40 mins, but is well worth the fare, appx $10 return- providing a beautiful view of the harbour
Picturesque views of Sydney CBD/City Skyline to be had from here. Take the direct train to Milson's Point or a ferry from Circular Quay
44 residents recomanen
Kirribilli
Picturesque views of Sydney CBD/City Skyline to be had from here. Take the direct train to Milson's Point or a ferry from Circular Quay