Guidebook for Surry Hills
Food Scene
Great range of organic healthy food, coupled with excellent service and positioned across the road from Hammond Park.
Great way to start your day!
22 locals recommend
Burger Project Macquarie Place
1 Macquarie PlGreat range of organic healthy food, coupled with excellent service and positioned across the road from Hammond Park.
Great way to start your day!
Maybe Frank
417-421 Bourke StExcellent Pasta and Pizza
Our favorite Italian restaurant - pricey but well worth it!
102 locals recommend
A Tavola Darlinghurst
348 Victoria StOur favorite Italian restaurant - pricey but well worth it!
Upbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse serving contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents.
88 locals recommend
NOMAD
16 Foster StUpbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse serving contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents.
A QUINTESSENTIALLY AUSTRALIAN TAKE ON ASIAN FOOD, THE TRADEMARK CHIN CHIN TASTE IS A CAREFULLY BLENDED MIX OF FRESHNESS, SPICE, HEAT, EXOTIC HERBS AND AN OBSESSIVE NEED TO PERFECTLY BALANCE ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS.
CHIN CHIN LIVES BY THE PHILOSOPHY THAT EATING AND DRINKING SHOULD BE FUN AND RELAXING MUCH LIKE OUR WAY OF LIFE. WE’RE ALL ABOUT STIMULATING A SENSORY OVERLOAD THAT OUR GUESTS JUST CAN’T HELP BUT COME BACK FOR. THIS HAS SEEN US BECOME REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANTS IN AUSTRALIA.
CHIN CHIN SYDNEY IS HOUSED IN THE BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC AND HERITAGE LISTED GRIFFITHS TEA BUILDING ON THE CORNER OF WENTWORTH AVENUE AND COMMONWEALTH STREET IN SURRY HILLS.
48 locals recommend
Chin Chin Sydney
69 Commonwealth StA QUINTESSENTIALLY AUSTRALIAN TAKE ON ASIAN FOOD, THE TRADEMARK CHIN CHIN TASTE IS A CAREFULLY BLENDED MIX OF FRESHNESS, SPICE, HEAT, EXOTIC HERBS AND AN OBSESSIVE NEED TO PERFECTLY BALANCE ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS.
CHIN CHIN LIVES BY THE PHILOSOPHY THAT EATING AND DRINKING SHOULD BE FUN AND RELAXING MUCH LIKE OUR WAY OF LIFE. WE’RE ALL ABOUT STIMULATING A SENSORY OVERLOAD THAT OUR GUESTS JUST CAN’T HELP BUT COME BACK FOR. THIS HAS SEEN US BECOME REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANTS IN AUSTRALIA.
CHIN CHIN SYDNEY IS HOUSED IN THE BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC AND HERITAGE LISTED GRIFFITHS TEA BUILDING ON THE CORNER OF WENTWORTH AVENUE AND COMMONWEALTH STREET IN SURRY HILLS.
Casual eatery with a buzzy vibe, exposed brick walls and an open kitchen serving Thai street food.
124 locals recommend
Chat Thai
20 Campbell StreetCasual eatery with a buzzy vibe, exposed brick walls and an open kitchen serving Thai street food.
Buzzing Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles and desserts like sweet roti at shared tables.
115 locals recommend
Mamak
15 Goulburn StBuzzing Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles and desserts like sweet roti at shared tables.
Parks & Nature
Hyde Park is Australia’s oldest park. It’s also one of the most well-known. With just over 16 hectares of wide open space in the heart of central Sydney, there is no shortage of lush grass if you want to claim a small piece of land for an impromptu picnic, or simply have a seat and take a breather. You’ll always be able to spot sunbathers clustered around in twos and threes, lazily soaking up the sun’s rays. There are also plenty of benches in the park if you want to put your feet up without ruining your Sunday best!
As well as some serious grass acreage, Hyde Park is home to hundreds of big, leafy trees that offer cool shade for a break from the sun.
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetHyde Park is Australia’s oldest park. It’s also one of the most well-known. With just over 16 hectares of wide open space in the heart of central Sydney, there is no shortage of lush grass if you want to claim a small piece of land for an impromptu picnic, or simply have a seat and take a breather. You’ll always be able to spot sunbathers clustered around in twos and threes, lazily soaking up the sun’s rays. There are also plenty of benches in the park if you want to put your feet up without ruining your Sunday best!
As well as some serious grass acreage, Hyde Park is home to hundreds of big, leafy trees that offer cool shade for a break from the sun.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadArts & Culture
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
The Australian Museum is open 9.30am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day.
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult when visiting the Australian Museum.
Purchase entry tickets at the Admission Desk on Level G. You can pay by cash, eftpos or credit card.
General Admission
Adult$15
Concession$8
Children (5-15 years)FREE
Children (0-4 years)FREE
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)$30
Family (1 Adult, 2 Children)$15
320 locals recommend
Australian Museum
1 William StFounded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
The Australian Museum is open 9.30am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day.
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult when visiting the Australian Museum.
Purchase entry tickets at the Admission Desk on Level G. You can pay by cash, eftpos or credit card.
General Admission
Adult$15
Concession$8
Children (5-15 years)FREE
Children (0-4 years)FREE
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)$30
Family (1 Adult, 2 Children)$15
The Art Gallery of New South Wales, located in The Domain in Sydney (10min walk from apartment), New South Wales, Australia, is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The Gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874
32 locals recommend
Art Gallery Of NSW station
The Art Gallery of New South Wales, located in The Domain in Sydney (10min walk from apartment), New South Wales, Australia, is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The Gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874
Getting Around
Hertz Sydney Downtown - William St
65 William StMuseum Station
Buy an Opal card and jump on a train
The Central railway station is a railway station located at the southern end of the central business district in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Often abbreviated as Central or Central station, the station is the largest and busiest railway station in New South Wales. It services almost all of the lines on the Sydney Trains network, and is the major terminus for NSW TrainLink services. Actual patronage was 11.35 million passenger movements in 2013.
489 locals recommend
Central Station
Eddy AvenueThe Central railway station is a railway station located at the southern end of the central business district in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Often abbreviated as Central or Central station, the station is the largest and busiest railway station in New South Wales. It services almost all of the lines on the Sydney Trains network, and is the major terminus for NSW TrainLink services. Actual patronage was 11.35 million passenger movements in 2013.
Shopping
Westfield Sydney is a shopping centre located beneath the Sydney Tower in the Sydney central business district. It is located on Pitt Street Mall and is adjacent to the Mid City Centre, The Strand Arcade and Stockland Glasshouse. It is the largest shopping centre by area in Sydney.
Opening Hours: https://www.westfield.com.au/sydney/opening-hours
455 locals recommend
Westfield
Market StreetWestfield Sydney is a shopping centre located beneath the Sydney Tower in the Sydney central business district. It is located on Pitt Street Mall and is adjacent to the Mid City Centre, The Strand Arcade and Stockland Glasshouse. It is the largest shopping centre by area in Sydney.
Opening Hours: https://www.westfield.com.au/sydney/opening-hours
Huge range of designer fashion and luxury goods. Historic building with excellent cafes.
121 locals recommend
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StHuge range of designer fashion and luxury goods. Historic building with excellent cafes.
Only a short stroll from our apartments with a huge range of clothing outlets and Paddy's Markets under the shopping centre.
36 locals recommend
Haymarket
Only a short stroll from our apartments with a huge range of clothing outlets and Paddy's Markets under the shopping centre.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent cinema with Gold Class Cinema available too.
177 locals recommend
Event Cinemas George Street
525 George StExcellent cinema with Gold Class Cinema available too.