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• Surry Hills is a former working-class neighbourhood now known as one of the coolest parts of town. Grab some delicious Thai food before hitting one of the local pubs.
• Newtown is the perfect spot for live music and cold brews, an eclectic neighbourhood with a thriving craft beer scene.
• Darlinghurst has a pretty sweet mix of wine and craft cocktail bars.

For snaps of the waterfront, head to the Shangri-La Hotel for a cocktail at Blu Bar on 36. This place does enforce a dress code, which gives you the excuse to go from beachy tourist to glam traveller and kick off your night in style.

You can also book a hotel in Sydney near the Opera House for more of that gorgeous harbour scenery. Many rooms at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour come with seriously amazing views. It’s only a 4-minute walk to the famous Sydney Opera House, and you’ll also be close to some awesome spots to eat, like Portobello Caffe and the Sydney Cove Oyster Bar. 

• Four Seasons Hotel Sydney offers a full-service spa, sauna, and pillowtop beds.
• Park Hyatt Sydney is almost smack in the centre of the city. This is the spot to kick back with a cold drink on the on the balcony or live that luxe life by relaxing in your room’s deep soaking tub.