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Sydney

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Sydney.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and travel tips.

This Sydney guide video offers a well-rounded checklist of major sights, from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to Bondi Beach, Circular Quay, Luna Park, museums, gardens, and galleries.

Riri Travels

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Riri Travels is a YouTube channel with a brief channel description centered on cozy travel-vlog content.

This 48-hour Sydney vlog is helpful for a compact city visit, covering the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks Market, Hyde Park, Manly, Chinatown, and Sydney harbour at night.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, travel gear content, and destination advice.

This Sydney walking video gives a thoughtful route from the Opera House to Harbour Bridge, pairing waterfront views and skyline context with landmark details and photo opportunities.

Joel and Emilia

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Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, who document world travel and remote adventures.

This Sydney vlog explores the city through a livability lens, making its coverage of beaches, coffee, lifestyle, and city atmosphere useful for understanding why people consider moving there.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and major global travel-publishing brand. Their Sydney destination guide is a strong city overview, covering major landmarks, beaches, coastal walks, neighborhoods, food, and when to visit.

Sydney travel - Lonely Planet | New South Wales, Australia, Australia & Pacific

Explore Sydney holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/sydney

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site founded by Matt Kepnes. His Sydney budget guide is practical for independent travelers, covering things to do, sights, accommodation, costs, savings ideas, and trip planning.

Sydney Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Sydney with tips on things to do, see, ways to save, accommodation, costs, and more.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/sydney/

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and comparison tools. Their Sydney guide is a helpful overview for planning around the city’s major landmarks, harbor areas, beaches, coastal walks, historic districts, and urban culture.

Visit Sydney, Australia — Travel Guide (2026)

Sydney travel guide — Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi to Coogee walk, and Australia's harbor city where beach culture and urban energy share the same postcode.

viatravelers.com/destinations/sydney/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource by Nick and Dariece. Their Sydney accommodation guide is useful for comparing neighborhoods and choosing between hotels, apartments, and hostels.

Where to Stay in Sydney: Best Areas & Accommodations - Goats On The Road

With so many neighbourhoods and accommodation options, it can be difficult to decide where to stay in Sydney. In this guide, we share the best areas to stay in Sydney, plus the best hotels, apartments and hostels. Check out our guide and start planning your trip to Sydney.

goatsontheroad.com/where-to-stay-in-sydney/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, hostels, gear, and independent trips. Their Sydney itinerary gives budget-minded travelers a practical way to organize the city’s main things to do and see.

The Broke Backpacker: Sydney Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/sydney-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/sydney-itinerary/

The Travel Bunny
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The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog created by Mirela Letailleur, with practical planning advice and destination articles. Her three-day Sydney itinerary offers practical planning guidance while making room for lesser-known places beyond the standard stops.

3-Day Trip To Sydney 2026: Your Ultimate Itinerary For An Unforgettable Adventure

Plan your 3-day trip to Sydney Australia with expert advice from Mirela Letailleur. Unlock hidden gems and make the most of your 3 days in Sydney!

the-travel-bunny.com/3-day-trip-to-sydney-australia/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel guide site by William Tang. His two-day Sydney itinerary is a strong fit for visitors who want a clear, time-conscious plan for a short city stay.

2 Day Sydney Itinerary - How To Make The Most Of It

Have limited time in Australia? This 2 day Sydney itinerary gives you all you need to know to enjoy the city with little time.

goingawesomeplaces.com/how-to-spend-2-days-in-sydney-australia/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams’ travel blog, focused on realistic planning, weekend trips, road trips, and personally tested itineraries. Her 36-hour Sydney guide is helpful for making a short visit feel organized, realistic, and worthwhile.

How to Spend 36 Hours in Sydney

You only have 36 hours in Sydney. What do you do?

dangerous-business.com/how-to-spend-36-hours-in-sydney/

Solo Traveler
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Solo Traveler is a digital publication focused entirely on people who travel alone. Their budget Sydney guide is especially useful for solo travelers comparing transport, places to go, food, accommodation, and trip costs.

Sydney on a Budget: How to Get Around, Where to Go, Eat & Stay

Sydney is a fantastic destination for solo travelers, but it comes at a price. Here's how to enjoy Sydney on a budget.

solotravelerworld.com/affordable-budget-sydney-free-tips/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished editorial style and strong female-travel focus. Their Sydney food guide gives a polished, experience-led look at where to eat while exploring the city and Bondi Beach.

Where to Find the Best Food in Sydney • The Blonde Abroad

After spending some time exploring Sydney and kicking back on Bondi Beach, I've rounded up some of the best food in Sydney and my recommendations!

theblondeabroad.com/find-best-food-sydney/

GlobetrotterGirls
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GlobetrotterGirls is Dani’s long-running independent travel blog with a focus on first-hand city and destination guides. Her list of free things to do in Sydney is a practical choice for visitors planning a budget-conscious city trip.

Top Ten Free Things To Do In Sydney

Visiting Sydney on a budget? No problem! There are plenty of awesome things to do in Sydney that don't cost a penny! Here are 10 free things to do in Sydney

globetrottergirls.com/free-things-to-do-in-sydney/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed guides, itineraries, photography, hikes, and practical trip planning. Their Sydney viewpoints guide is helpful for finding photo spots and seeing major landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

20 Iconic Views of Sydney, Australia (Map, Photos & HELPFUL Tips)

Here are 20 iconic views of Sydney...the best places in Sydney to photograph the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and other famous landmarks.

earthtrekkers.com/best-views-of-sydney/

Roads & Kingdoms
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Roads & Kingdoms is a food, culture, and travel journalism publication with an emphasis on local context and narrative reporting. Their Sydney article adds useful local context through food, transport, and cultural observations to know before visiting.

19 Things to Know Before You Go to Sydney

Gelato wars, confusing train stations, and drinking beer out of schooners: decoding Australia's largest city.

roadsandkingdoms.com/2015/sydney/

Inside The Travel Lab
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Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine focused on thoughtful guides, cultural context, and deeper destination coverage. Their Sydney guide is a thoughtful option for travelers seeking alternative and unusual activities beyond the standard attraction list.

31 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Sydney

Find alternative and unusual things to do in Sydney with this inside guide with hand-picked recommendations.

insidethetravellab.com/the-rocks-sydney/

HoneyTrek
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HoneyTrek is a couples travel blog by Mike and Anne Howard, focused on long-term travel, road trips, sustainability, and shared adventures. Their broad Sydney guide is useful for couples and other travelers comparing what to do, where to stay, and what to see.

Sydney travel guide

HoneyTrek Sydney Travel Guide. What to do, where to stay, and what to see in Sydney, the gateway to Australia

honeytrek.com/sydney-australia/