Cheapest time to visit Sydney

As of Oct 2026, TravelDeals’ own measurements show Sydney hotels are cheapest in June — $159 median a night, against $241 in November.

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Sorted by biggest drop from each hotel’s 12-month median.

12 hotels are below their own usual price in October, furthest below first.

  1. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport4-star · 7.3/10 · 2,999 reviews58% below usual12-month median: $773/nightOctober median$322 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Stay at Hotel Steyne4-star · 7.3/10 · 3,677 reviews41% below usual12-month median: $347/nightOctober median$204 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,229 reviews40% below usual12-month median: $418/nightOctober median$251 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Arena Hotel (formerly Sleep Express Motel)3-star · 6.4/10 · 1,044 reviews39% below usual12-month median: $215/nightOctober median$132 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Fiori Apartments3-star · 5.8/10 · 1,659 reviews32% below usual12-month median: $171/nightOctober median$116 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Meriton Suites World Tower Sydney5-star · 9.2/10 · 4,928 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $571/nightOctober median$403 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. ibis Sydney Olympic Park3-star26% below usual12-month median: $165/nightOctober median$122 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $173/nightOctober median$130 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. The Lurline Randwick4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,170 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $234/nightOctober median$181 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. The North Shore Hotel3-star · 7.7/10 · 936 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $156/nightOctober median$130 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. Mercure Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.8/10 · 3,172 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $172/nightOctober median$142 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Oasis on Beamish Hotel3-star · 7.8/10 · 692 reviews14% below usual12-month median: $109/nightOctober median$94 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in November, furthest below first.

  1. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport4-star · 7.3/10 · 2,999 reviews58% below usual12-month median: $773/nightNovember median$323 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Stay at Hotel Steyne4-star · 7.3/10 · 3,677 reviews41% below usual12-month median: $347/nightNovember median$204 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Arena Hotel (formerly Sleep Express Motel)3-star · 6.4/10 · 1,044 reviews35% below usual12-month median: $215/nightNovember median$140 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Fiori Apartments3-star · 5.8/10 · 1,659 reviews31% below usual12-month median: $171/nightNovember median$118 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews14% below usual12-month median: $173/nightNovember median$149 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Meriton Suites World Tower Sydney5-star · 9.2/10 · 4,928 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $571/nightNovember median$517 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Southend Hotel3-star8% below usual12-month median: $152/nightNovember median$140 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. Dalziel Lodge3-star · 8.6/10 · 1,325 reviews8% below usual12-month median: $156/nightNovember median$143 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Hotel Bondi3-star · 8.2/10 · 3,259 reviews7% below usual12-month median: $226/nightNovember median$211 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Mercure Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.8/10 · 3,172 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $172/nightNovember median$160 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. Napoleon On Kent4-star · 7.9/10 · 4,283 reviews4% below usual12-month median: $205/nightNovember median$197 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Oasis on Beamish Hotel3-star · 7.8/10 · 692 reviews3% below usual12-month median: $109/nightNovember median$106 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the under $100 range in November. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Oasis on Beamish Hotel3-star · 7.8/10 · 692 reviews3% below usual12-month median: $109/nightNovember median$106 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Fiori Apartments3-star · 5.8/10 · 1,659 reviews31% below usual12-month median: $171/nightNovember median$118 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Arena Hotel (formerly Sleep Express Motel)3-star · 6.4/10 · 1,044 reviews35% below usual12-month median: $215/nightNovember median$140 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in December, furthest below first.

  1. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport4-star · 7.3/10 · 2,999 reviews52% below usual12-month median: $773/nightDecember median$374 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Stay at Hotel Steyne4-star · 7.3/10 · 3,677 reviews40% below usual12-month median: $347/nightDecember median$207 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Arena Hotel (formerly Sleep Express Motel)3-star · 6.4/10 · 1,044 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $215/nightDecember median$164 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $173/nightDecember median$144 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. ibis Sydney Olympic Park3-star16% below usual12-month median: $165/nightDecember median$138 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,229 reviews12% below usual12-month median: $418/nightDecember median$370 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Fiori Apartments3-star · 5.8/10 · 1,659 reviews11% below usual12-month median: $171/nightDecember median$153 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney5-star · 9.0/10 · 11,137 reviews11% below usual12-month median: $345/nightDecember median$308 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Central Studio Hotel Sydney4-star · 7.6/10 · 6,029 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $168/nightDecember median$152 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Mercure Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.8/10 · 3,172 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $172/nightDecember median$154 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. Napoleon On Kent4-star · 7.9/10 · 4,283 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $205/nightDecember median$185 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. ibis Sydney World Square3-star · 7.5/10 · 4,971 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $205/nightDecember median$186 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the under $100 range in December. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. ibis Sydney Olympic Park3-star16% below usual12-month median: $165/nightDecember median$138 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $173/nightDecember median$144 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Central Studio Hotel Sydney4-star · 7.6/10 · 6,029 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $168/nightDecember median$152 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in December. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport4-star · 7.3/10 · 2,999 reviews52% below usual12-month median: $773/nightDecember median$374 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,229 reviews12% below usual12-month median: $418/nightDecember median$370 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney5-star · 9.0/10 · 11,137 reviews11% below usual12-month median: $345/nightDecember median$308 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in January, furthest below first.

  1. Mercure Sydney4-star · 8.3/10 · 12,281 reviews33% below usual12-month median: $264/nightJanuary median$176 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney5-star · 9.0/10 · 11,137 reviews33% below usual12-month median: $345/nightJanuary median$232 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,059 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $418/nightJanuary median$295 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited4-star · 9.8/10 · 7,677 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $237/nightJanuary median$176 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Rydges Camperdown4-star · 7.9/10 · 2,742 reviews24% below usual12-month median: $173/nightJanuary median$131 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel4-star · 8.0/10 · 3,262 reviews24% below usual12-month median: $217/nightJanuary median$166 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay5-star · 8.6/10 · 6,478 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $403/nightJanuary median$310 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour4-star · 7.2/10 · 6,858 reviews22% below usual12-month median: $228/nightJanuary median$177 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. A by Adina Sydney5-star · 8.8/10 · 6,854 reviews22% below usual12-month median: $322/nightJanuary median$250 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG4-star · 8.3/10 · 9,991 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $155/nightJanuary median$122 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. W Sydney5-star · 8.6/10 · 5,820 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $383/nightJanuary median$301 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Paradox Sydney5-star · 9.2/10 · 10,995 reviews20% below usual12-month median: $303/nightJanuary median$242 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the under $100 range in January. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG4-star · 8.3/10 · 9,991 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $155/nightJanuary median$122 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Rydges Camperdown4-star · 7.9/10 · 2,742 reviews24% below usual12-month median: $173/nightJanuary median$131 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel4-star · 8.0/10 · 3,262 reviews24% below usual12-month median: $217/nightJanuary median$166 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in January. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay5-star · 8.6/10 · 6,478 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $403/nightJanuary median$310 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. W Sydney5-star · 8.6/10 · 5,820 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $383/nightJanuary median$301 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,059 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $418/nightJanuary median$295 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

7 hotels are below their own usual price in February, furthest below first.

  1. The North Shore Hotel3-star · 7.7/10 · 936 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $156/nightFebruary median$147 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Mercure Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.8/10 · 3,172 reviews5% below usual12-month median: $172/nightFebruary median$163 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel5-star · 8.0/10 · 5,923 reviews3% below usual12-month median: $113/nightFebruary median$109 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Q Station4-star · 8.2/10 · 2,802 reviews2% below usual12-month median: $139/nightFebruary median$136 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Cityview Studio Accommodation3-star · 7.2/10 · 671 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $98/nightFebruary median$97 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Great Southern Hotel Sydney4-star · 8.2/10 · 15,686 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $128/nightFebruary median$127 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $173/nightFebruary median$171 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $200–400 range in February. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $173/nightFebruary median$171 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Mercure Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.8/10 · 3,172 reviews5% below usual12-month median: $172/nightFebruary median$163 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. The North Shore Hotel3-star · 7.7/10 · 936 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $156/nightFebruary median$147 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in February. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Nesuto Parramatta4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,217 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $173/nightFebruary median$171 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Mercure Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.8/10 · 3,172 reviews5% below usual12-month median: $172/nightFebruary median$163 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. The North Shore Hotel3-star · 7.7/10 · 936 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $156/nightFebruary median$147 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

8 hotels are below their own usual price in March, furthest below first.

  1. PARKROYAL Parramatta5-star · 8.4/10 · 5,808 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $193/nightMarch median$180 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG4-star · 8.2/10 · 2,700 reviews5% below usual12-month median: $142/nightMarch median$135 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. The North Shore Hotel3-star · 7.7/10 · 936 reviews5% below usual12-month median: $156/nightMarch median$148 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel5-star · 8.0/10 · 5,923 reviews4% below usual12-month median: $113/nightMarch median$108 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,633 reviews2% below usual12-month median: $364/nightMarch median$356 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Cityview Studio Accommodation3-star · 7.2/10 · 671 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $98/nightMarch median$97 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Edgecliff Lodge Motel3-star · 7.6/10 · 2,688 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $116/nightMarch median$115 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. Novotel Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.2/10 · 3,254 reviews1% below usual12-month median: $162/nightMarch median$161 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in March. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,633 reviews2% below usual12-month median: $364/nightMarch median$356 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in April, furthest below first.

  1. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited4-star · 9.8/10 · 7,677 reviews39% below usual12-month median: $237/nightApril median$146 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Mercure Sydney4-star · 8.3/10 · 12,281 reviews37% below usual12-month median: $264/nightApril median$167 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour4-star · 7.2/10 · 6,858 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $228/nightApril median$167 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.1/10 · 9,934 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $291/nightApril median$212 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,633 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $364/nightApril median$267 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel4-star · 8.0/10 · 3,262 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $217/nightApril median$160 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $177/nightApril median$132 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. ibis Sydney World Square3-star · 7.5/10 · 4,971 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $205/nightApril median$153 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Rydges Sydney Central5-star · 8.2/10 · 7,308 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $216/nightApril median$161 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Oaks Sydney Castlereagh Suites4-star · 7.9/10 · 5,620 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $189/nightApril median$146 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites4-star · 7.4/10 · 3,963 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $192/nightApril median$147 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites4-star · 8.0/10 · 11,214 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $206/nightApril median$159 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the under $100 range in April. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $177/nightApril median$132 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited4-star · 9.8/10 · 7,677 reviews39% below usual12-month median: $237/nightApril median$146 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Oaks Sydney Castlereagh Suites4-star · 7.9/10 · 5,620 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $189/nightApril median$146 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in April. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,633 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $364/nightApril median$267 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.1/10 · 9,934 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $291/nightApril median$212 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in May, furthest below first.

  1. Macleay Hotel4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,741 reviews34% below usual12-month median: $212/nightMay median$140 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited4-star · 9.8/10 · 7,677 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $237/nightMay median$169 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Rydges Sydney Central5-star · 8.2/10 · 7,308 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $216/nightMay median$162 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Mercure Sydney4-star · 8.3/10 · 12,281 reviews24% below usual12-month median: $264/nightMay median$199 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour4-star · 7.2/10 · 6,858 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $228/nightMay median$176 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel4-star · 8.0/10 · 3,262 reviews22% below usual12-month median: $217/nightMay median$170 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. ibis Budget - St Peters3-star · 6.2/10 · 6,746 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $101/nightMay median$80 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. The Branksome Hotel & Residences5-star · 9.0/10 · 4,194 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $181/nightMay median$144 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Swissotel Sydney5-star · 8.6/10 · 4,587 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $332/nightMay median$263 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,059 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $418/nightMay median$331 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG4-star · 8.2/10 · 2,700 reviews20% below usual12-month median: $142/nightMay median$114 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Citadines Walker North Sydney4-star · 8.5/10 · 3,527 reviews20% below usual12-month median: $174/nightMay median$140 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in May. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park5-star · 8.8/10 · 5,059 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $418/nightMay median$331 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Swissotel Sydney5-star · 8.6/10 · 4,587 reviews21% below usual12-month median: $332/nightMay median$263 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in June, furthest below first.

  1. Mercure Sydney4-star · 8.3/10 · 12,281 reviews39% below usual12-month median: $264/nightJune median$160 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews38% below usual12-month median: $177/nightJune median$110 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited4-star · 9.8/10 · 7,677 reviews38% below usual12-month median: $237/nightJune median$147 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. No 9 Springfield4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,874 reviews37% below usual12-month median: $198/nightJune median$125 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. 57Hotel4-star30% below usual12-month median: $193/nightJune median$135 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. YHA Sydney Harbour5-star · 9.2/10 · 7,725 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $219/nightJune median$156 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. St Marks Randwick3-star · 8.5/10 · 2,019 reviews28% below usual12-month median: $189/nightJune median$136 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites4-star · 8.0/10 · 11,214 reviews28% below usual12-month median: $206/nightJune median$147 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Shangri-La Sydney5-star · 8.7/10 · 13,410 reviews28% below usual12-month median: $433/nightJune median$313 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel4-star · 8.0/10 · 3,262 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $217/nightJune median$159 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour4-star · 7.2/10 · 6,858 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $228/nightJune median$166 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. YHA Sydney Central5-star · 8.2/10 · 9,635 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $178/nightJune median$131 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the under $100 range in June. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews38% below usual12-month median: $177/nightJune median$110 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. No 9 Springfield4-star · 8.1/10 · 3,874 reviews37% below usual12-month median: $198/nightJune median$125 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. YHA Sydney Central5-star · 8.2/10 · 9,635 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $178/nightJune median$131 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in June. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Shangri-La Sydney5-star · 8.7/10 · 13,410 reviews28% below usual12-month median: $433/nightJune median$313 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in July, furthest below first.

  1. Mercure Sydney4-star · 8.3/10 · 12,281 reviews34% below usual12-month median: $264/nightJuly median$175 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited4-star · 9.8/10 · 7,677 reviews33% below usual12-month median: $237/nightJuly median$158 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews30% below usual12-month median: $177/nightJuly median$124 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. St Marks Randwick3-star · 8.5/10 · 2,019 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $189/nightJuly median$135 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Shangri-La Sydney5-star · 8.7/10 · 13,410 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $433/nightJuly median$315 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. The Lurline Randwick4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,170 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $234/nightJuly median$174 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.1/10 · 9,934 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $291/nightJuly median$215 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites4-star · 8.0/10 · 11,214 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $206/nightJuly median$153 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Macleay Hotel4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,741 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $212/nightJuly median$159 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel4-star · 8.0/10 · 3,262 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $217/nightJuly median$162 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. Rydges Sydney Central5-star · 8.2/10 · 7,308 reviews25% below usual12-month median: $216/nightJuly median$163 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Rydges Camperdown4-star · 7.9/10 · 2,742 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $173/nightJuly median$133 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the under $100 range in July. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews30% below usual12-month median: $177/nightJuly median$124 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Rydges Camperdown4-star · 7.9/10 · 2,742 reviews23% below usual12-month median: $173/nightJuly median$133 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. St Marks Randwick3-star · 8.5/10 · 2,019 reviews29% below usual12-month median: $189/nightJuly median$135 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in July. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. Shangri-La Sydney5-star · 8.7/10 · 13,410 reviews27% below usual12-month median: $433/nightJuly median$315 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour5-star · 8.1/10 · 9,934 reviews26% below usual12-month median: $291/nightJuly median$215 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in August, furthest below first.

  1. The Branksome Hotel & Residences5-star · 9.0/10 · 4,194 reviews20% below usual12-month median: $181/nightAugust median$145 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Wake Up! Sydney Central5-star · 8.3/10 · 3,660 reviews19% below usual12-month median: $169/nightAugust median$137 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. The Lurline Randwick4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,170 reviews19% below usual12-month median: $234/nightAugust median$190 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites4-star · 7.4/10 · 3,963 reviews18% below usual12-month median: $192/nightAugust median$158 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Sydney Central Inn3-star · 7.0/10 · 682 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $111/nightAugust median$92 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. ibis Sydney Airport4-star · 7.3/10 · 8,325 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $158/nightAugust median$132 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. ibis budget Sydney East3-star · 7.6/10 · 4,589 reviews16% below usual12-month median: $188/nightAugust median$158 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park3-star · 6.2/10 · 7,756 reviews15% below usual12-month median: $117/nightAugust median$99 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Perouse Randwick by Sydney Lodges3-star · 8.3/10 · 1,108 reviews15% below usual12-month median: $128/nightAugust median$109 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. YHA Sydney Harbour5-star · 9.2/10 · 7,725 reviews15% below usual12-month median: $219/nightAugust median$186 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. High Cross Randwick by Sydney Lodges3-star · 8.2/10 · 696 reviews14% below usual12-month median: $125/nightAugust median$107 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. 28 Hotel3-star · 8.3/10 · 2,278 reviews14% below usual12-month median: $158/nightAugust median$136 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $200–400 range in August. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. The Lurline Randwick4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,170 reviews19% below usual12-month median: $234/nightAugust median$190 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. YHA Sydney Harbour5-star · 9.2/10 · 7,725 reviews15% below usual12-month median: $219/nightAugust median$186 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites4-star · 7.4/10 · 3,963 reviews18% below usual12-month median: $192/nightAugust median$158 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in August. Closest to your budget: $100–200.

  1. The Lurline Randwick4-star · 8.4/10 · 3,170 reviews19% below usual12-month median: $234/nightAugust median$190 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. YHA Sydney Harbour5-star · 9.2/10 · 7,725 reviews15% below usual12-month median: $219/nightAugust median$186 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites4-star · 7.4/10 · 3,963 reviews18% below usual12-month median: $192/nightAugust median$158 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

12 hotels are below their own usual price in September, furthest below first.

  1. St Marks Randwick3-star · 8.5/10 · 2,019 reviews28% below usual12-month median: $189/nightSeptember median$137 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. ibis Sydney Airport4-star · 7.3/10 · 8,325 reviews20% below usual12-month median: $158/nightSeptember median$126 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Sydney Central Inn3-star · 7.0/10 · 682 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $111/nightSeptember median$92 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  4. The Branksome Hotel & Residences5-star · 9.0/10 · 4,194 reviews17% below usual12-month median: $181/nightSeptember median$151 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  5. Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel3-star · 8.6/10 · 82 reviews14% below usual12-month median: $151/nightSeptember median$130 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  6. Novotel Sydney Parramatta4-star · 7.2/10 · 3,254 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $162/nightSeptember median$146 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  7. Song Hotel Sydney4-star · 9.0/10 · 4,394 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $228/nightSeptember median$206 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  8. Little National Hotel Sydney5-star · 9.4/10 · 4,657 reviews9% below usual12-month median: $255/nightSeptember median$232 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  9. Hotel Challis Potts Point3-star · 8.4/10 · 3,545 reviews8% below usual12-month median: $177/nightSeptember median$163 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  10. The Grace Hotel5-star · 8.9/10 · 18,753 reviews7% below usual12-month median: $261/nightSeptember median$242 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  11. ibis Budget - St Peters3-star · 6.2/10 · 6,746 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $101/nightSeptember median$95 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  12. Wake Up! Sydney Central5-star · 8.3/10 · 3,660 reviews6% below usual12-month median: $169/nightSeptember median$159 /night · USDView hotel & dates →

No hotels in this Sydney shortlist are in the $400+ range in September. Closest to your budget: $200–400.

  1. The Grace Hotel5-star · 8.9/10 · 18,753 reviews7% below usual12-month median: $261/nightSeptember median$242 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  2. Little National Hotel Sydney5-star · 9.4/10 · 4,657 reviews9% below usual12-month median: $255/nightSeptember median$232 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
  3. Song Hotel Sydney4-star · 9.0/10 · 4,394 reviews10% below usual12-month median: $228/nightSeptember median$206 /night · USDView hotel & dates →
Hotel price distribution

October · 130 hotels · median $199/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 130 Sydney hotels in October. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $199 per night.

October: 130 hotels, median $199 a night, from 1653 prices.

November · 130 hotels · median $241/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 130 Sydney hotels in November. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $241 per night.

November: 130 hotels, median $241 a night, from 2382 prices.

December · 130 hotels · median $208/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 130 Sydney hotels in December. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $208 per night.

December: 130 hotels, median $208 a night, from 2071 prices.

January · 127 hotels · median $180/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 127 Sydney hotels in January. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $180 per night.

January: 127 hotels, median $180 a night, from 2191 prices.

February · 127 hotels · median $234/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 127 Sydney hotels in February. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $234 per night.

February: 127 hotels, median $234 a night, from 1951 prices.

March · 127 hotels · median $229/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 127 Sydney hotels in March. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $229 per night.

March: 127 hotels, median $229 a night, from 2257 prices.

April · 124 hotels · median $163/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 124 Sydney hotels in April. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $163 per night.

April: 124 hotels, median $163 a night, from 2214 prices.

May · 124 hotels · median $168/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 124 Sydney hotels in May. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $168 per night.

May: 124 hotels, median $168 a night, from 2161 prices.

June · 123 hotels · median $159/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 123 Sydney hotels in June. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $159 per night.

June: 123 hotels, median $159 a night, from 1976 prices.

July · 120 hotels · median $167/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 120 Sydney hotels in July. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $167 per night.

July: 120 hotels, median $167 a night, from 2052 prices.

August · 116 hotels · median $188/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 116 Sydney hotels in August. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $188 per night.

August: 116 hotels, median $188 a night, from 2007 prices.

September · 105 hotels · median $186/night

$108 or less$457 or more

Recorded nightly prices across 105 Sydney hotels in September. Taller bars mean more price checks in that range, not more unique hotels. The highlighted range contains the median of $186 per night.

September: 105 hotels, median $186 a night, from 878 prices.

The rest of the market moves together — about 28% between the cheapest month and the most expensive. 3-star hotels discount less, about 19%, so waiting for the low season buys you less at the top of the market.

Which nights

median by arrival day, across every hotel we track and all twelve months
$174Mon
$190Tue
$190Wed
$185Thu
$207Fri
$231Sat
$166Sun

Arriving on a Sunday instead of a Saturday saves 28% at the Sydney median — $65 a night, on the same hotels. Measured across 23,793 forward prices.

Every hotel we track in Sydney

141 tracked hotels · compare locations and measured prices
  1. Royal Hotel Ryde · 32 nights measured3★$83
  2. Hurstville Ritz Hotel · 32 nights measured3★$86
  3. Fiori Apartments · 31 nights measured3★$106
  4. Oasis on Beamish Hotel · 21 nights measured3★$108
  5. ibis Budget - Enfield · 28 nights measured3★$108
  6. Greenacre Hotel · 31 nights measured3★$109
  7. 790 on George Backpackers · 23 nights measured3★$112
  8. ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park · 18 nights measured3★$123
  9. Edgecliff Lodge Motel · 32 nights measured3★$125
  10. Sydney Central Inn · 26 nights measured3★$127
  11. Southern Cross Hotel · 31 nights measured3★$127
  12. ibis Budget - St Peters · 34 nights measured3★$130
  13. Darcy's Hotel · 27 nights measured3★$132
  14. Southend Hotel · 26 nights measured3★$136
  15. Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel · 34 nights measured5★$137
  16. Arena Hotel (formerly Sleep Express Motel) · 34 nights measured3★$138
  17. Perouse Randwick by Sydney Lodges · 26 nights measured3★$141
  18. High Cross Randwick by Sydney Lodges · 25 nights measured3★$142
  19. Oaks Sydney North Ryde Suites · 30 nights measured4★$143
  20. Nesuto Parramatta · 32 nights measured4★$144
  21. Q Station · 32 nights measured4★$144
  22. Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central · 33 nights measured4★$145
  23. The North Shore Hotel · 33 nights measured3★$152
  24. Quest Macquarie Park · 34 nights measured4★$154
  25. Rydges Camperdown · 34 nights measured4★$155
  26. Airport Hotel Sydney · 34 nights measured3★$157
  27. St Marks Randwick · 29 nights measured3★$159
  28. APX World Square · 34 nights measured4★$160
  29. Little Coogee Hotel · 23 nights measured3★$163
  30. ibis budget Sydney Airport · 34 nights measured3★$165
Show the other 98 hotels
  1. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport · 34 nights measured4★$166
  2. ibis Sydney Olympic Park · 14 nights measured3★$167
  3. Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites · 34 nights measured4★$172
  4. Hotel Hacienda · 34 nights measured3★$172
  5. Avoca Randwick by Sydney Lodges · 25 nights measured3★$173
  6. YHA Sydney Central · 31 nights measured5★$174
  7. Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel · 30 nights measured3★$176
  8. Mercure Sydney Manly Warringah · 34 nights measured4★$176
  9. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport · 34 nights measured4★$178
  10. ibis Styles Sydney Central · 33 nights measured3★$181
  11. Mercure Sydney Parramatta · 28 nights measured4★$181
  12. Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport · 34 nights measured5★$183
  13. YHA Sydney Harbour · 30 nights measured5★$189
  14. Hotel Challis Potts Point · 29 nights measured3★$189
  15. Oaks Sydney Castlereagh Suites · 34 nights measured4★$192
  16. Wake Up! Sydney Central · 22 nights measured5★$192
  17. Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG · 34 nights measured4★$194
  18. Mantra on Sydney Airport · 32 nights measured4★$195
  19. Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG · 29 nights measured4★$195
  20. 57Hotel · 13 nights measured4★$196
  21. The Branksome Hotel & Residences · 32 nights measured5★$197
  22. Royal Hotel Randwick · 31 nights measured3★$200
  23. Quest Mascot · 29 nights measured5★$201
  24. Sydney Boutique Hotel · 34 nights measured3★$201
  25. ibis Sydney Airport · 24 nights measured4★$202
  26. Stay at Hotel Steyne · 32 nights measured4★$202
  27. Vibe Hotel Sydney · 33 nights measured5★$202
  28. Novotel Sydney Parramatta · 29 nights measured4★$203
  29. Hotel Bondi · 30 nights measured3★$204
  30. Central Studio Hotel Sydney · 30 nights measured4★$206
  31. Novotel Sydney International Airport · 32 nights measured4★$207
  32. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney · 33 nights measured4★$207
  33. Great Southern Hotel Sydney · 34 nights measured4★$210
  34. 28 Hotel · 32 nights measured3★$211
  35. Dalziel Lodge · 23 nights measured3★$211
  36. ibis budget Sydney East · 34 nights measured3★$211
  37. Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites · 34 nights measured4★$213
  38. YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD · 33 nights measured4★$213
  39. Rydges Sydney Central · 34 nights measured5★$215
  40. Nomads Sydney · 33 nights measured3★$217
  41. Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach · 34 nights measured3★$219
  42. No 9 Springfield · 34 nights measured4★$221
  43. Novotel Sydney Olympic Park · 13 nights measured4★$221
  44. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel · 34 nights measured5★$223
  45. Adge Hotel and Residences · 21 nights measured4★$224
  46. Criterion Hotel Sydney · 26 nights measured3★$227
  47. Napoleon On Kent · 24 nights measured4★$230
  48. The Lurline Randwick · 30 nights measured4★$232
  49. Moxy Sydney Airport · 34 nights measured4★$233
  50. YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB · 32 nights measured4★$235
  51. Macleay Hotel · 30 nights measured4★$236
  52. The Sydney Boulevard Hotel · 34 nights measured4★$242
  53. Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks · 30 nights measured4★$242
  54. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel · 34 nights measured4★$247
  55. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$250
  56. Mercure Sydney · 34 nights measured4★$250
  57. The Ultimo · 34 nights measured4★$256
  58. Kith Hotel Darling Harbour · 21 nights measured3★$256
  59. Rydges World Square · 34 nights measured5★$257
  60. PARKROYAL Parramatta · 34 nights measured5★$258
  61. Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills · 33 nights measured5★$260
  62. ibis Sydney World Square · 33 nights measured3★$262
  63. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour · 34 nights measured4★$271
  64. Megaboom City Hotel · 30 nights measured4★$275
  65. Song Hotel Sydney · 33 nights measured4★$277
  66. Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour · 33 nights measured5★$277
  67. ibis Sydney Barangaroo · 33 nights measured3★$277
  68. Park Regis City Centre · 34 nights measured3★$283
  69. Ace Hotel Sydney · 30 nights measured5★$301
  70. Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour · 34 nights measured4★$304
  71. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$307
  72. One Global Resorts Green Square · 34 nights measured5★$307
  73. Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour · 34 nights measured5★$311
  74. Little National Hotel Sydney · 31 nights measured5★$314
  75. Adina Sydney Darling Harbour · 34 nights measured5★$317
  76. A by Adina Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$320
  77. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$325
  78. Citadines Walker North Sydney · 34 nights measured4★$328
  79. QT Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$333
  80. Vibe Hotel North Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$342
  81. Meriton Suites Kent Street Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$358
  82. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited · 33 nights measured4★$363
  83. The Grace Hotel · 33 nights measured5★$364
  84. Paradox Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$382
  85. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay · 34 nights measured5★$393
  86. View Sydney · 34 nights measured4★$393
  87. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$394
  88. Swissotel Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$406
  89. Hyatt Regency Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$408
  90. Pullman Sydney Hyde Park · 31 nights measured5★$431
  91. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour · 34 nights measured5★$434
  92. Hilton Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$439
  93. W Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$442
  94. Shangri-La Sydney · 33 nights measured5★$447
  95. SKYE Suites Sydney · 31 nights measured5★$462
  96. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park · 34 nights measured5★$463
  97. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney · 34 nights measured5★$485
  98. Meriton Suites World Tower Sydney · 24 nights measured5★$590
Also tracked, no refundable one-night rate at last check — 13
  1. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport4★
  2. Central Private Hotel3★
  3. Cityview Studio Accommodation3★
  4. Granville Hotel3★
  5. Markets Hotel3★
  6. Meriton Suites Chatswood5★
  7. Meriton Suites Church Street Parramatta5★
  8. Meriton Suites North Sydney5★
  9. Meriton Suites Pitt Street Sydney5★
  10. Meriton Suites Waterloo5★
  11. Meriton Suites Zetland5★
  12. Neutral Bay Lodge3★
  13. The Coogee View Beachfront Serviced Apartments3★

Recent Sydney deal records

  1. Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel$109 total1 night from 6 Dec 202659% below · 40 comparable
  2. ibis Budget - Enfield$64 total1 night from 7 Dec 202658% below · 30 comparable
  3. ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park$83 total1 night from 22 Oct 202651% below · 20 nights
  4. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour$135 total1 night from 1 Nov 202644% below · 31 nights
  5. Vibe Hotel Sydney$153 total1 night from 2 Nov 202643% below · 31 nights
  6. Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited$173 total1 night from 3 Dec 202641% below · 34 nights
  7. Greenacre Hotel$661 total7 nights from 19 Oct 202641% below · 31 comparable
  8. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport$86 total1 night from 21 Dec 202640% below · 22 nights
  9. Oasis on Beamish Hotel$652 total7 nights from 16 Nov 202640% below · 32 comparable

Watch Sydney

We email you when a month here gets materially cheaper. Nothing else — no digest, no weekly send.

How we work this out

Every hotel here is priced once a week for the same stay — one refundable night, two adults — on dates spread across the next twelve months. Holding the room and the party the same is what makes a change in the answer mean something; how far ahead each date sits is the one thing we vary on purpose, because that is the question this page answers — which month to go, not how early to book. Every figure is a one-night stay as quoted, never a longer total divided down. The longer version.