The New South wales accommodation market is dominated by the huge Sydney hotels and apartments marketplace plus the holiday resort sector located all along the coastline . There is a wonderful collection of traditional and boutique hotels throughout the Sydney CBD and surrounding areas such as Darling Harbour, Surrey Hills and The Rocks . Sydney plays host to a lot of special events such as conferences, sports events, exhibitions, concerts and entertainment and it’s not uncommon to have a shortage of beds in the CBD and inner city at those times.

Airport transfers can often involve a trip of some distance to and from the accommodation. Guests should always check if transfer costs are going to add any significant or unexpected expense to the budget. For a hassle free arrival , it’s a good idea to pre-book  Sydney airport transfers.

So the message is …. book Sydney hotel in advance and if you need accommodation for the Sydney New Year celebrations, then book as far in advance as possible and be prepared for premium tariffs for those nights !

Sydney is well served by an extensive selection of apartments, both serviced and unserviced, that provide an alternative to the usual hotel suite. Some apartments are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with self catering capability while others will offer a kitchenette with only limited cooking capability.

The coastline north and south of Sydney has numerous popular beaches that attract hordes of holiday makers during school holiday periods. The available accommodation at these beach locations is made up of holiday resorts and apartments (condominiums) that service the holiday demand .

This beach apartment accommodation ranges from 1 to 4 bedrooms, complete with an equipped kitchen for self catering and with all linen included. Guests only need to bring their personal effects and foodstuffs.  Apartments usually have a minimum stay requirement of 2 or 3 nights in low season periods with longer minimum stays during peak seasons . For single night stays, hotels and motels are recommended.

The Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands, both inland from Sydney, have several well known guest houses which are very popular with Sydney residents seeking the relaxation of a week-end break. New South Wales has an excellent range of bed and breakfast establishments , especially in the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions. Boutique rural lodges, secluded bush cabins, week-end retreats and farm stays all provide lodging options away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney .

Hotel numbers decline as you move away from the coast into the country regions where motels and motor inns become the only accommodation choice .  

So there you have it…. everything from world class hotels and apartments to backpacker hostels in Sydney, holiday apartments and resorts along the coast with motels and motor inns in the country areas.