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Best neighborhoods in Sydney

19 places from 15 Sydney travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

19 places

  1. Darling Harbour

    Neighborhood · Darling Harbour

    Former railway yards turned waterfront precinct with museums, parks, bars and restaurants.

    1:25· Yellow Productionsin 8 vlogs

  2. Manly

    Neighborhood · Manly

    Famous seaside suburb reached by ferry, with calm Manly Cove, the historic Corso and surf at Manly Beach.

    6:09· Ken Abroadin 5 vlogs

  3. Rose Bay

    Neighborhood · Rose Bay

    A harbourside neighbourhood in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

    12:56· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogs

  4. Haymarket

    Neighborhood · Haymarket

    Central Sydney area near Town Hall known for its Asian community and abundance of Asian restaurants, including Chinatown.

    20:43· Mark Wiensin 2 vlogs

  5. Marrickville

    Neighborhood · Marrickville

    Inner-west suburb a little outside central Sydney with a large Vietnamese community and well-known banh mi spots.

    0:53· Mark Wiensin 2 vlogs

  6. Paddington

    Neighborhood · Paddington

    A gracious inner-city suburb that grew as Sydney expanded beyond its convict beginnings.

    1:16· Expedia.com.auin 2 vlogs

  7. Chinatown

    Neighborhood · Haymarket

    Australia's largest Chinatown, close to Central Station, with food covering all sorts of Asian cuisines.

    9:18· TriFate Lifestylein 2 vlogs

  8. Newtown

    Neighborhood · Newtown

    Bohemian inner-west suburb known for street art, alternative culture, vintage stores, bookshops and record shops.

    13:29· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

  9. Watsons Bay

    Neighborhood · Watsons Bay

    Harbourside village near South Head, a prime spot for sunset views over the water.

    14:07· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

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10 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Bankstown

    Neighborhood · Bankstown

    Western Sydney suburb with a strong Vietnamese food scene, including long-running family pho restaurants.

    21:09· Mark Wiens1 vlog

  2. Harris Park

    Neighborhood · Harris Park

    Sydney's Little India, a street lined with Indian restaurants, supermarkets and snack stands.

    35:54· Mark Wiens1 vlog

  3. Kings Cross

    Neighborhood · Kings Cross

    Busy nightlife district and the cheapest place in Sydney to party late, marked by its famous Coca-Cola billboard.

    1:58· Yellow Productions1 vlog

  4. Woolloomooloo

    Neighborhood · Woolloomooloo

    Eastern neighbourhood with coffee shops and entertainment, home to the original Harry's Cafe de Wheels.

    2:01· Yellow Productions1 vlog

  5. Moore Park

    Neighborhood · Moore Park

    Eastern area of Sydney with entertainment and daytime activities.

    2:01· Yellow Productions1 vlog

  6. Potts Point

    Neighborhood · Potts Point

    Inner-city harbourside neighbourhood close to the CBD, the Royal Botanic Garden and the Opera House.

    1:15· Juan Marcel & Rhylan1 vlog

  7. Surry Hills

    Neighborhood · Surry Hills

    Eclectic inner-city area known for great brunch spots, trendy bars and a diverse range of restaurants.

    3:50· World Wild Hearts1 vlog

  8. Katoomba

    Neighborhood · Blue Mountains

    Main town of the Blue Mountains and gateway to Echo Point and Scenic World, with hop-on hop-off tours and local buses looping the main sights.

    1:15· Josh Goes Slow1 vlog

  9. Barangaroo

    Neighborhood · Barangaroo

    Upscale harbourside precinct with striking modern architecture, restaurants, a ferry wharf and a waterfront plaza.

    40:41· Zane Travel1 vlog

  10. Leura

    Neighborhood · Blue Mountains

    Quaint mountain village with artisanal food shops, local art galleries and a charming village atmosphere.

    1:57· Sydney1 vlog