Six of the best LGBTQ-friendly hotels in Sydney
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Whether you’re planning a trip to Sydney for Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras in late February/early March, or want to explore this iconic Australian city at any other time of the year, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to hotels. GayCities profiles six destinations where LGBTQ+ travelers are sure of a warm welcome.
The Old Clare Hotel
The Old Clare Hotel (1 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia) earns praise for its stunning heritage design, which seamlessly blends Art Deco and Victorian architecture with contemporary luxury. It offers spacious rooms with unique vintage touches, soaring ceilings, and impressive bathtubs. The rooftop pool and bar provide stylish relaxation spots, while the central Chippendale location offers easy access to Central Station—just minutes from Oxford Street, making it ideal for Mardi Gras attendees. It also offers excellent on-site dining and is listed as an official accommodation option through the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Packages.
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Adge Hotel & Residences
The Adge (212 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia) offers both stylish, colorful hotel rooms and serviced apartments. It’s conveniently located close to Oxford Street, Hyde Park, and Sydney’s CBD. Guests typically rave about the chic interiors, eye-catching carpets, and friendly staff. Golosa Café serves all-day breakfasts and Italian baked treats, while Brazilian-Aussie fusion restaurant Bronte Belo City comes alive in the evenings. This is another hotel signed up to the official Sydney Mardi Gras package deals for 2026.
On its website, it also has a pledge toward fostering inclusivity: “We proudly celebrate and welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, sexualities, identities, abilities and beliefs. We are committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe, respected and truly at home.
ADGE Hotel & Residences Sydney Surry Hills
Award-winning accomodations 212 Riley street · surrey hills, NSW 2010(+61) 280-9398
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Novotel Sydney City Centre
Novotel Sydney City Centre (7/9 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia) is located moments from Wynyard Station and is an easy walk or train ride to key Mardi Gras locations, including Oxford Street, Hyde Park, and Circular Quay. The Novotel brqand is a known for being LGBTQ-friendly, and the Novotel Sydney City Centre proudly welcomes Mardi Gras attendees on its website, with links to the official Mardi Gras website. It offers 283 freshly refurbished, clean and comfortable rooms on 22 levels.
Vibe Hotel Sydney
Popular with gay visitors since its early days as the Southern Cross Hotel, the Vibe (111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia) is surrounded by Hyde Park, Chinatown, and Sydney Tower, and is steps away from the gay-nightlife buzz of Oxford Street. Vibe Hotel Sydney features 198 guest rooms, including 13 suites. It boasts a rooftop pool and the ground floor Storehouse Sydney Central Café and Bar. There are also hundreds of restaurants within a half-mile radius, and plenty of public transport hubs. Its location is one of the factors that reviewers repeatedly praise.
Vibe Hotel Sydney
Steps away from gay nightlife 111 Goulburn St · Sydney, NSW 2000
(282) 723-300
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Hilton Sydney
Located directly opposite the Queen Victoria Building in the Sydney CBD (Commercial and Business District), Hilton Sydney (488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia) is around a 10-15 minute walk to Oxford Street and Darlinghurst. Although not as close to the gayborhood as some of the other hotels mentioned here, Hilton brand is well-known for being LGBTQ-friendly.
In 2023, Hilton partnered with the non-profit, Minus18’s (set up by Australian actress Ruby Rose), to help organize inclusive school formals that welcomed queer youth. Hilton also has a global policy to create inclusive environments, actively training staff to serve the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hilton Sydney offers a day spa, salon, indoor pool and gym, brasserie, and two bars, including an elevated terrace one that’s perfect for sunset DJ sessions. The large, 43-story hotel offers 587 rooms.
Paramount House Hotel
Paramount House Hotel (80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia) offers LGBTQ+ travelers a stylish home base in trendy Surry Hills, one of Sydney’s most gay-friendly neighborhoods. The heritage property—the former headquarters of Paramount Pictures Studios—features beautifully updated accommodations, surrounded by the hippest restaurants, cafes, and bars. The hotel sits just minutes from Oxford Street’s vibrant gay scene in neighboring Darlinghurst. It offers 29 rooms, with prices starting from around AUS$240 per night.
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