Tour Sydney’s iconic landmarks. Just a short walk from the hotel, guests can explore the world-renowned Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, offering unforgettable performances, guided tours, and panoramic harbor views. Along Macquarie Street, discover Sydney’s colonial heritage through Parliament House, the State Library, and other historic buildings. A stroll through The Rocks reveals cobblestone laneways, sandstone terraces, and weekend markets that echo the city’s earliest days. Around the corner from the premier shopping avenue, Castlereagh Street, the Queen Victoria Building and Strand Arcade blend historic architecture with designer fashion and Australian craftsmanship.

Explore Australian arts and culture. As Sydney’s official Hotel of the Arts, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has partnered with the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over two decades. The gallery, just minutes away, houses one of Australia’s most significant art collections and hosts the prestigious Archibald Prize. Across Circular Quay, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia showcases leading international and local artists, while the State Library of New South Wales offers rare archives and public programs in its historic Mitchell Building.

Explore the flora and fauna of Australia. The nearby Royal Botanic Garden Sydney provides a tranquil escape with themed gardens and scenic walking paths. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium introduces visitors to life on the Great Barrier Reef and the diverse creatures of the Indo-Pacific region like the dugong, a relative of the North American manatee. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo offers up close encounters with koalas and kangaroos as well as opportunities to learn about native wildlife on the continent.