Hotels in Australia

Hotels in Australia: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Australia cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Rates are highest at the peak from December to February, the beach season. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Australia: most popular cities

Australia has several large coastal cities and famous nature destinations. These are the places travellers choose most often:

• Sydney. The most common choice, with the widest range of hotels. The Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
• Melbourne. The capital of culture and cafés, a base for the Great Ocean Road.
• Brisbane. A sunny city on the east coast, the gateway to the Gold Coast.
• Cairns. The base for the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests.
• Perth. The largest city in the west, with beaches and nearby wine regions.
• Adelaide and Hobart. Quieter state capitals, known for wine and the nature of Tasmania.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Australia

Australia combines cities, nature and Aboriginal culture, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• The Great Ocean Road. The country's most famous scenic route along the southern coast, perfect for a road trip.
• Sydney. The Opera House, beaches and the Harbour Bridge, which the bold climb across its arch.
• Aboriginal culture. Walks led by Indigenous communities offer a window into the world's oldest living culture.
• Uluru. The red monolith at the heart of the continent, one of the UNESCO biosphere reserves.
• Surfing. The coasts suit surfers from beginners to experts.

How much does a trip to Australia cost

A meal at an affordable restaurant is about 13 dollars, two days of groceries about 20 dollars, and a public transport ticket about 3 dollars. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and ATMs are easy to find. The currency is the Australian dollar. Campsites and RV parks are well-equipped and often close to beaches.

When is the best time to visit Australia

The seasons are reversed, with summer from December to February, the peak of the beach and festival season and the priciest. The low season from June to August means a quieter country and good whale watching. Spring and autumn are mild and comfortable for exploring the cities.

Getting to and around Australia

Most international flights land in Sydney or Melbourne, with Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide also good options. Flights from Europe are long, often with a layover in Singapore or Hong Kong. Within the country there is a network of buses (such as Greyhound) and trains, though distances are huge, so domestic flights with Qantas and Virgin Australia are useful for longer trips. Cities have buses, suburban trains and trams (Melbourne). Driving is on the left, and renting a car usually needs an International Driving Permit.

Example hotels in Australia

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Four Seasons Hotel Sydney and Shangri-La Sydney in Sydney (central, from approx. AUD 350).
• Crown Towers Melbourne and The Hotel Windsor in Melbourne (from approx. AUD 300).
• The Calile Hotel in Brisbane (from approx. AUD 250).