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A modern kitchen with a bar area, green chairs, and a wine cooler.

A multi-story building with ornate balconies and arched windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, desk, and fireplace.

A building with a sign reading "SPICERS POTTS POINT".

1. Spicers Potts Point

0.3 km from McElhone Stairs

David

NT$7,114

NT$7,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a central open space, benches, hanging lights, and a view of an outdoor area with plants and tables.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a clock tower and high-rise buildings. There is a round table with books and a lamp.

A large indoor swimming pool with white columns, sunlit ceiling, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A bar area with a long counter, various bottles, and decorative items.

2. Capella Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.3 km from McElhone Stairs

Christina and Rudolf

NT$20,071

NT$22,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A black double door with a chandelier above, a reception sign, and a Medusa Hotel sign on the wall.

A luxurious room with a fireplace, a chandelier, a mirror, and a red carpet.

A spacious indoor area with a central table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large umbrella.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a round mirror, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Medusa Boutique Hotel

Darlinghurst, 1 km from McElhone Stairs

Ari

NT$5,169

NT$5,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a central round coffee table, sofas, and a large window offering a city view.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a view of the cityscape, and modern buildings.

A modern meeting room with large windows, a conference table, and chairs.

A modern conference room with a long table, chairs, and overhead lighting.

4. Little National Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

NIGEL

NT$4,980

NT$5,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A historic building with a classical facade, large windows, and a flag.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large potted plant, and a view of a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk, and a vase of flowers.

A gym with multiple treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

5. Paradox Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.3 km from McElhone Stairs

Callum

NT$6,346

NT$6,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A table set for two with a view of a cityscape and water in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, indoor plants, and a bar area.

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a small table, and a framed artwork.

A room with a large window offering a view of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

6. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

The Rocks, 1.6 km from McElhone Stairs

HONGYI

NT$7,947

NT$8,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, wooden paneling, and a mezzanine level with seating.

A hotel entrance with a large glass window displaying cacti and succulents, and the name "Ace Hotel" visible.

A cozy reading nook with bookshelves, leather seating, and a brick archway.

A bar area with wooden beams, a seating area, and a display of bottles.

7. Ace Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

Nathan

NT$6,251

NT$6,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, wooden chairs, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A bar area with multiple hanging pendant lights, a counter with a white surface, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round coffee table with vases, a TV on the wall, and a wardrobe.

8. Song Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Jennifer

NT$4,399

NT$4,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand staircase with red carpet and black and white checkered steps, leading to an ornate ceiling with a central emblem marked '99'.

A spacious living room with a city view, featuring a round coffee table, sofas, and a large window.

An architectural corridor with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

9. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Chris

NT$6,285

NT$6,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a bar area.

A long, ornate dining area with a central aisle, wooden tables, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink and countertop.

10. QT Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.5 km from McElhone Stairs

Steven

NT$4,877

NT$5,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a metal ladder, and a view of a gym area.

A multi-level atrium with a central glass ceiling, multiple floors, and a central escalator.

A bar with shelves stocked with bottles, a clock, and signs for cigars and pipes.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a decorative floor pattern.

11. The Grace Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 1.6 km from McElhone Stairs

Crystal

NT$5,859

NT$6,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A night view from a balcony with a cityscape, including a bridge and waterfront buildings.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, two chairs, and a small table with glasses.

A modern living room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

12. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 1.2 km from McElhone Stairs

Nicole

NT$7,907

NT$8,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a marble counter, black bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A rooftop pool area with outdoor seating and a small garden.

A spacious living area with a green sofa, white armchairs, a marble coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious lobby with marble columns, seating areas, and a high ceiling with skylights.

13. Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG

1.6 km from McElhone Stairs

Andrea

NT$5,453

NT$5,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round ottoman, and a hanging chair.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the living area.

A modern living space with a dining area, kitchen, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

14. Zara Tower Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

"I love everything about this place. From the staff, christine, thank you for going above and beyond! The place itself is so spacious, clean, fully equipped and most of all super comfortable beds. The location is perfect! you can walk everywhere. Lots of restaurants around and transportation are within 5 mins walking. There’s nothing bad i can say about this place. I highly recommend and will be staying here again."

Ira Monica

NT$8,211

NT$9,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A dimly lit restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and round tables with stools.

A public square with a central water feature, steps leading to a monument, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, hanging glassware, and a variety of bottles.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

15. The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Ana

NT$5,433

NT$5,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, surrounded by greenery and a brick building facade.

A restaurant with long tables, wicker chairs, a bar area with a counter, and hanging wine glasses.

A lobby with a ticket booth, a staircase leading to a book-filled area, and a blue circular floor with text.

A hotel with a rooftop terrace featuring outdoor seating and a garden.

16. 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia

1.5 km from McElhone Stairs

Adam

NT$6,690

NT$7,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A room with two black chairs, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of trees through a glass door.

A reception desk with a framed cityscape picture, a vase with pink flowers, and a patterned wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a window with a city view.

17. City Budget Hotel

Darlinghurst, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Andrew

NT$3,138

NT$3,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a large wooden column, a circular seating area, and a glass facade.

A multi-level atrium with a glass ceiling, circular light fixtures, and a modern architectural design.

18. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 1.4 km from McElhone Stairs

Janice

NT$6,265

NT$6,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern indoor swimming pool with a sleek, curved ceiling design and a clear, blue pool.

A woman in a blue dress sitting on a wicker chair by a window with a view of greenery and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass railing, seating area, and a fireplace.

19. SKYE Suites Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from McElhone Stairs

Candice

NT$6,833

NT$7,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A staircase with glass railings leading to a cityscape view.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a wooden floor.

A modern indoor pool area with glass walls and a clear view of the cityscape.

20. A by Adina Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.5 km from McElhone Stairs

Andrea

NT$6,634

NT$7,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to McElhone Stairs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spicers Potts Point	9.8 Exceptional 155 reviews	View
Capella Sydney	9.8 Exceptional 416 reviews	View
Medusa Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 498 reviews	View
Little National Hotel Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Paradox Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 2,143 reviews	View

Top McElhone Stairs Hotel Reviews

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"The room is great and clean. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is good we had in club access maybe add some sweet breakfast like pancakes or waffle."

Hyatt Regency Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"A"

Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

8/10 Good

"Delicious breakfast, friendly staff and well located affordable accommodation"

The Jensen Potts Point

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were excellent. Friendly and helpful with my questions and things to do around the city. Rooms were well maintained and cleanly. Tons of restaurants and stores around."

Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location easy to walk into the city."

Spicers Potts Point

10/10 Excellent

"Class all the way and Phillip at reception was brilliant. The advice he gave regarding local restaurants was well received and accurate. The only disappointment was we had only one night there! We will be back!"

Other attractions near McElhone Stairs

A large metal sculpture in a plaza with a police sign in the background.

Fitzroy Gardens

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

Fitzroy Gardens is just one of the places to see in Sydney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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A fountain with water jets in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

El Alamein Fountain

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

This remarkable example of modernist design, a beloved centerpiece of inner Sydney, pays tribute to Australia’s military heritage in elegant fashion.

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A park with purple flowering trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Royal Botanic Gardens

9.2/10 (2,700 reviews)

Escape Sydney’s busy downtown and enjoy the winding pathways, art installations and rose gardens of this lush haven.

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Harry’s Cafe de Wheels

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Sydney with a stop at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf

Find out about the history of Sydney when you take a trip to Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Woolloomooloo Wharf

9.0/10 (45 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Sydney with a trip to Woolloomooloo Wharf. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Elizabeth Bay House

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Elizabeth Bay House in Sydney. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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Hayes Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Hayes Theatre on your trip to Sydney. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McElhone Stairs?

McElhone Stairs is located in a scenic area of Sydney known for its renowned opera house and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 548 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to McElhone Stairs?

Adjacent to McElhone Stairs, The Jensen Potts Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers private balconies and free WiFi. Other good options close by include The Fullerton Hotel Sydney and Mariners Court Hotel Sydney.

How many hotels will I be able to find near McElhone Stairs?

Expedia has 548 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from McElhone Stairs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McElhone Stairs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near McElhone Stairs.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near McElhone Stairs?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near McElhone Stairs, click here.

What can I see and do near McElhone Stairs?

Study the collections at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Hyde Park Barracks Museum, or Australian Museum. Sights like Sydney Harbour Bridge, State Library of New South Wales, and Macquarie Street are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Metro Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to McElhone Stairs?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near McElhone Stairs is simple. Head over to Kings Cross Station to catch metro transit. You can find out about your options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for McElhone Stairs hotels

1. Spicers Potts Point

2. Capella Sydney

3. Medusa Boutique Hotel

4. Little National Hotel Sydney

5. Paradox Sydney

6. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

7. Ace Hotel Sydney

8. Song Hotel Sydney

9. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10. QT Sydney

11. The Grace Hotel

12. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

13. Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG

14. Zara Tower Hotel

15. The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

16. 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia

17. City Budget Hotel

18. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

19. SKYE Suites Sydney

20. A by Adina Sydney

Compare popular hotels close to McElhone Stairs

Top McElhone Stairs Hotel Reviews

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

The Jensen Potts Point

Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments

Spicers Potts Point

Other attractions near McElhone Stairs

Fitzroy Gardens

El Alamein Fountain

Royal Botanic Gardens

Harry’s Cafe de Wheels

Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf

Woolloomooloo Wharf

Elizabeth Bay House

Hayes Theatre

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