Hotel in Sydney near a ho ho stop!

[CruzinNoony]

We will be in Sydney next February for three nights before sailing on the Sun Princess. Our ship sails out of Darling Harbour. We would like to get a hotel near one of the ho ho stops. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced hotel near a stop? Should we look for a hotel near Darling Harbour or closer to the Opera House area?:)

[moyaroo]

It is somewhat a matter of preference. We have always stayed in the Circular Quay/Rocks area and like it very much. We have been to Darling Harbour area, just like the other better,

[aussiegirl]

I've stayed in many hotels in both the Circular Quay/Rocks area and at Darling Harbour. I think both are good for different reasons, so you probably can't go wrong with either. Any particular reason you want to be near a HOHO stop?

[CruzinNoony]

AussieGirl-We were thinking of using the ho-ho as a way to get around and see the sights, so thought it would be more convenient. The things we are interested in doing are: Opera House tour, bridge climb, harbour cruise, and perhaps going to the Shangri-La Hotel for the view from the 36th floor. Where would you recommend that we stay for these activities?:rolleyes:

[sandandsea lovers]

Why not stay at the Shangri-La then? We did and I thought it was the best position, you can walk to the bridge, opera house, ferries, shops, restaurants, circular quay and darling harbour.

[Lirio]

I stayed in Novotel Menzies which was very convinient close to everything incluiding the ho-ho.

[Globaliser]

The things we are interested in doing are: Opera House tour, bridge climb, harbour cruise, and perhaps going to the Shangri-La Hotel for the view from the 36th floor. Where would you recommend that we stay for these activities?

I'd get a hotel near Circular Quay and The Rocks. You don't need a HOHO bus for these places - they're all around Circular Quay.

[aussiegirl]

I agree with Globaliser. Based on what you want to see, your best bet would be to find a hotel in The Rocks/Circular Quay area and just walk. Sydney is a very easy city for walking.

[Grumpy100]

We stayed at the Four Points Sheraton at Darling Harbor. Good location and closer than the Rocks and Circular Quay from where the ship docks.:o