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Bondi Beach

Sydney

Australia's most famous beach, a long arc of sand with surf, the Icebergs pool and the clifftop coastal walk to Coogee.

Best for Families · Nightlife

Transport
2/5
Sights
3/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$200/night · 35 min to Circular Quay

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Why stay here

  • The famous beach on your doorstep
  • Coastal walk to Coogee
  • Cafés and bars by the sea

Who should stay here

  • Beach lovers
  • Surfers
  • Families in summer

Not ideal if…

  • You want to sightsee in the city every day
  • You want a quick commute
  • You want a wide choice of hotels

What it's like

Bondi is pure beach life: surfers, lifeguards, the ocean pool at Icebergs and Campbell Parade's cafés and bars facing the sand. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk runs along the cliffs past Tamarama and Bronte, and on Sundays there's a market at the public school.

It's perfect for a beach holiday, but the city is 35 to 45 minutes away by bus or bus and train. Hotels are limited and prices rise sharply in summer. Evenings are relaxed, with a few lively bars.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Campbell Parade

    Cafés, bars and shops facing the beach.

  • Hall Street

    Cafés and bakeries a block back from the sand.

  • North Bondi

    Quieter end with the rock pools.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Buses 333, 380 and 381 to Bondi Junction and the city; trains from Bondi Junction.
To Circular Quay
About 35 minutes
From Sydney Airport
About 50 minutes: airport train to Central, train to Bondi Junction, then the 333 bus; about 30 minutes by taxi.

Nearby attractions

  • Bondi to Coogee walk

    6 km clifftop walk past beaches and ocean pools.

  • Bondi Icebergs pool

    Famous ocean pool at the south end of the beach.

  • Surf lessons

    Beginner lessons on the gentler north end.

Where to eat and drink

  • Icebergs

    Restaurant and bar above the pool.

  • Campbell Parade

    Beachfront cafés and bars.

Where to stay in Bondi Beach

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Boutique pick

QT Bondi

Why we like it: Design hotel a block from the beach.

Typical mid-range rate in Bondi Beach: ~$200/night

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Boutique pick

Hotel Ravesis

Why we like it: Small hotel facing the beach on Campbell Parade.

Typical mid-range rate in Bondi Beach: ~$200/night

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Best value

Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach

Why we like it: Apartments with kitchens near the beach.

Typical mid-range rate in Bondi Beach: ~$200/night

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Hotels in Bondi BeachMid-range from ~$200/night

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