StayAreasWhere to stay near Sydney Cricket Ground
Surry Hills is the closest area we cover, about 23 minutes' walk from the SCG. If you'd rather stay in town, Sydney CBD is 25 minutes home at 22:45 by tram L2, metro M1.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 48,000 people
- What's on
- Test cricket, AFL Sydney Swans games and concerts
- Nearest stations
- Moore Park (L2 and L3 light rail)
Where to stay for a match or concert at Sydney Cricket Ground
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surry HillsRestaurants, cafés & terrace houses | 24walk | 24walk | $170 |
| Sydney CBDShopping, Hyde Park & transport hub | 35train T4, tram L3 | 25tram L2, metro M1 | $185 |
| Darling HarbourAquarium, museums & waterfront dining | 35tram L1, tram L3 | 28tram L2, tram L1 | $200 |
| The Rocks & Circular QuayOpera House, Harbour Bridge & ferries | 27train T3, tram L3 | 33tram L3, train T3 | $250 |
| Potts Point & Kings CrossLeafy café streets above the Cross, one stop from Martin Place | 38walk | 38walk | $185 |
| MascotAirport hotels one stop from the terminals | 39train T8, tram L2 | 50tram L3, train T8 | $160 |
| Bondi BeachSurf, coastal walk & beach life | 48bus 333, bus 440 | 54bus 333 | $200 |
| CoogeeA family beach at the end of the coastal walk | 26bus 370, tram L2 | 58bus 373 | $265 |
| ManlyFerry ride, beaches & a seaside village | 59ferry, bus 343, metro M1, tram L3 | 62tram L3, train T3, ferry F1 | $185 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the SCG cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Light rail runs to Central and the CBD; Surry Hills is a 15-minute walk.
Before you book
- Surry Hills is the closest area with good hotels and restaurants.
Hotels near Sydney Cricket Ground
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Sydney Cricket Ground and the areas on the map
Staying near Sydney Cricket Ground: questions
What is the best area to stay near the SCG?
Surry Hills is the closest area we cover, about 23 minutes' walk from the SCG. If you'd rather stay in town, Sydney CBD is 25 minutes home at 22:45 by tram L2, metro M1.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at the SCG?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Surry Hills 24 minutes, Sydney CBD 25 minutes, Darling Harbour 28 minutes, The Rocks & Circular Quay 33 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Light rail runs to Central and the CBD; Surry Hills is a 15-minute walk.
How much do hotels near the SCG cost?
In Surry Hills, typical doubles are about $105 budget, $170 mid-range and $295 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the SCG?
Moore Park (L2 and L3 light rail).