Serviced Apartments in Central Sydney

Conveniently located on Kent Street between Bathurst Street and Liverpool Street, the following facilities are within walking distance from Fraser Suites Sydney:

• Town Hall Station (2 min by foot) 
• Queen Victoria Building (4 min by foot)
• Woolworths supermarket (4 min by foot)
• Coles supermarket (4 min by foot)
• Darling Harbour (11 min by foot)
• Capitol Theatre (7 min by foot)
• Sydney Entertainment Centre (10 min by foot)
• State Theatre, (4 min by foot)
• Sydney Medical centre (3 min by foot)

A public transport hub, the Town Hall Train Station is just round the corner, where a 6-minute train ride will take you to Circular Quay and the nearby Sydney Opera House. From there, hop on a Ferry to Taronga Zoo, Manly Beach and many other spectacular Sydney Harbour destinations.

Transport options

FerriesM

• There are regular services to over 37 wharves, including Manly, Parramatta, Balmain, Watsons Bay and Taronga Zoo. Check out www.sydneyferries.nsw.gov.au.

Buses

• Buses are a great way to travel around Sydney. For timetables and routes, call 131 500 or check out https://transportnsw.info/.

Trains

• The CityRail network is especially useful for travel to the outer Sydney suburban region, check out www.cityrail.info.

Light Rail

• Jump on the Light Rail to get around from Sydney Central to Haymarket through Darling Harbour, Star City, Sydney Fish Markets, Glebe, Leichhardt and Lilyfield, check out www.metromonorail.com.au.

From the airport:

• A special bus, the Airport Express, runs regularly from the airport to various stops in the city, Kings Cross and Bondi.
• A taxi from the airport to our Kent Street location will cost about AUD40; or a train to Town Hall station will be about AUD25.

The oldest settlement in Australia, Sydney is the perfect destination for everyone – singles, couples and family. Whatever the time and season of the year, Sydney offers a mind-boggling choice when it comes to shopping, dining and sightseeing.  Indulge in the finest cuisine at some of the world's best restaurants or go on a shopping frenzy at the local weekend markets. Or better yet, chill out at Bondi and soak in the beach culture, or climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for some thriller fun.

There’s definitely much more to Sydney, which has been voted “World's Best City” for the ninth time by leading travel authorities.  A unique city that is surrounded by Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens, and with the harbour as its focal point, Sydney definitely offers the best of both city and country life.   

Weather

The warmest months of December to February have an average maximum temperature of 25ºC; while June to August are the coolest months, with daytime temperatures rarely falling below 10ºC.

Language

English.

Time Difference

Australian Eastern Time Zone, UTC+ 10:00

Visa

Travellers to Australia, except those with Australian or New Zealand passport, require a passport (with validity of at least 6 months) or similar certificate of identification.

Currency

AUD. The most commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Bankcard, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and their affiliates.

VAT

Prices in Australia are shown as inclusive of 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Gratuity

Tipping is not customary but is becoming more widespread. In a restaurant, a tip of 10% is now normal although some restaurants have started adding a service charge to the bill. Porters and staff at larger hotels can be offered a gratuity for good service, but it is purely discretionary. Taxi drivers may not expect a tip unless helping with luggage, but it is a common practice to round the fare up to the nearest dollar.

Electricity

220-240 volts, AC 50Hz. As the Australian three-pin power outlet might differ from that of other countries, an adaptor might be required.

Public holidays

The major public holidays are Australia Day; Good Friday; Easter Saturday & Monday; Anzac Day; Queen’s Birthday; Labour Day; Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Business Hours:

Business Hours

Banks:
In general, banks are open as follows:
Mondays to Thursdays, 09:00 to 16:00 hours;
Fridays, 09:00 to 17:00 hours.

Offices:
General office hours (including Post Offices) are:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 17:00 hours

Retail:
Shops in Sydney normally open on:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 17:30 hours (with late night shopping on Thursdays) On Saturdays and Sundays:
Most shops, 09:00 to 16:00 hours
Darling Harbour, 10:00 to 18:00 hours
Most departmental stores in the city centre, 10:00 to 16:00 hours.