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We have budget Sydney vacation rentals only minutes from
Darlinghurst.
Our Surry Hills budget accommodation is only a 5 minute walk to Darlinghurst. Or if you want something closer to the Ocean & Bondi have a look at our Bondi budget accommodation. ShortStays.net information about Darlinghurst : Like so many places in Sydney, Darlinghurst was named after Ralph Darling who was Governor of NSW between 1825 and 1831. Cosmopolitan Darlinghurst, or ‘Darlo’, is the heart of Sydney’s gay scene and the home of the Mardi Gras. In the early days, however, Darlinghurst was best known for its gaol. Completed in 1841 and surrounded by sandstone walls almost seven metres high, this large building is now the Sydney Institute of Technology East Sydney Campus. On Nearby Oxford Street, the imposing Greek revival style Darlinghurst Court House, built in 1835, is still used for criminal and other cases by the NSW Supreme Court. Victoria Street in Darlinghurst is one of Sydney’s most popular cafe strips and the location for many medical establishments, including St Vincent’s public and private hospitals. Nestled between William and Oxford Streets, East Sydney is home to the Australian Museum, dating from 1849, and the restaurants of Stanley Street, known as the Sydney's 'Little Italy'. ShoppingAlong Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, you’ll find everything from supermarkets, homeware stores and gift shops, through to alternative clothing boutiques, late night bookshops and music stores. This happening strip, alive day and night, is also a great place for people watching. DiningStanley Street has a great selection of Italian cafes and restaurants, from basic to upmarket, and nearby Oxford Street is known for its low priced ethnic eateries, including Indian, Thai and Spanish. Victoria Street in Darlinghurst, is another popular place to dine – this strip is particularly famous for its coffee and Italian style cafes, but there are also some good Indian, Thai and other cuisines here. And there are more restaurants on neighbouring Darlinghurst Road. Leisure & EntertainmentTake in some history and culture at the Australian Museum and the Sydney Jewish Museum, visit an alternative art gallery or, for something really different, witness a trial at Darlinghurst’s Court House! Oxford Street never sleeps, with many late night pubs, bars and nightclubs catering for gay, lesbian and straight tastes. There are other pubs on William Street, Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street, and those who like theatre can visit the East Village Hotel or Kings Cross Stables Theatre, an excellent venue for intimate contemporary performances. Did You Know?Darlinghurst was formerly known as Eastern Hill. There were 16 Jewish convicts on the First Fleet. Discover more about Jewish-Australian history at the excellent Sydney Jewish Museum on Darlinghurst Road. |
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