Hotels in Australia
Australia combines iconic cities, world-famous beaches, reef and rainforest travel, dramatic outback landscapes, wine regions, and one of the most varied travel experiences in the world. Hotels in Australia range from stylish stays in Sydney and Melbourne to beachfront resorts in Queensland, luxury lodges in tropical and desert regions, wine-country retreats, and scenic regional bases across the country.
Whether you are planning a first-time Sydney and Melbourne itinerary, a Queensland beach holiday, a Great Barrier Reef trip, a road journey through wine country and coastal regions, or a broader Australia adventure across cities, coast, nature, and outback landscapes, this guide will help you decide where to stay in Australia before comparing hotel options on BooksyGo.
Why visit Australia
- Australia combines major cities, beaches, reef travel, wildlife, wine regions, and huge landscape variety in one destination.
- Hotels in Australia range from polished urban stays and boutique coastal hotels to luxury lodges, family resorts, and scenic regional retreats.
- Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania each offer a very different experience, making multi-stop trips especially rewarding.
- Australia works well for city breaks, family holidays, beach escapes, nature trips, road travel, food and wine travel, and longer scenic itineraries.
Best places to stay in Australia
From iconic city stays and coastal breaks to reef gateways and wine-country escapes, these are some of the best places to stay in Australia.
Sydney
Sydney combines harbour views, famous beaches, major landmarks, outdoor lifestyle, and one of the country’s strongest all-round hotel scenes.
Who it suits: Best for first-time visitors, city breaks, beaches, food, and all-round Australia travel.
Hotels in Sydney
Melbourne
Melbourne offers coffee culture, laneways, food, sport, and one of Australia’s most rewarding city-break atmospheres.
Who it suits: Best for food, culture, shorter city breaks, and travellers wanting a more urban lifestyle-led stay.
Hotels in Melbourne
Cairns
Cairns is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical north Queensland, with broad appeal for nature and reef travel.
Who it suits: Best for reef trips, families, tropical travel, and travellers prioritising nature and outdoor experiences.
Hotels in Cairns
Gold Coast
The Gold Coast combines beaches, family attractions, resort hotels, and one of Australia’s strongest holiday-oriented coastal markets.
Who it suits: Best for families, beach holidays, surfing, and relaxed resort travel.
Hotels in Gold Coast
Perth
Perth offers sunshine, beaches, a relaxed pace, and one of Australia’s most appealing west-coast city experiences.
Who it suits: Best for city-and-coast trips, road travellers, and visitors wanting a different side of Australia.
Hotels in Perth
Byron Bay
Byron Bay blends beaches, wellness, surf culture, and one of Australia’s most recognisable low-key coastal escape styles.
Who it suits: Best for couples, surf trips, relaxed beach breaks, and travellers wanting a slower coastal stay.
Hotels in Byron BayBrowse hotels by city
Explore hotel guides for some of the most popular destinations in Australia.
Sydney
Sydney combines harbour views, famous beaches, major landmarks, outdoor lifestyle, and one of the country’s strongest all-round hotel scenes.
Melbourne
Melbourne offers coffee culture, laneways, food, sport, and one of Australia’s most rewarding city-break atmospheres.
Brisbane
Brisbane combines river-city energy, subtropical weather, cultural precincts, and strong access to Queensland’s coast and islands.
Gold Coast
The Gold Coast combines beaches, family attractions, resort hotels, and one of Australia’s strongest holiday-oriented coastal markets.
Cairns
Cairns is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical north Queensland, with broad appeal for nature and reef travel.
Perth
Perth offers sunshine, beaches, a relaxed pace, and one of Australia’s most appealing west-coast city experiences.
Adelaide
Adelaide combines festival culture, wine-country access, and a compact city centre suited to food and regional exploration.
Hobart
Hobart offers waterfront charm, MONA, fresh produce, and a strong base for Tasmania’s scenery and food scene.
Canberra
Canberra combines national museums, planned boulevards, and a calmer capital-city base with strong cultural depth.
Darwin
Darwin is a tropical northern hub for Kakadu, Litchfield, and a different pace of Australian outback-and-coast travel.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay blends beaches, wellness, surf culture, and one of Australia’s most recognisable low-key coastal escape styles.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas combines tropical beaches, reef access, and upscale resort comfort north of Cairns.
Popular regions in Australia
New South Wales
This region combines Sydney, coastal road trips, beaches, wine country, and some of Australia’s strongest first-time visitor appeal.
Victoria
Victoria offers Melbourne, food culture, coastal drives, and one of the country’s strongest city-and-region combinations.
Queensland
Queensland combines the Gold Coast, Brisbane, beaches, and one of Australia’s most popular warm-weather holiday regions.
Western Australia
Western Australia offers Perth, wide open scenery, coastlines, and a more spacious and relaxed side of Australian travel.
South Australia
South Australia combines Adelaide, wine regions, wildlife, and a strong mix of food-focused and scenic travel.
Tasmania
Tasmania suits travellers looking for cooler-climate scenery, food, wildlife, and one of Australia’s most distinctive regional stays.
Tropical North
This region is ideal for reef trips, rainforest travel, and tropical resort-style stays around Cairns and Port Douglas.
Scenic Australia
This wider travel region is ideal for visitors combining cities, coast, wine country, reef travel, and major scenic road routes in one itinerary.
Plan your perfect stay in Australia
Compare city hotels, beach resorts, reef gateways, and scenic regional stays across Australia before you book.
Where to stay in Australia by travel style
Best for city breaks
Best for beaches
- Gold Coast — Broad beach-resort appeal and family-friendly coastal travel.
- Byron Bay — Surf, style, and lower-key coastal relaxation.
- Port Douglas — Tropical beach access with reef-and-rainforest appeal.
Best for nature and scenic travel
Best for food and wine
Best for relaxed escapes
- Byron Bay — Easy-going coastal travel with boutique appeal.
- Port Douglas — Tropical downtime with polished resort comfort.
- Hobart — Smaller-city pace with strong scenery and food appeal.
When to visit Australia
- Summer season: Strong for coastal holidays, beach travel, and classic Australian city-and-sea itineraries.
- Shoulder months: Often a great balance of value, manageable crowds, and flexibility across multiple regions.
- Winter season: Useful for tropical north, reef travel, and some warmer coastal destinations, though conditions vary widely by region.
- Year-round variety: Australia is large enough that different regions work well at different times depending on your route.
Australia hotel FAQs
- What is the best place to stay in Australia?
- Sydney is the strongest all-round choice for first-time visitors, while Melbourne is ideal for food and culture, Cairns works well for reef travel, and the Gold Coast suits beach holidays and family trips.
- Are hotels in Australia expensive?
- Australia offers a broad range of accommodation, from practical city hotels and road-trip stays to luxury coastal resorts, wine-country lodges, and boutique regional properties.
- How many days do I need in Australia?
- A shorter Australia trip can work well in 5 to 7 days, while 10 days or more gives you enough time to combine major cities with coastal, reef, or regional destinations.
- Should I stay only in Sydney?
- Not necessarily. Many travellers combine Sydney with Melbourne, Cairns, the Gold Coast, or another regional destination for a broader and more rewarding Australia itinerary.
- Is Australia good for a multi-stop trip?
- Yes. Australia is excellent for multi-stop travel because it combines cities, beaches, reef travel, wine regions, and huge scenic contrasts in one country.
- How do I book hotels in Australia with BooksyGo?
- Search your destination and dates, compare hotel options and rates, and use BooksyGo destination pages to narrow down where to stay before booking.
Find your perfect hotel in Australia
Search and compare hotels in Australia, or browse destination guides to find the right mix of cities, beaches, reef travel, food, wine, and scenic regional escapes.