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Sydney hotels under $400 a night, Nov 16 to 21, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Monday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 12 of the 28 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Haymarket and Chinatown: choose it for eating well and getting almost anywhere easily. Potts Point and Kings Cross: art Deco streets and excellent dinners, with the city close. Surry Hills: the strongest neighbourhood stay for restaurants, bars and local routines. North Sydney and Milsons Point: a quieter harbour-side alternative with much better transport than many expect.

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Sydney hotels under $400 a night, Nov 16 to 21, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Sydney under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-16, check-out 2026-11-21, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Haymarket & Chinatown; Potts Point & Kings Cross; Surry Hills; North Sydney & Milsons Point. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-21; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (12 of 28 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Haymarket & Chinatown: Choose it for eating well and getting almost anywhere easily. Typical $243 a night. Subway: Walk to Central, Chinatown and Darling Harbour.
  • Potts Point & Kings Cross: Art Deco streets and excellent dinners, with the city close. Typical $228 a night. Subway: Kings Cross has T4 trains.
  • Surry Hills: The strongest neighbourhood stay for restaurants, bars and local routines. Typical $267 a night. Subway: Central serves the western streets.
  • North Sydney & Milsons Point: A quieter harbour-side alternative with much better transport than many expect. Typical $232 a night. Subway: T1/T9 serve North Sydney and Milsons Point.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Devere Hotel — 3-star, independent

2. YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD — 3-star, independent

3. ibis budget Sydney East — 2-star, Ibis Budget

4. Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney — 4-star, Metro Hospitality Group

5. Hotel Challis Potts Point — 3-star, independent

6. Macleay Hotel — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (22)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 16 to 21, 2026
  1. Devere Hotel, Potts Point & Kings Cross
    #1 of 6 · Potts Point & Kings Cross

    Devere Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $125a night · Nov 16 to 21

    A cheaper Potts Point address for travellers who put dining access before decor. You accept worn rooms, uneven cleanliness and weekly housekeeping. 15 minutes' walk to Art Gallery of New South Wales, 20 minutes' walk to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

    $14/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $273 vs $300 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 16 to 21, two adults: $626 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD, Haymarket & Chinatown
    #2 of 6 · Haymarket & Chinatown

    YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD

    3-star · Independent

    $210a night · Nov 16 to 21

    A cheaper Town Hall-area base for solo travellers packing light. You accept small, sometimes dark rooms with imperfect soundproofing. 15 minutes' walk to Australian Museum, 25 minutes' walk to Art Gallery of New South Wales.

    $14/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Axel $762 vs $790 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 16 to 21, two adults: $1,051 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. ibis budget Sydney East, Potts Point & Kings Cross
    #3 of 6 · Potts Point & Kings Cross

    ibis budget Sydney East

    2-star · Ibis Budget

    $213a night · Nov 16 to 21

    A cheaper Kings Cross-area base with helpful staff for short car-free stays. You accept compact rooms, corridor noise and stairs at the William Street entrance. Ten minutes' walk to Australian Museum, 15 minutes' walk to Art Gallery of New South Wales.

    Nov 16 to 21, two adults: $1,067 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney, Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
    #4 of 6 · Darling Harbour & Pyrmont

    Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney

    4-star · Metro Hospitality Group

    $219a night · Nov 16 to 21

    Spacious family-friendly rooms at a cheaper rate on a quiet Ultimo street. You accept sound carries between rooms; transport requires a walk. 25 minutes' walk to Australian Museum.

    $18/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $497 vs $533 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 16 to 21, two adults: $1,097 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Challis Potts Point, Potts Point & Kings Cross
    #5 of 6 · Potts Point & Kings Cross

    Hotel Challis Potts Point

    3-star · Independent

    $219a night · Nov 16 to 21

    Heritage townhouse character close to Potts Point restaurants for light-packing travellers. You accept small rooms and bathrooms; steps remain despite lift access. Ten minutes' walk to Art Gallery of New South Wales, 15 minutes' walk to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

    $59/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $524 vs $642 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 16 to 21, two adults: $1,093 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Macleay Hotel, Potts Point & Kings Cross
    #6 of 6 · Potts Point & Kings Cross

    Macleay Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $229a night · Nov 16 to 21

    Practical kitchenette studios with helpful staff in a restaurant-rich neighbourhood. You accept compact studios, dated details and variable harbour outlooks. 15 minutes' walk to Art Gallery of New South Wales, 20 minutes' walk to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

    Nov 16 to 21, two adults: $1,145 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 28 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Citadines Walker North Sydney · North Sydney · 4-star$162/night less than Expedia (42%)

    Axel $447 vs $772 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  2. 2. Vibe Hotel North Sydney · North Sydney · 4-star$75/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $400 vs $550 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  3. 3. The Capitol Hotel Sydney · Haymarket · 4-star$104/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $858 vs $1,065 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  4. 4. Hotel Challis Potts Point · Potts Point · 3-star$59/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $524 vs $642 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  5. 5. No9 Springfield · Potts Point · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $613 vs $701 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  6. 6. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG · Potts Point · 4-star$48/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $631 vs $728 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  7. 7. Devere Hotel · Potts Point · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $273 vs $300 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

  8. 8. Quest North Sydney · North Sydney · 4-star$24/night less than Booking.com (9%)

    Axel $522 vs $571 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 16 to 21

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

22 more
  1. 1. Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central · Haymarket · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (3%)$238Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  2. 2. No9 Springfield · Potts Point · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (13%)$254Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  3. 3. ibis Styles Sydney Central · Surry Hills · 3-star$262Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  4. 4. Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar · Surry Hills · 4-star$265Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  5. 5. Song Hotel Sydney · Surry Hills · 4-star$267Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  6. 6. The Capitol Hotel Sydney · Haymarket · 4-star$104/night less than Expedia (19%)$268Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  7. 7. Quest North Sydney · North Sydney · 4-star$24/night less than Booking.com (9%)$269Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  8. 8. Mercure Sydney · Haymarket · 4-star$269Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  9. 9. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG · Potts Point · 4-star$48/night less than Expedia (13%)$274Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  10. 10. Citadines Walker North Sydney · North Sydney · 4-star$162/night less than Expedia (42%)$290Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  11. 11. Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection · Darling Harbour · 4-star$300Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  12. 12. The Old Clare by Ode Hotels · Haymarket · 5-star$307Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  13. 13. Great Southern Hotel Sydney · Haymarket · 3-star$307Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  14. 14. Furama Darling Harbour · Haymarket · 4-star$317Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  15. 15. Vibe Hotel Sydney · Surry Hills · 4-star$317Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  16. 16. Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour · Darling Harbour · 4-star$330Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  17. 17. View Sydney ( North Sydney Harbourview Hotel) · North Sydney · 4-star$333Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  18. 18. The Sydney Boulevard Hotel by Accor · Potts Point · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (7%)$348Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  19. 19. Vibe Hotel North Sydney · North Sydney · 4-star$75/night less than Expedia (27%)$361Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  20. 20. Rydges World Square · Haymarket · 4-star$374Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  21. 21. The Grace Hotel · Sydney CBD · 4-star$375Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
  22. 22. Crystalbrook Albion · Surry Hills · 4-star$384Rooms for Nov 16 to 21
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