Backpack around Oz

The town of Sydney began with a settlement right by the water today known as the Rocks. Sydney accommodation at The Rocks offers views of an amazing city, harbour architecture and the wide rolling sea. Most importantly, find yourself located at the heart of bustling urban life.

The hotel most suitably named is probably Harbour Rocks. Make this your starting off point for all activities around The Rocks and Sydney. During the first day or so, if you need to get over jet lag and accustom your body to a new time zone, stay put in your air conditioned room. View a movie on your large LCD screen or connect with friends via high speed internet until you can finally fall asleep when you should. If you book the Penthouse, a soak in the jacuzzi might help cure insomnia. Wake up to a radio alarm if you worry about sleeping through a day of vacation.

Once energy returns and you can contemplate some sight seeing, head out on foot to easily access many city attractions. Walk to Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Circular Quay. Spend some time shopping in this historic district before returning to your room for a cup of coffee or tea.

Australian Heritage Bed and Breakfast gives a clue to its significance in its name. The building itself boasts nearly a century of welcoming guests. Surround yourself with antiques and feel like a time traveller as you bed down in a comfortable queen, double or twin bed.

This kind of old-fashioned accommodation, with shared facilities, makes meeting people easy. Exchange a bit of personal history in the hallway as you pass at teeth brushing time. Talk more over lunch or dinner, served here seven days a week. Finally, exchange addresses and even phone numbers or email on the roof terrace providing views of city attractions. That is, unless attractions of another kind are not already occupying your view.

More heritage awaits at Glenmore Hotel. This time, your lodging dates from the early 1920s. Again, you get the rooftop. If nothing distracts you at this location, perhaps take a look down on Sydney from this terrace cunningly disguised as a beer garden.

The 563 room Shangri-La provides so many on-site amenities, guests may spend the first few days just hanging out and feel perfectly content. Enjoy fine dining, a glass of Australian chardonnay, even goodies at the pastry shop. Have your hair done thanks to a beauty parlour right here or do some shopping for souvenirs. Email home using the internet connection provided, letting loved-ones know you arrived safely.

Business clients will appreciate a number of professional settings. Though some deals are best made over a glass of whiskey at the bar, others benefit from private meeting rooms or a fine meal. Arrange for any postal requirements you might have including courier service while working away from home. Let staff handle airport transportation, even give you a lift via the handy city shuttle, to help get you to your next flight or engagement promptly.

Sean Bond is actually a professional journalist who is definitely a Sydney Accommodation authority and is also well known for working on Sydney tourism and information undertakings