Hotels near Newtown

Newtown is Sydney's most eclectic inner-city suburb, centred on King Street - a 2-kilometre strip of Thai restaurants, vintage shops, independent bookstores, craft beer bars, and street art. The neighbourhood has been the heart of Sydney's alternative scene since the 1980s, and today it draws a mix of university students, artists, and food lovers. Thai Town on King Street has some of the best Thai food in Australia - Spice I Am and Thai Pothong are local institutions.

Beyond Thai, you will find Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and modern Australian restaurants all within a few blocks. The Enmore Theatre (opened 1908) and the Newtown Social Club host live music most nights. Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, next to Newtown station, is a popular spot for locals with dogs and a Saturday morning coffee crowd.

Pro Tip: Walk the full length of King Street from Newtown station south to St Peters station. This 2 km stretch gives you the best cross-section of the neighbourhood and is ideal for an evening food crawl.