Location - The Rocks, Sydney
- Sydney Opera House - 5 minutes walk
- Sydney Harbour Bridge - 5 minutes walk
- Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 minute walk
- Ferry, bus and train - 2 minutes walk
- Botanic Gardens - 5 minutes walk
- CBD, Queen Victoria Building and shops - 20 minutes walk
- Darling Harbour - 30 minutes walk/15 minute ferry
- Bondi and other city beaches - half hour bus ride
- Manly Beach - half hour ferry ride
Parking
Wilson Parking is located next door to The Russell at 155 George Street. Our guests receive a flat rate of $25 for 24 hours.
Should you require mutliple entry/exit carparking please contact the hotel. This is available for $30 per 24 hour period at Premier Parking, 55 Harrington Street. Bookings are essential.
Getting There (From Airport)
- Train - runs directly from airport to Circular Quay station which is approximately 2 minutes walk from The Russell. The cost is approximately AUD$14 per person.
- Airport Shuttle - runs from the airport to CBD hotels at a cost of approximately AUD$12 per person.
- Taxi - takes approximately 30 minutes from the airport to The Russell at a cost of approximately AUD$35-$45.
Getting Around
- Train - www.cityrail.info
- Bus - www.sydneybuses.info
- Ferry - www.sydneyferries.info
Weather
| Season | Average Rain Days | Average Rainfall (mm) | Average Min Temp (C) | Average Max Temp (C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer(Dec-Feb) | 36 | 299 | 18 | 26 |
| Autumn(Mar-May) | 36 | 383 | 15 | 22 |
| Winter (Jun-Aug) |
32 | 308 | 9 | 17 |
| Spring (Sep-Nov) |
33 | 229 | 13 | 22 |