Darlinghurst – A Suburb Bustling with Entertainment
Darlinghurst, New South Wales is no ordinary suburb, it is one bustling with lively entertainment. Darlinghurst also has a long history of inclusion and acceptance, so everyone feels welcomed with a visit to the place. This suburb is located immediately east of the central business district of Sydney and of Hyde Park, so when it comes to accessibility, this is a pretty accessible place. There are many living in the suburb, in fact it is densely populated with majority of the residents living in terraced houses or apartments. The famous streets in Darlinghurst include Victoria Street, Stanley Street, Crown Street, and Oxford Street. These streets offer great restaurants, bars, live entertainment, and shopping. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) only 21 minutes from the suburb.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Darlinghurst, NSW is from late February to early June or mid-September to mid-November. The weather is pretty cool and not too hot so visitors can enjoy a walk outside and discover what the suburb’s famous streets have to offer. It may also be an interesting time to visit during the famous Sydney Mardi Gras which is held in Oxford Street, but hotels may be heavily booked so it’s best to make reservations early.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several museums in Darlinghurst, the Sydney Jewish Museum being one of them. This is an important museum in the country since its opening in 1992. A short 11-minute drive away is the Darling Harbour, where travelers will enjoy not only the shops but also the view of the harbor. Lastly, only 5-minutes away is Hyde Park, an urban park and one of the oldest public parkland in the country. After a lively day out in Darlinghurst, enjoy sweet slumber at the European Elegance in Darlinghurst or the Medusa Boutique Hotel.