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Sydney: Hotels & Evening Entertainment

In Sydney, New South Wales, the district of Pyrmont lies on the water beside Darling Harbour. It is known for its colonial heritage, the Sydney Fish Market and The Star, an entertainment complex with hotels, a casino, restaurants, bars and the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Star Grand Hotel is part of that complex at 80 Pyrmont Street. The city centre is a walk away across Pyrmont Bridge, and the light rail stops at The Star.

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Sydney Harbour at dusk with the Opera House on the left, the city skyline in the middle and the arch of the Harbour Bridge on the right
Photo: Takeshi Aida from Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CC BY-SA 2.0
Where to stay
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Casino
The Star Sydney
Closest hotel to the casino
The Star Grand Hotel: in the same complex

Hotels in Sydney

Listed by distance to the casino, closest first.

The Star complex in Pyrmont, Sydney, which contains The Star Grand Hotel, seen across the water from a wharf in 2011, with The Star signs on top of its two large sand-coloured blocks

The Star Grand Hotel

Casino resort in Sydney, Australia

The Star Sydney: in the same complex

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Best for: A Sydney stay with the casino, restaurants and theatre in the same complex

The casino

The glass front of The Star Sydney at night, lit in blue and purple behind a row of palm trees, with light beams above the sign on the roof

The Star Sydney

Sydney, Australia

Casino and entertainment complex on the Pyrmont foreshore in Sydney, with hotels, restaurants, bars and the Sydney Lyric Theatre in the same property.

Opening hours
Open 24 hours a day, by the operator's account
Minimum age
18 and over

Visitor information

Things to do during the day

  • The Sydney Fish Market in Pyrmont has recently reopened in a new waterfront building with more than 40 outlets, from takeaway counters and fishmongers to restaurants overlooking the harbour.1
  • Union Square in Pyrmont is lined with colonial sandstone buildings and is a meeting point for guided walking tours.1
  • Pirrama Park, formerly Pyrmont Point Park, is a picnic spot by the water.1
  • Pyrmont Bridge, opened in 1902, is one of the oldest electrically operated swing bridges in the world and carries walkers between Pyrmont and Darling Harbour.1

Evening ideas

  • The Sydney Lyric Theatre, part of The Star, hosts shows through the year; Destination NSW points to its events calendar for what is on.1, 2
  • The casino at The Star Sydney operates 24 hours a day, by its operator's account. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over.4, 5

Restaurants and bars

  • Restaurants at The Star include Sokyo, BLACK Bar & Grill and Cucina Porto.1, 4
  • Elsewhere in Pyrmont, The Terminus is one of the oldest pubs in Sydney, and the Quarryman's Hotel has a rooftop and craft beer on tap.1

How to get around

Pyrmont can be reached on foot from the city centre through Darling Harbour and over Pyrmont Bridge. The light rail from Central Station or Chinatown stops at Pyrmont Bay, The Star and the Sydney Fish Market.1

Questions and answers

Is there a hotel in the same complex as the casino in Sydney?

Yes. The Star Sydney at 80 Pyrmont Street in Pyrmont contains The Star Grand Hotel, The Star Grand Residences and The Darling, together with its casino.3, 4

How old do you have to be to enter a casino in Sydney?

In New South Wales it is illegal for anyone under 18 to enter a casino.5

How do you get to The Star from central Sydney?

Walk through Darling Harbour and across Pyrmont Bridge, or take the light rail from Central Station or Chinatown to the stop called The Star.1

Sources

  1. 1.
    Sydney.com (Destination NSW): Pyrmont

    Tourism authority, accessed

  2. 2.
    Sydney.com (Destination NSW): The Star Sydney

    Tourism authority, accessed

  3. 3.
    The Star Sydney, official site: home page

    Official casino website, accessed

  4. 4.
    The Star Entertainment Group: The Star Sydney

    Official casino website, accessed

  5. 5.
    NSW Government, Liquor & Gaming NSW: Minors in NSW casinos out of luck

    Regulator, accessed

  6. 6.
    OpenStreetMap: Sydney

    Maps, accessed