The Domain is Sydney's great outdoor stage: Carols in the Domain in December, Sydney Festival's free summer concerts in January, open-air cinema and food festivals through the year, with the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Royal Botanic Garden alongside. Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill is about 20 minutes away by direct train to St James, the closest station, with rooms from $140, one free secured undercover parking spot per booking and reception open 24 hours for late finishes on the lawn.
Getting to The Domain
Summer Hill station is a 400-metre walk from the hotel. Take any city train to Central, about 15 minutes, and stay on around the City Circle to St James, one more stop; The Domain is a five-minute walk from the station past Hyde Park. Martin Place station is an equally short walk from the other side.
Parking around The Domain is limited and priced for the city on event days, so leave the car in our free secured car park and take the train. After big events, extra trains run from St James and Martin Place.
What's on at The Domain
The year's biggest night is Carols in the Domain, Sydney's largest Christmas concert, on Saturday 19 December 2026. In January, Sydney Festival brings free outdoor concerts to The Domain, and through the year it hosts open-air cinema, food and wine festivals, fun runs and major rallies. The Art Gallery of New South Wales on the edge of The Domain is free to enter, and the Royal Botanic Garden runs down to the harbour and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
- Carols in the Domain: Saturday 19 December 2026
- Sydney Festival: January, with free concerts in The Domain
- Art Gallery of NSW: free general entry, open daily
- Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair: a short walk through the park
Rooms and prices for event days
Rooms are from $140 a night Monday to Thursday and from $180 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and public holidays, with no event surcharge. Single, Queen and Deluxe rooms sleep from one to five, each with an ensuite, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a smart TV and a kitchenette cupboard with fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster, which is handy for packing a picnic for the lawn. There is no restaurant on site.
- Single from $140, Queen from $150, Deluxe from $215
- Family rooms for up to five
- One free secured undercover parking spot per booking
- Reception open 24 hours, keyless room access
Around The Domain
St James and Martin Place put you in the heart of the city: Hyde Park, the Queen Victoria Building, Pitt Street Mall and Circular Quay are all within a 15-minute walk. For the Opera House and the harbour, stay on the train one more stop to Circular Quay.
Why guests choose us
Why Domain visitors stay here
- Direct trains to St James and Martin Place in about 20 minutes
- Carols in the Domain on Saturday 19 December 2026
- Rooms from $140 with no event surcharge
- One free secured undercover parking spot per booking
- Reception open 24 hours for late finishes
- Family rooms for up to five
Gallery
A look around & nearby
Photos: SydDomStage1 by Stuart midgley, CC BY-SA 4.0; The Bennelong Restaurant - Sydney Opera House (16610143376) by Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0; Martin Place (2049726201) by Phil Whitehouse from London, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
Which station is closest to The Domain?
St James, one stop past Central on the City Circle, is a five-minute walk from The Domain. Martin Place is equally close from the other side. Both are direct from Summer Hill in about 20 minutes.
When is Carols in the Domain 2026?
Saturday 19 December 2026 in The Domain, Sydney. It is free, so arrive early for a good spot on the lawn.
Is there parking near The Domain?
Parking is limited and costly on event days. Park free at the hotel and take the train to St James.
Can I get back late after an evening event?
Yes. Trains run late from St James and Martin Place, and reception is open 24 hours with keyless room access.
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Rooms from $140, free secured parking, 24-hour reception and direct trains to St James.