The Rocks is Sydney's oldest neighbourhood: sandstone lanes, weekend markets, pubs, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Harbour Bridge overhead. Hotels inside it charge some of the highest rates in the country. Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill is about 20 minutes away by direct train to Circular Quay, at the edge of The Rocks, with rooms from $140, one free secured undercover parking spot per booking and reception open 24 hours. Spend the saving on the BridgeClimb.
Getting to The Rocks
Summer Hill station is a 400-metre walk from the hotel. Take a direct train to Circular Quay, about 20 minutes; The Rocks begins across the road from the station, with George Street, the Argyle Cut and the markets a few minutes' walk. Trains run late into the evening for the trip back.
Parking in The Rocks is scarce and costly, especially on weekends and cruise-ship days. Leave the car in our free secured car park and arrive by train like the locals do.
What to do in The Rocks
The Rocks Markets fill the lanes every Saturday and Sunday, with a Friday foodie market as well. The Museum of Contemporary Art is free to enter, Cadmans Cottage and the Rocks Discovery Museum tell the early colony's story, and the Pylon Lookout on the Harbour Bridge gives the classic view for a small fee. BridgeClimb departs from Cumberland Street, and Dawes Point and Observatory Hill are the best free spots for photos of the bridge and the Opera House.
Historic pubs such as the Lord Nelson, the Hero of Waterloo and the Fortune of War line the streets, and the Overseas Passenger Terminal brings cruise ships right into the precinct.
Rooms and prices
Rooms are from $140 a night Monday to Thursday and from $180 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and public holidays. 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. There is no restaurant on site; Summer Hill's cafés and restaurants are a short walk away.
- Single from $140, Queen from $150, Deluxe from $215
- One free secured undercover parking spot per booking
- Reception open 24 hours, keyless room access
- Family rooms for up to five
New Year's Eve and Vivid in The Rocks
The Rocks is one of the most popular places to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks and the Vivid Sydney light projections. Both bring road closures and sell-out hotel rates in the precinct. From the hotel, the train to Circular Quay and Wynyard runs late on those nights, and reception is open 24 hours for your return.
Why guests choose us
Why Rocks visitors stay here
- Direct train to Circular Quay in about 20 minutes
- Rooms from $140, a fraction of Rocks hotel rates
- One free secured undercover parking spot per booking
- Reception open 24 hours
- Family rooms for up to five
- Harbour Bridge, Opera House and markets all on foot from the Quay
Gallery
A look around & nearby
Photos: Carnival Spirit at the Overseas Passenger Terminal Sydney July 27, 2013 2 by Hpeterswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to The Rocks from the hotel?
Walk five minutes to Summer Hill station and take a direct train to Circular Quay, about 20 minutes. The Rocks starts across the road from the station.
When are The Rocks Markets on?
Every Saturday and Sunday during the day, with a Friday foodie market as well. Check The Rocks website for current hours.
Is there free parking in The Rocks?
Parking in The Rocks is limited and priced for the precinct. Parking at the hotel is free, one secured undercover spot per booking, so the train is the easy option.
Is the hotel good for New Year's Eve in The Rocks?
Yes. Trains to Circular Quay and Wynyard run late on New Year's Eve, rooms on New Year's Eve are from $300, and reception is open 24 hours.
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Rooms from $140, free secured parking, 24-hour reception and a direct train to Circular Quay.