Short Stay Sydney Rentals

There comes a point in a traveler's Sydney vacation planning where it becomes evident that all the sights of Australia's capital cannot be crammed into one week. Frequently, Sydney hotel prices are not sweet enough to make this trip financially feasible, so in order to get the best deals, travelers look for Sydney rentals instead. You can rent a fully furnished apartment, condo, villa or home for slightly less than a stay at one of Sydney's boutique hotels, plus you will get more room to spread out, a kitchen to work with and a little bit of that homey atmosphere.  

West Corp Apartments (www.westcorpapartments.com.au/aboutus.html) is one of the places offering Sydney apartment rentals to international visitors. Located a brief 20 minute drive from the downtown core, West Corp apartments come with one or two bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities, spa bathtubs, master and ensuite bathrooms, two or more television sets with at least 20 channels, DVD players/VCRs, stereo systems and parking spaces. For short 5 to 7 day stays, rates are $143/night, but you will save the longer you stay. For example, staying more than two months will get you a rate of $117/night. These vacation apartment rentals are aimed primarily at business clientele, with an extensive network of virtual offices also available.

For lower priced Sydney rentals, you can check www.rent-a-home.com.au, which has Sydney vacation homes rentals for as low as $64/night. This price is for an unfurnished one bedroom apartment, but you'll be situated close to nightlife, work and public transit, not to mention you'll have the luxury of a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and concierge onsite. For as low as $70, you can move into the Hyde Park Plaza Apartment Hotel, which offers fully furnished units, 24/7 reception, restaurant and bar facilities, a heated rooftop pool with harbor views and close proximity to all the downtown amenities. On the opposite end of the spectrum, prices range up to $900/night for luxury penthouses. Here you can also read a few reviews to see if these rental properties will match your expectations.

After looking at Sydney rentals, you may feel that these apartments are still too pricey for your liking. You can find decent Sydney hotel deals by looking for them in the suburbs. For instance, the Rooty Hill Holiday Inn can be booked for under $100/night, although you'll have to drive 14-20 miles to get to destinations like the Olympic Park, downtown and the airport. Similarly, the Blacktown Travelodge is a good distance northwest of the Central Business District, but is close to Highway 4 and is also nestled in its own entertainment district, so for $83/night, it might be a good bet. More suburban deals can be found at www.expedia.com.

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