Belvedere Palace

A 10-minute walk from Central railway station, this contemporary hotel is also a 4-minute walk from Hyde Park and 1.5 km from Darling Harbour.

The unfussy rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some rooms have sofabeds, and suites add separate living areas. Room service is available 24/7.

There’s a Spanish-inspired restaurant/bar, and a breakfast buffet is available (surcharge). Other amenities include a rooftop pool, an exercise room and a sauna. Parking is complimentary.