Circular Quay is the main transport hub for Sydney Australia's famed harbour. It's also a great place to hang out or begin a city walking tour. Found on Sydney Cove, this vibrant district serves as the starting point for many cruise excursions. The Circular Quay ferries leave every few minutes, and they can take you to destinations such as the beaches of the suburb of Manly, Taronga Zoo, and Watsons Bay. Should you be looking to stay on dry land, there are some wonderful attractions in Circular Quay that deserve a look. There are also plenty of great attractions in the surrounding districts, and you can get to them all by foot.

Should you find yourself in the Circular Quay district during your Sydney visit, which you most likely will at some point, you might interest yourself in the local attractions. If nothing else, the area is a great place to take a relaxing stroll, but if you want to do more than that you can drop by the Museum of Contemporary Art and take in both the permanent and traveling exhibits. One of the other attractions in Circular Quay that might pique your interest is the historic Customs House. Constructed in the 1840s, this landmark edifice houses the City of Sydney Library. In addition to perusing the books, City of Sydney Library visitors can take a look the various images that depict the Customs House building as it appeared throughout history. They can also marvel at the scale model of the city's Central Business District.

There are various reasons why Circular Quay is a fine place to start a Sydney walking tour. This transport hub is situated between the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, for starters, and it's a short walk over to the historic Rocks district. Those who find themselves at Circular Quay can also walk to the main Central Business District shopping strips with ease or take the walkway on the southern side to the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Circular Quay is a great place to start any kind of Sydney tours for a number of reasons. The Circular Quay ferries are very convenient, and you can get to any number of hotspots around the city by way of bus or CityRail train. Taking a bus to Bondi is among the transportation options. Being that it is such a transport hub, Circular Quay is very easy to get to itself. The area is especially vibrant during the summer months, and it's also worth noting that it is one of the best places to be if you want to view the New Year's Eve or Australia Day fireworks. Australia Day is the country's national day, and it falls on January 26.

For travelers who are interested in staying at one of the Circular Quay Sydney hotels, there are a bunch of good ones to choose from. One of the best hotels at the Quay is the Quay Grand Suites Sydney. This all-suite hotel offers upscale guest units that are akin to apartments. It also features some excellent facilities, such as an attractive indoor pool and an inviting restaurant with scintillating harbour views. On the other side of the spectrum, the Mercantile Hotel at 25 George Street is one of the Circular Quay Sydney hotels that budget travelers will want to consider. The rooms are relatively low on frills at the Mercantile Hotel, though they do feature phones, clock radios, TVs, and air conditioning.

Finding a Circular Quay hotel that suits your taste and budget is not hard. The Holiday Inn Old Sydney caters to those who want a good room at a good price, for example, and the Four Seasons Sydney can make an excellent base if you have luxury hotels in mind. The Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay also offers a considerable amount of comfort, and The Russell hotel is worth keeping in mind if you like intimate hotels that are also stylish and well priced.