City in New South Wales, Australia
Sydney for solo travelers
Is Sydney good for solo travel?
Australia's biggest harbour city mixes beaches, ferries, great food and a large working-holiday scene. Rents are among the world's highest and summer is humid.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 5/5 · Excellent for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Use well-lit routes at night, keep an eye on drinks in clubs, and use app rides rather than walking home late. |
How to meet people in Sydney
Social hostels in Bondi, Coogee and Kings Cross, Bondi to Bronte run and surf clubs, Meetup groups, language exchanges, beach volleyball and coworking events.
Good things to do alone
- Walk Bondi to Coogee coastal path
- Take the Manly ferry at sunset
- Swim at an ocean pool like Bronte
- Catch a show at the Opera House
- Explore Newtown's street art and bars
Where to stay in Sydney
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Surry Hills–Darlinghurst | Central, walkable, cafés and nightlife; pricey |
| Newtown–Enmore | Younger crowd, live music, cheaper shared houses |
| Manly | Beach life with a ferry commute to the center |
| Bondi–Coogee | Surf, coastal walks and a big backpacker scene |
| Glebe–Ultimo | Near UTS and the CBD, quieter and good value |
Solo travel across Australia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Melbourne | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Byron Bay | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Bondi Beach | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Brisbane | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Gold Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Perth | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Cairns | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Adelaide | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Hobart | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Whitsundays | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Noosa | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Blue Mountains | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sunshine Coast | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Great Ocean Road | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| K'gari | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Port Douglas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fremantle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Newcastle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Launceston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Manly | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Magnetic Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Uluru | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Darwin | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Canberra | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Margaret River | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Broome | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Alice Springs | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Sydney good for solo travelers?
Excellent for solo travel (5/5). Australia's biggest harbour city mixes beaches, ferries, great food and a large working-holiday scene.
How do you meet people in Sydney?
Social hostels in Bondi, Coogee and Kings Cross, Bondi to Bronte run and surf clubs, Meetup groups, language exchanges, beach volleyball and coworking events. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Sydney?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Sydney safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Use well-lit routes at night, keep an eye on drinks in clubs, and use app rides rather than walking home late.
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