Sydney City Guide
Visiting Sydney Contemporary is the perfect reason to spend time exploring one of the world’s great cities.
From world-class galleries and restaurants to harbourside precincts and inner city neighbourhoods, Sydney has plenty to discover before or after your visit to the Fair. Use our guide to make the most of your time in this spectacular city.
YOUR INSIDER GUIDE
Seen Through Local Eyes
The best guide to any city is written by the people who live and work in it. We asked the artists, gallerists and collectors to share the Sydney they know – their favourite galleries, restaurants, hidden corners.
ART BEYOND THE FAIR
Galleries
While you’re here for the Fair, take time to explore the city’s public institutions, independent spaces and artist-run galleries – from the spectacular Naala Badu at the Art Gallery of NSW to the experimental programming of White Rabbit.
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Places to Dine
Whether you’re after a long lunch before the fair opens, a glass of natural wine after, or a late-night dinner to celebrate a new acquisition, we’ve got recommendations for all of it.
MAKE A WEEK OF IT
Places to Stay
Two of Sydney’s finest hotels are offering exclusive rates for Sydney Contemporary visitors. Whether you’re travelling from interstate or simply want to make a week of it, Ace Hotel Sydney and Capella Sydney are exceptional bases for fair week.
SEE MORE OF SYDNEY
Public Art
Sydney has an extraordinary concentration of world-class public art within reach of Carriageworks. The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills preserves the working space of one of Australia’s greatest artists exactly as he left it. The restored Central Station precinct is one of the most significant heritage projects in the country. For visitors whose appetite for art extends beyond the Fair walls, Sydney richly rewards exploration.
