
Hotels in The Rocks (Sydney), New South Wales
Argyle Hotel
The Argyle is situated The Rocks, in one of Australia's oldest buildings, and is the ultimate Sydney nightlife venue. The venue has a rich historic feel, with a uniquely modern take. Housed in the 1820s Argyle Stores building in the heart...
Australian Heritage Hotel
Australian Heritage Hotel "The Australian Hotel is a superb example of Edwardian/Federation style architecture. Built in 1913 its license has been in continual use since the early 1800's. "Our Bed and Breakfast' features includes: Charming...
Fortune of War Hotel
Fortune of War Hotel "The Fortune of War dates from 1828 and is Sydney's oldest pub. Whilst retaining its old world charm and hamper style bar, the hotel has built an enviable reputation, with tourists and locals alike, for providing warm...
Glenmore Hotel
Glenmore Hotel "Built by Brewers Tooth & Co in 1921. Making it one of the last surviving pre Harbour Bridge buildings in Cumberland street north of the Cahill Expressway. The Glenmore was originally constructed on the other side of Cumberland...
Harbour View Hotel
Harbour View Hotel The Hotel was rebuilt by the Sydney Harbour Board on this site in c1922 after the old Hotel c1843 was demolished for the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Publican Shannon Hunter gave me a conducted tour of the Hotel....
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel The Hotel was established in 1841.
Mercantile Hotel
Mercantile Hotel The Hotel was rebuilt by Tooth & Co. in 1915.
Metropolitan Hotel
Established 1834 first hotel on site. The Metropolitan Hotel Sydney is one of Sydney's oldest pubs, established in 1834. The current incarnation was completed in 1910. Here you will find a traditional Australian pub with an emphasis on...
Orient Hotel
Orient Hotel The Hotel was established in 1851 as the Marine Hotel. It was rebuilt and renamed the Orient Hotel in 1884.
The Observer Hotel
The Observer Hotel The Hotel was established in 1848 as the Observer Tavern. It was demolished in 1906-7 and rebuilt by Tooth & Co. in 1908-9.
Former ASN Hotel
Former ASN Hotel The Hotel was established in 1891 and closed as a Hotel in the early 1980's. The building was used as a Police Station from 20/12/1983 and closed 1997-8. (ASN stands for Australian Steam Navigation Company.)
Former British Seaman's Hotel
Former British Seaman's Hotel This was a store before it became the Kings Head Hotel in 1830-1843, The Rose & Crown 1843-1864, Argyle Hotel 1865-67, British Seaman's Hotel 1868-1897, Hugh's Family Hotel 1898-1914 and lastly the Civic...
Former P&O Hotel
Former P&O Hotel The Hotel was established in 1842 as the Kings Head Hotel, renamed the Great Pacific Hotel in 1870 and again renamed the P&O Hotel in 1874. It closed as an hotel in 1909. The building was used as an Ambulance Station from...
Former Port Jackson Hotel
Former Port Jackson Hotel The hotel was established c1853 as the Patent Slip Inn, being demolished in 1887. It was rebuilt and renamed the Port Jackson Hotel. The Hotel closed in the mid 1920's and the licence was used to establish the...
Information on The Rocks (Sydney), NSW 2000
Located next to the Harbour "The Rocks" is the birthplace of the Nation featuring some of Australias' most historic buildings.
It is the site of the first European settlement in Australia. In 1788, the First Fleet pitched their tents on the rocky outcrop along the cove's western shore giving the area its name.