With Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney as your home base, you’ll have all the excitement of the Haymarket area right outside your door. From the Capitol Theatre’s opulence to the bustle of Chinatown, you’ll never be bored in Sydney’s business and creative heart.

Area Attractions

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Luxury shopping meets Gothic Revival grandeur at the QVB. Restored to perfection, this 19th-century icon houses boutiques, cafes, and beauty salons beneath stained glass and sweeping staircases.

Queen Victoria Building

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A Sydney institution, Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket bursts with colour, culture, and character. From souvenirs and fashion to fresh produce and street eats, it is a vibrant melting pot of local life and bargain finds.

Paddy’s Markets & Hay St Market

The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC) is a world-class events and exhibition space in the heart of Darling Harbour. Sleek, spacious, and modern, it plays host to global conferences, live concerts, and everything in between.

ICC Sydney

A modern fusion of tech stores, cafes, and Asian eateries, Capitol Square blends heritage architecture with contemporary culture. It is a favourite local hub for gadgets, gaming, and late-night bites.

Capitol Square

Every Friday, Dixon Street comes alive with sizzling street food, handmade goods, and lantern-lit energy. The Chinatown Night Market is a celebration of pan-Asian flavours and community, drawing locals and travellers alike into its buzzing atmosphere.

Chinatown Night Market

An icon of innovation, design, and discovery, the Powerhouse is where science meets creativity. With immersive exhibitions covering fashion, space, technology, and social history, it is one of Sydney’s most exciting cultural venues.

The Powerhouse Museum

Urban, walkable, and buzzing with global flavours, Darling Square is a modern-day village. Grab a scoop of Gelato Messina, find a sunny bench, and soak in the energy of this architectural playground that links Chinatown to Darling Harbour.

Darling Square

A lush escape on Sydney Harbour, the Royal Botanic Gardens offer winding paths, tropical plants, and postcard views. From morning jogs to sunset picnics, this historic garden is one of the city’s most beloved green spaces.

The Royal Botanic Garden

Step into a world of velvet curtains, grand chandeliers and timeless performances. The Capitol Theatre is home to blockbuster musicals, operas, and live entertainment in a beautifully restored 1890s auditorium, right in the heart of Sydney’s creative precinct.

Capitol Theatre

One of the largest working fish markets in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the place to sample Sydney’s freshest seafood. From oysters shucked on the spot to sashimi-grade tuna and piping-hot fish and chips — it is a feast worth waking up early for.

Sydney Fish Market

Sydney’s Chinatown is a feast for the senses — from steaming dumplings and sizzling skewers to neon signs and herbal shops. It is where culture, cuisine, and community come together in a kaleidoscope of activity, day and night.

Chinatown

An oasis of tranquillity in the city, the Chinese Garden of Friendship blends waterfalls, exotic plants, and serene pavilions with traditional Chinese design. A symbolic gift from Sydney’s sister city Guangzhou, it invites quiet reflection just moments from the city’s buzz.

Chinese Garden of Friendship

A waterfront playground of restaurants, museums, parks, and attractions. Darling Harbour is ideal for scenic strolls, harbour views, and unforgettable experiences — whether you are visiting SEA LIFE, enjoying waterfront dining, or catching a sunset by the wharf.

Darling Harbour

Championing Asian-Australian voices, the 4A Centre is a bold, experimental space showcasing contemporary art, performance, and critical dialogue. Free to enter and always thought-provoking, it is a cultural beacon within Haymarket’s creative grid.

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art

More than an architectural wonder, the Opera House is a global stage for music, theatre, and ideas. Fringed by the harbour, its iconic sails host world-class performances and unforgettable moments, every night of the week.

Sydney Opera House

Iconic, sparkling, and undeniably Sydney — the Harbour is the city’s showpiece. Catch a ferry, walk the foreshore, or simply breathe it all in. With sailboats gliding past the Opera House and Bridge, every view feels like a postcard.

Sydney Harbour

Experience Sydney’s historic charm with a visit to The Rocks. Cobblestone streets, lively markets, and historic pubs offer a glimpse into Sydney's past, while contemporary art galleries and boutique shops add modern flair to this beloved neighborhood.

The Rocks

Dixon Street is the heart of Chinatown’s culinary soul and after-dark fun. Warm up with Taiwanese classics at Mother Chu’s, then queue for a custard puff from Emperor’s Garden Bakery. Finish the night belting out ballads in a private room at Dynasty Karaoke.

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