There’s central, and then there’s Rydges Sydney Central, a stylish hotel just a stone’s throw from Sydney’s main train station – offering connections to glittering Circular Quay, iconic Bondi and the Blue Mountains – and the best bits of the Harbour City. Perched in cosmopolitan Surry Hills, the bespoke hotel is surrounded by cafés serving specialty coffee and brilliant brunches, modern restaurants championing seasonal Aussie produce and every type of drinking den – from speakeasies to rooftops and everything in between. Though, you won’t have to go far for delicious fare: the hotel is home to Sydney Brewery, a craft brewery responsible for some of the city’s best beers. In the morning, pop down to the Manna Loft restaurant for breakfast and later, return for a few laps in the indoor pool or sweat it out in the gym or sauna.