THE HEART & SOUL OF SYDNEY

SYDNEY IS A HUGE, MULTI-CULTURAL MELTING POT. TO REALLY TASTE ITS FLAVOURS, YOU NEED TO STIR THE POT, INHALE ITS SPICY AROMA AND DRINK STRAIGHT FROM THE BOWL! GO BEYOND THE TOURIST BROCHURES AND WELL-TRODDEN PATHS. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT CITIES. STAY IN ITS MOST VIBRANT, ECLECTIC NEIGHBOURHOOD - WHERE CREATIVE SYDNEY LIVES, WORKS, AND PLAYS. THAT PLACE IS NEWTOWN.

The Historic 19th Century inner city precinct of Newtown balances classic Victorian Architecture with cutting-edge modern city life. It is home to Sydney's most colourful mix of cosmopolitan and bohemian cultures. All of this prominently on display on King Street, the central Newtown promenade and a mecca of alternative street life. King Street is packed with cheap restaurants, quirky cafes, late night bars, off-beat fashion stores, left-of-centre bookshops, cinemas and much, much more.

"Do King Street" as a local and mingle with the great diversity of its inhabitants: from academics and students from nearby Sydney Uni or School of Performing Arts, to the musicians, punks, poets and artists who have all made Newtown their home. Newtown is renown for having the highest concentration of independent theatres and live performance spaces in Sydney. With such an incredible mix of people, it is no wonder Newtown has an unrivalled spirit of acceptance and a truly unique character.

It is easy to understand why many Sydneysiders call King Street 'Eat Street'. With every different cuisine imaginable, you can dine your way around the world! From African to Asian, from Mediteranean to Modern Australian, from fast food to health food - Newtown even has its own food festival: Feastability. Along with community events such as Reclaim the Streets, there is of course The Newtown Festival - a month long celebration of everything... well, Newtown. Why would you stay anywhere else?