Time Out Sydney Recommends posters stuck to an outdoor wall. — Time Out Sydney Recommends 2024

Check out the 187 experiences recognised in Time Out Sydney Recommends 2024

Look for Time Out Recommends stickers next time you’re after a top Sydney experience, restaurant, hotel or anything else

Monday 28 October 2024

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Edited by Alice Ellis

Editor in Chief, Australia

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This year, Time Out is excited to launch our Time Out Recommends initiative (in partnership with Tyro), dedicated to celebrating and supporting ace local businesses. We’ve handpicked 187 exceptional things to do, wellness spots, restaurants, bars, cheap eats, regional venues, hotels and arts and culture destinations that we think everyone should know about (and visit) at least once in their life.

There are old faithfuls as well as newer businesses spotlighted, and great experiences for everyone from young and old – all across the city. These are the tried-and-tested places you’ll find Time Out’s editors returning to time and time again.

Click on the categories below to see the 2024 Time Out Sydney-recommended experiences you should be adding to your hit lists...

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Time Out Sydney Recommends 2024

Things to do

Things to Do

Looking for fun? Get yourself over to these Time Out Sydney Recommended Things to Do places for 2024.

Travel

Hotels

Looking for a top place for a Sydney staycay or getaway, check out these hotels (from luxe to more affordable stays).

Restaurants

Restaurants & Bars

Sydney is celebrated for its beaches, but we’ve surely got one of the most delicious, culturally diverse dining scenes in the world...

Restaurants

Cheap Eats

Our top recommendations span a range of cuisines and neighbourhoods – both old-fave institutions and impressive newcomers.

Restaurants

NSW Regional Venues

Time Out editors spent a lot of time road-trippin' around NSW this year – these are the best places we ate along the way.

Sport and fitness

Wellness Spots

After trying and testing a whole range of gyms, spas, beauticians and more, these are the places Time Out Editors return to.

Art

Arts & Culture

Check out these Time Out Sydney Recommended art galleries and theatres to live music, museums and cultural experiences.

Things to do

People's Choice

For our inaugural Time Out Recommends, we gave our readers the chance to vote for their favourite things to do, places to stay, places to eat and more.