Sydney accommodation Potts Point represents a high energy option to stay in Sydney, with a lot of history as well. The place is always buzzing. There is always something on in, or within easy reach of, the area. It is close to the city; the gay precinct around Oxford St; gentrified Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Moore Park; and posh Rushcutters Bay, Darling Point and Paddington. Icons such as the Harbor Bridge and Botanical Gardens are all within walking distance.
The area sits on a short, narrow peninsular at the east side Woolloomooloo Bay separating it from Elizabeth Bay. Because it sits on a high elevation, the area used to be called Woolloomooloo Hill. The entire neighbourhood has strong links with ships and the navy still has a significant presence.
There is a huge choice in accommodation styles including bed and breakfast houses, backpacker hostels, boarding houses, serviced flats or apartments, small boutique or large hotels. Modern or heritage; quiet or buzzing; low or high-rise; short or long stay; and budget or luxury price point options all available.
Eateries are endless with a tempting assortment of cuisines. Most are in Macleay Street or Victoria Street, but many also hidden in the side streets and alleyways. Entertainment is on 24x7, including music venues, jazz clubs, discos and massage parlours along colourful Darlinghurst Road.
The suburb is well served by public trains and buses. Taxis are always just a whistle away. That said, the best way to experience the vibrancy, history and variety of the area is on foot.
To walk to the CBD, go north along Victoria Street to the McElhone Steps then down to Great Cowper Road. Walk past the Finger Wharf then up a set of stairs to the state Art Gallery, through the Domain Park to either the State Public Library or Parliament House in historic Macquarie Street. The journey is takes a pleasant 20 minutes.
A walk to the city takes 20 minutes. Go to the north end of Victoria Street, down McElhone Steps, past the Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, up the stairs to the Art Gallery, into the Domain Park until you reach Macquarie Street. There you can take a tour of the Parliament House or State Public Library.
The historic McElhone Steps were carved into the sandstone cliff during the 1800s and named after John McElhone (1833-1898), a local businessman and politician. The infamous steps have witnessed many a drunken party, hurried lovemaking and public brawling, particularly when sailors were in town.
The area has a colourful history associated with both the rich and the not so rich. Kings Cross has long been a favourite hangout for pimps, prostitutes, and criminals of all description. Woolloomooloo has a rich blue-collar heritage. It was for decades dominated by wharf workers when the shipping industry was prominent in the bay.
The area has also been home for affluent families, a factor visible in the heritage architecture. Elizabeth Bay House is a fine example. It is protected as a National Trust building. Situated in Onslow Avenue, it enjoys a fine of the bay and east to the heads of Sydney Harbor. John Verge designed the building during the 1800s when he was a top architect in the town. The house was first owned by Alexander McCleay, after whom McCleay Street takes its name. The house is open for viewing by the public.
Historically, the area has had a colourful past associated with both the affluent and not so affluent. Kings Cross has long been a favourite haunt of prostitutes, pimps and gangsters and shady characters of all description. Woolloomooloo has a strong working class heritage from its early days when it housed many dockworkers and their families.
The area has always been home for many affluent figures and their families. This is reflected in the architecture. The most famous exhibit is Elizabeth Bay House. It is now protected as a National Trust heritage listed building. It is located in Onslow Avenue on the eastern side of the peninsular facing east with a view overlooking the bay towards the heads of Sydney Harbor. John Verge, one of the leading architects in Sydney during the 1800s, designed the house. Its first owner was Alexander McCleay, for whom McCleay Street was named. The house is open to the public most days of the week. John Verge also designed Tusculum, another heritage listed building located a short walk from Elizabeth Bay House in Tusculum Street, Potts Point. Tusculum now serves as the headquarters for the Royal Australian institute of Architects. The internationally acclaimed film director Baz Lurhmann lives in a large, two storey Italianate mansion, Iona, in neighbouring Darlinghurst. The structure was built around 1880 and still retains its own circular drive and hushed, secluded gardens, which are rarities for an inner city location. The residence was previously owned by a fund manager but he hit upon hard times and was forced to sell the property. At one stage in its life Iona served as the Winchester Private Hospital.
One of the earliest landowners in the area was judge-advocate Sir John Wylde (1781-1856). He arrived in Australia in 1816 to serve as deputy judge-advocate and returned to England in 1825 to study for a doctorate in law. During his time in Australia, he received several large land grants, one of them being 50 acres (20 hectares) in the area. He built a large mansion for himself and his family. Wylde Street is named after him. He sold a large portion of the grant to Joseph Potts, an accountant for the Bank of NSW (now Westpac). Potts Point is believed to have been named after Joseph Potts. Sydney Accommodation at Potts Point owes much to these two gentlemen.
The area sits on a short, narrow peninsular at the east side Woolloomooloo Bay separating it from Elizabeth Bay. Because it sits on a high elevation, the area used to be called Woolloomooloo Hill. The entire neighbourhood has strong links with ships and the navy still has a significant presence.
There is a huge choice in accommodation styles including bed and breakfast houses, backpacker hostels, boarding houses, serviced flats or apartments, small boutique or large hotels. Modern or heritage; quiet or buzzing; low or high-rise; short or long stay; and budget or luxury price point options all available.
Eateries are endless with a tempting assortment of cuisines. Most are in Macleay Street or Victoria Street, but many also hidden in the side streets and alleyways. Entertainment is on 24x7, including music venues, jazz clubs, discos and massage parlours along colourful Darlinghurst Road.
The suburb is well served by public trains and buses. Taxis are always just a whistle away. That said, the best way to experience the vibrancy, history and variety of the area is on foot.
To walk to the CBD, go north along Victoria Street to the McElhone Steps then down to Great Cowper Road. Walk past the Finger Wharf then up a set of stairs to the state Art Gallery, through the Domain Park to either the State Public Library or Parliament House in historic Macquarie Street. The journey is takes a pleasant 20 minutes.
A walk to the city takes 20 minutes. Go to the north end of Victoria Street, down McElhone Steps, past the Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, up the stairs to the Art Gallery, into the Domain Park until you reach Macquarie Street. There you can take a tour of the Parliament House or State Public Library.
The historic McElhone Steps were carved into the sandstone cliff during the 1800s and named after John McElhone (1833-1898), a local businessman and politician. The infamous steps have witnessed many a drunken party, hurried lovemaking and public brawling, particularly when sailors were in town.
The area has a colourful history associated with both the rich and the not so rich. Kings Cross has long been a favourite hangout for pimps, prostitutes, and criminals of all description. Woolloomooloo has a rich blue-collar heritage. It was for decades dominated by wharf workers when the shipping industry was prominent in the bay.
The area has also been home for affluent families, a factor visible in the heritage architecture. Elizabeth Bay House is a fine example. It is protected as a National Trust building. Situated in Onslow Avenue, it enjoys a fine of the bay and east to the heads of Sydney Harbor. John Verge designed the building during the 1800s when he was a top architect in the town. The house was first owned by Alexander McCleay, after whom McCleay Street takes its name. The house is open for viewing by the public.
Historically, the area has had a colourful past associated with both the affluent and not so affluent. Kings Cross has long been a favourite haunt of prostitutes, pimps and gangsters and shady characters of all description. Woolloomooloo has a strong working class heritage from its early days when it housed many dockworkers and their families.
The area has always been home for many affluent figures and their families. This is reflected in the architecture. The most famous exhibit is Elizabeth Bay House. It is now protected as a National Trust heritage listed building. It is located in Onslow Avenue on the eastern side of the peninsular facing east with a view overlooking the bay towards the heads of Sydney Harbor. John Verge, one of the leading architects in Sydney during the 1800s, designed the house. Its first owner was Alexander McCleay, for whom McCleay Street was named. The house is open to the public most days of the week. John Verge also designed Tusculum, another heritage listed building located a short walk from Elizabeth Bay House in Tusculum Street, Potts Point. Tusculum now serves as the headquarters for the Royal Australian institute of Architects. The internationally acclaimed film director Baz Lurhmann lives in a large, two storey Italianate mansion, Iona, in neighbouring Darlinghurst. The structure was built around 1880 and still retains its own circular drive and hushed, secluded gardens, which are rarities for an inner city location. The residence was previously owned by a fund manager but he hit upon hard times and was forced to sell the property. At one stage in its life Iona served as the Winchester Private Hospital.
One of the earliest landowners in the area was judge-advocate Sir John Wylde (1781-1856). He arrived in Australia in 1816 to serve as deputy judge-advocate and returned to England in 1825 to study for a doctorate in law. During his time in Australia, he received several large land grants, one of them being 50 acres (20 hectares) in the area. He built a large mansion for himself and his family. Wylde Street is named after him. He sold a large portion of the grant to Joseph Potts, an accountant for the Bank of NSW (now Westpac). Potts Point is believed to have been named after Joseph Potts. Sydney Accommodation at Potts Point owes much to these two gentlemen.
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