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Kings Cross is located 2km east of the Sydney City Centre. Kings Cross is famous for it's nightlife and is Australia's largest red-light district. Kings Cross has Australia's highest population density of any suburb although Kings Cross is not in fact a suburb. Although there is a Kings Cross Train Station the area that Kings Cross occupies is a combination of Darlinghurst and Potts Point suburbs.

 

Kings Cross has a huge variety of entertainment for everyone. There are some of the best restaurants in Sydney, bars, nightclubs as well as the seedier side with strip clubs, brothels and the lady street walkers (prostitutes).

Kings Cross Bounce walking tours

Kings Cross Coca Cola sign

The Coca Cola Sign at the entrance of Kings Cross has been there for over 40 years.

Hotels in Kings Cross

There's a variety of hotels in Kings Cross to suit all budgets. Here are some of the hotels to stay in Kings Cross: (Also check out the Backpacker Hostels in Kings Cross)

Lido Suites (1 review) is a great budget hotel right in the heart of Kings Cross, just 2 minutes walk from the train station. Room prices start from $109. Click here for more details and Lido Suites reviews.

Lido Suites Kings Cross

 

L'Otel Hotel (1 review) 114 Darlinghurst Rd Darlinghurst Ph: 9360 6868. Less than a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross Train station. With plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes within easy walking distance. Room prices start from $69 booking via discount website like www.check-in.com.au. Small double room prices $120 on weekends. For hotel reviews for L'Otel Hotel click here.

L'Otel Hotel Darlinghurst Sydney

 

 

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Holiday Inn Kings Cross

 

The Kirkton Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Darlinghurst, close to Kings Cross and 10 minutes to the centre of Sydney's CBD. Room prices start from $115 per night.

DLux Budget Hostel and Hotel is located in the heart of Kings Cross just 1 minutes walk from the train station. Prices start from $22 per night for a 10 bed dorm up to $30 per night for a 4 bed dorm.

 

 

Last updated 22nd November 2011

Kings Cross Sydney Travel information

Kings Cross Markets

Every Saturday morning there are the Kings Cross Organic Food Markets held at Fitzroy Gardens right next to the famous fountain pictured above.

Kings Cross Markets

There are now backpacker car markets 7 days a week in Kings Cross located in the Ward Street Wilson Car Park.

Restaurants in Kings Cross

There is a huge variety of restaurants in Kings Cross to suit all tastes and budgets. Including Japanese, Korean, Pizza, Mexican and lots of cafes to choose from. Check out our Kings Cross Restaurant Guide.

Bars and Nightclubs in Kings Cross

There are plenty of bars and nightclubs to suit everyone in Kings Cross. Here are some of the best to choose from:

Bourbon Bar at 24 Darlinghurst Rd Kings Cross has become a Sydney institution. Open 24 hours a day with various levels selling alcohol and meals.

Hugos Lounge 33 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross

Piano Room 1 Bayswater Rd Potts Point

Goldfish Bar 111 Darlinghurst Rd Potts Point

Soho Bar & Nightclub 171 Victoria St Potts Point

Vegas Hotel Open 24 hours a day 54 Darlinghust Rd Kings Cross

Melt Bar Open to 5am. 12 Kellet St Kings Cross

 

Backpacker Hostels in Kings Cross

Brado's Backpackers 34 Darlinghurst Rd Potts Point Ph: 1 800 768 505. Located right in the heart of Kings Cross just a few minutes walk from the train station. Dorm prices from $19 per night for a 12 bed mixed dorm.

Brado's Backpackers Kings Cross Sydney

Funkhouse Backpackers 23 Darlinghurst Rd Kings Cross. Just up from the Kings Cross Train station. 3 or 4 bed dorms. Prices from $19.75 per night.

The Globe Backpackers 40 Darlinghurst Rd Kings Cross. Prices from $22 per night.

Dury House Backpackers 48A Darlinghurst Rd Kings Cross. 4, 6 and 8 bed dorms.

Sydney Central Backpackers Kings Cross 16 Orwell St Kings Cross. Prices from $27 per night.

The Pink House 6-8 Barncleuth Square Kings Cross Sydney. Prices from $25 per night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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