Sydney Sailors' Home, Sydney

Name: Sydney Sailors' Home
Address: Sydney, Australia

#241 among attractions in Sydney

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Facts and practical information

The Sydney Sailors' Home is a heritage-listed former sailors' home, theatre and visitor's centre and now gallery and restaurant, located at 106-108 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built in two stages: in 1864 by Weaver & Kemp and in 1926 by Spain & Cosh. It is also known as the former Marionette Theatre and The Rocks Heritage and Information Centre. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'31"S, 151°12'33"E

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Central Business District (The Rocks)Sydney Australia

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Sydney Sailors' Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Overseas Passenger Terminal, Argyle Stores, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cadman's Cottage.

~330 ftNE
Piers and boardwalks
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney
2 min walk • The Overseas Passenger Terminal, a pivotal landmark in the heart of Sydney, Australia, serves as a gateway for thousands of visitors arriving by sea. Situated in Circular Quay with a stunning backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House, the...
~320 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Argyle Stores, Sydney
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, the Argyle Stores stand as a testament to the city's rich mercantile history. This complex of buildings, originally constructed in the 1820s, served as a pivotal custom house and warehouse facility during the burgeoning trade...
~450 ftS
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
3 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) stands as a bastion of modern expression in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Overlooking the iconic Circular Quay, this museum is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting the work of today's artists.
~120 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, Visitor center
Cadman's Cottage, Sydney
1 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Sydney, Australia, Cadman's Cottage stands as a silent witness to the city's vibrant history. This heritage-listed building, now operating as a museum, is one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Sydney.
~580 ftW
Nightlife
Glenmore Hotel, Sydney
3 min walk • The Glenmore Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 96-98 Cumberland Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by the Tooth and Co. resident architects and built in 1921 by D. M. Mitchell.
~460 ftW
Bridge
The Argyle, Sydney
3 min walk • The Argyle Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge that carries Cumberland Street across the Argyle Cut and Argyle Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1911 to 1912. It is also known to include the Argyle Stairs.
~550 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct, Sydney
3 min walk • Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct is a heritage-listed precinct that contains The Rocks police station, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, car park, parks, shops and roads located at 112-156 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~420 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Gannon House, Sydney
3 min walk • Gannon House is a heritage-listed retail building at 45-47 Argyle Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~240 ftSW
Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Orient Hotel, Sydney
2 min walk • The Orient Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 87-89 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1843 to 1844. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales.
~330 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Old Bushells Factory, Sydney
2 min walk • The Old Bushells Factory is a heritage-listed former Bushells Tea factory and warehouse, now used as shops, offices and an art gallery, located at 86-88 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~170 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Old Ambulance Station, Sydney
1 min walk • The Old Ambulance Station, The Rocks is a heritage-listed former ambulance station and public house and now the head quarters of The Argyle Network, a technology recruitment business located at 73 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sydney Sailors' Home?

Nearby attractions include Cadman's Cottage, Sydney (1 min walk), Old Ambulance Station, Sydney (1 min walk), Samson's Cottage, Sydney (1 min walk), Unwin's Stores, Sydney (1 min walk).

How to get to Sydney Sailors' Home by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sydney Sailors' Home:

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 5 • Lines: F3, F4 (4 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 4 • Lines: F5, F6 (4 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (6 min walk)
Wynyard (14 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (6 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (10 min walk)

Bus

Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (7 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: 302, 303 (7 min walk)