Comparison · Hobart vs Sydney · Australia
Hobart vs Sydney
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Hobart for MONA and Salamanca Market; choose Sydney for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and free sights. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 1,057 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,057 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Hobart
- December–March
- Best time for Sydney
- March–April and September–November
Side by side
| Hobart | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Known for | MONA, Salamanca Market and kunanyi/Mount Wellington | Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach |
| Best time to visit | December–March | March–April and September–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $180–$320 | $200–$350 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 26°C (79°F) |
| Coldest month | July, 12°C (54°F) | July, 17°C (63°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 11 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | Kingston Beach | Bondi Beach |
| Airports | HBA | SYD |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hobart for…
MONA and Salamanca Market. Hobart is Australia's second-oldest capital, founded in 1804 on the Derwent estuary below kunanyi/Mount Wellington. Its Georgian sandstone warehouses at Salamanca Place, the cottages of Battery Point and the working fishing docks make the waterfront easy to…
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Choose Sydney for…
Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and free sights. Sydney wraps around a deep natural harbour, with the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge facing each other across Circular Quay and surf beaches strung along the ocean coast to the east and north. Most visitors base themselves between Circular Quay, the CBD…
Top sights compared
| # | Hobart | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONA – Museum of Old and New Art | Sydney Opera House |
| 2 | Salamanca Market | Sydney Harbour Bridge |
| 3 | Salamanca Place | Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair |
| 4 | Battery Point and Arthur Circus | The Rocks |
| 5 | kunanyi/Mount Wellington | Bondi Beach |
Food compared
| Hobart | Sydney |
|---|---|
| Tasmanian oysters | Sydney rock oysters |
| Scallop pie | Meat pie |
| Fish and chips | Flat white |
| Tasmanian salmon | Smashed avocado and ricotta hotcakes |
Which is cheaper?
Hobart and Sydney cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $180–$320 in Hobart and $200–$350 in Sydney (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Hobart on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,057 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hobart or Sydney cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $180–$320 in Hobart and $200–$350 in Sydney (estimates).
+Is Hobart or Sydney better for a first trip?
Pick Hobart for MONA and Salamanca Market, or Sydney for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and free sights.
+How far is Hobart from Sydney?
About 1,057 km in a straight line.