Sydney Staycay

Looking for the perfect Sydney city escape? Whether you are a local craving a night away or a visitor keen to explore, the Sydney Staycay package at Novotel Sydney City Centre delivers comfort, style and the best of the CBD at your doorstep.

Enjoy overnight accommodation, then wake up to a full buffet breakfast for two, with dishes inspired by our on site restaurant, Birdie Bar & Brasserie. Your stay also includes a $50 food and beverage credit to spend on in room dining or at Birdie, so you can enjoy a relaxed meal, a drink after exploring the city or a cosy night in.

Step outside and discover Sydney’s cultural, dining and retail icons. Wander through The Rocks, visit the Sydney Opera House or explore Circular Quay. You can also shop at Westfield Sydney and Pitt Street Mall, all within easy reach. Plus, your Sydney Staycay package includes entry tickets to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, located at Circular Quay, just a short stroll from the hotel.

Your staycation also includes late checkout until 12pm, giving you more time to enjoy breakfast, relax in your room or explore the city before heading home. Located next to Wynyard Station, Novotel Sydney City Centre is 4 star Sydney CBD accommodation made for relaxing weekends, cultural escapes and memorable moments.

MCA Exhibition: Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir

Make your city stay even more memorable with tickets to Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

Running from 21 May to 19 October 2026, this major solo exhibition brings together Tony Albert’s work across sculpture, photography, installation, painting and assemblage. It also includes major new commissions.

Inspired by the MCA’s location at Tallawoladah, on Sydney Harbour, the exhibition explores tourism, souvenir culture and the misrepresentation of Aboriginal people and culture. At the same time, it celebrates Indigenous survival, truth telling and cultural pride.

Guest curated by Bruce Johnson McLean, and developed in close collaboration with Tony Albert, the exhibition is exclusive to Sydney.

Package Inclusions

Your Sydney Staycay package includes:

  • Overnight accommodation in a newly refurbished room
  • Full buffet breakfast for two
  • $50 food and beverage credit per stay for in room dining or Birdie Bar & Brasserie
  • Late checkout until 12pm
  • Entry tickets per person to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Book Your Sydney Staycay

Plan your next Sydney escape with Novotel Sydney City Centre. Stay close to the city’s best cultural attractions, enjoy thoughtful inclusions and experience the Museum of Contemporary Arts Australia’s latest major exhibition during your stay.