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Where to stay

Where to stay in South West Sydney

Stay in Liverpool for choice and fast trains, Campbelltown for value and airport trains, Camden for country charm, or Picton and Wollondilly for farm stays and quiet.

The areas

Choose your base

The lights of Liverpool’s towers and streets at night Most choice

Liverpool

The south-west’s city centre

Business hotels, serviced apartments and motels around the city centre, with fast trains to the city and the M5 and M7 motorways at the door. Cabramatta is one stop away.

Best for: Short stays, food lovers and travel by train

Hotels in Liverpool
A double-deck intercity train leaving Campbelltown station Good value

Campbelltown

Trains to the city and the airport

Hotels, motels and apartments near the station and the shopping centre, with direct trains to Sydney Airport and the city, and the botanic garden and Dharawal close by.

Best for: Airport connections and Macarthur sights

Hotels in Campbelltown
A tree-lined street in Camden under a blue sky Country charm

Camden

Heritage town on the Nepean

B&Bs, country motels and farm stays in and around the heritage town, with cafés on Argyle Street and balloon flights on the doorstep.

Best for: Couples, weekends and balloon flights

Hotels in Camden
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What kind of place should you book?

Hotels and serviced apartments

Liverpool and Campbelltown have most of the region’s hotels and serviced apartments, close to train stations, shopping centres and motorways. Apartments with a kitchen suit families and longer stays.

Motels

Motels along the main roads are a good-value choice if you are driving, with free parking and easy access to the motorways.

B&Bs, cottages and farm stays

Around Camden and in Wollondilly you will find B&Bs, cottages and working farms, an hour from the city but a world away from it.

When to book, and what it costs

Rooms in the south-west usually cost less than in central Sydney. Prices rise in December and January, during school holidays and when big events are on in the city. Weekdays can be busy with business travellers in Liverpool and Campbelltown, so weekends are often better value.

Things to check before you book

  • The walk to the nearest train station, if you will not have a car
  • Parking, and whether it is free
  • Air conditioning, which you will want in summer
  • Minimum stays, which are common at cottages and farm stays
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Where to stay FAQ

Where is the best place to stay in South West Sydney?

Stay in Liverpool for the most choice and fast trains, Campbelltown for good value and trains to the airport, Camden for country charm, or Picton and Wollondilly for farm stays and quiet.

Is it cheaper to stay in South West Sydney than in the city?

Usually, yes. Hotel rooms and apartments in Liverpool and Campbelltown often cost less than similar rooms in central Sydney, especially at weekends.

How far ahead should I book?

A few weeks is usually enough. Book further ahead for big events in Sydney, such as New Year’s Eve, and for local festivals such as the Festival of Steam at Thirlmere.

Are there farm stays near Sydney?

Yes. Wollondilly and the rural edges of Camden have farm stays and cottages within about an hour of the city, many with animals and space for children.

Plan your South West Sydney trip

Book your room, then plan your days

Once you have a base, compare balloon flights, day trips and harbour cruises.

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