Along with the daily necessities, accommodation is essential for students. Many Sydney suburbs have student accommodation options close to the universities, helping them save time.
1. Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst is an inner-city suburb located just east of Sydney's Central Business District. Like many of Sydney's inner suburbs, this was once a rundown part of town known for its red light district. Today this is a youthful, vibrant neighborhood with an abundance of cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. Some of the best student accommodation in Darlinghurst is UME Darlinghurst Village, and UME Flinders Street.
2. Surry Hills
This stylish, dynamic district in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs was one of the city's first inner-city suburbs to be gentrified as young people moved here. Surry Hills is a dining and nightlife hotspot in Sydney, with an unbelievable assortment of outstanding restaurants ranging from inexpensive fare to fashionable, upmarket establishments. Crown Street is the primary thoroughfare and hub for the majority of the suburb's businesses, restaurants, and pubs, but there are dining and shopping opportunities on some of its side streets. Some of the best housing options here include UKO Surry Hills and UME Redfern Village.
3. Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay is the quieter sister to its neighbor Potts Point. It's got the same dense mix of grand apartment buildings, beautiful terraces, and high rise condos. But while it's got a few cafes and restaurants and the great Bird & Bear Boathouse on the water, it's definitely not a dining and nightlife hub. This is a great arrangement for its residents, who get to walk a few minutes to the excitement of Potts Point and, at the end of the night, return to their nice homes with killer views of the harbour. The best options here are UME Potts Point, UKO Paddington Village, and UKO Paddington.
4. Sydney CBD
The Central Business District (or 'CBD' to locals) is the cultural and commercial center of Sydney. This is where many of Sydney's professionals spend their working days and where cruise ships unload their passengers to shop and visit museums and historic sites. Beautiful sandstone landmark buildings sit side-by-side with gleaming, all-glass skyscrapers. When it comes to dining, fast food restaurants and other quick eats abound to take care of business people on lunch break, but there are plenty of upscale places if you're looking for a nice meal out. Popular options here include UME Hyde Park Yurong House and Scape Darling House.
5. Haymarket
Haymarket is renowned as Sydney's Chinatown and is located just southwest of the CBD. Chinese restaurants (as well as Malay, Thai, and other cuisines), noodle bars, Asian supermarkets, and souvenir shops line the streets. Paddy's Markets, which has been in operation for 150 years, contains approximately 1,000 stalls selling clothing, arts and crafts, electronics, home goods, souvenirs, and other stuff. The activity continues into the evening, with numerous bars, clubs, and theatres in the region. Each Friday the neighborhood hosts the Chinatown Night Market, which attracts thousands of people to its stalls. The best options here are Scape Quay, Link2, and BELONG Haymarket.