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Mardi Gras 2021 update: Due to concerns over the pandemic, the 2021 Mardi Gras Parade isn't being held along Oxford Street. Instead, it'll be at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 6 March. Tickets are required as it will be a seated event. For hotels near the parade, see our Hotels Near the Sydney Cricket Ground page.
Otherwise, you can get wind of the standard parade details below for your reference or to plan for future years when the parade returns to the streets.
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival impresses each and every year in a fabulous explosion of colour, glitter, platform heels and top-notch performances.
Whether you're in Sydney to see the celebs, march in the parade, don the best outfit imaginable, join the after-party or just to celebrate over 40 years of love, activism and pride, securing a hotel room close to the action can make a world of difference.
We've put together a list of the best hotels to fit your budget within stumbling distance of the action so you can go hard and go long at the biggest LGBTQI+ party of the year.
Located directly across from Hyde Park and with a rooftop pool, the Pullman Hyde Park is a 5-star hotel that’s within easy reach of the beginning of the Mardis Gras parade route and public transport options.
This hotel is conveniently located in the city centre and close to local attractions such as Hyde Park, Oxford Street and St Andrew’s Cathedral. Plus the area is well-known for shopping.
A modern hotel overlooking Hyde Park, which is perfect for a morning run or an afternoon picnic. It’s also great spot for viewing the Mardi Gras parade.
Hyde Park Inn offers an easy access to Sydney’s shopping areas and attractions. Public transportation is also nearby, which connects guests to the local area.
This is a contemporary hotel that sits in the centre of Sydney and provides easy access to local dining and nightlife options.
This hotel is only a short stroll to Oxford Street where the Mardi Gras parade is en route.
This is a boutique hotel located on Oxford street, which is nearby many of Sydney’s attractions. Plus it's famous for its location near the Mardi Gras parade.
An apartment which provides free Wi-Fi and is close to the area’s popular destinations.
A two-storey mansion with a Victorian setting and boasting personalised services. It also has a restaurant and bar, where guests can enjoy a meal or a drink.
Conveniently located in Surry Hills, which has a lot of eateries and nightlife. It also has an on-site cafe where you can dine or get room service.
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