Katoomba, New South Wales: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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AUD 265 - 999 Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
 Just a short drive from Sydney and set amidst 2 acres of gardens, this 5-star hotel is a grand country house providing luxurious accommodation in the … MoreAUD 90 - 195 La Maison Boutique Hotel
 Situated in the heart of the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park, La Maison Boutique Hotel features a sauna and jacuzzi. A DVD player and TV a… MoreAUD 85 - 135 Sky Rider Motor Inn
 Set amongst beautiful gardens, Sky Rider Inn offers heated accommodation with electric blankets and free Wi-Fi internet. It features an outdoor swimmi… MoreAUD 60 - 245 The Metropole Katoomba
 This 1930’s style guesthouse offers comfortable rooms in central Katoomba, across from the Kingsford Smith Park. Attractions nearby The Metropole in… MoreAUD 178 - 627 The Mountain Heritage Hotel & Spa Retreat
 Located just outside of Katoomba’s town centre, this 4-star hotel offers panoramic views of the World Heritage Blue Mountains. It features a day spa… MoreAUD 108 - 999 Katoomba Town Centre Motel
 Katoomba Town Centre Motel is situated right in the centre of Katoomba in the heart of Australia´s beautiful World Heritage-listed Blue Mountain… MoreAUD 26 - 140 Katoomba Mountain Lodge
 Katoomba Mountain Lodge is situated in the heart of the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park. The Lodge is a 1.5 km drive from the famous Three… MoreAUD 26 - 129 Blue Mountains Backpacker Hostel
 Blue Mountains Backpacker Hostel is located in central Katoomba, just 250 metres from Katoomba Railway Station. The hostel offers free internet access… MoreAUD 110 - 265 Best Western Alpine Motor Inn
 Best Western Alpine Motor Inn is in Katoomba, in the heart of the Blue Mountains. It offers rooms with cable TV and is a 5-minute walk from the train … MoreAUD 110 - 999 Blue Mountains Heritage Motel
 Blue Mountains Heritage Motel is situated in the centre of Katoomba, just 4 minutes´ drive from the Three Sisters. All rooms have en suite bathr… MoreAUD 99 - 590 Carrington Hotel
 200 meters from Katoomba Train Station, The Carrington offers elegant accommodation in a heritage-listed refurbished manor. It features fine dining op… MoreAUD 117 - 306 Hotel Blue & Conference Centre
 Featuring an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, this restored hotel, originally built in the 1920s, is just 15 minutes’ walk from Katoomba’s scenic… MoreAUD 109 - 200 Avonleigh Country House
 Avonleigh Country House is located just 5 minutes’ walk from The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park. Each room has central heating an… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Katoomba, New South Wales: Guide
Katoomba is the largest and best-known town in the Blue Mountains region of the Australia|Australian state of New South Wales. Katoomba is located 106 km (66 miles) to the west of Sydney and lies 1,017 m (3,337 ft) above sea level.
Understand
Katoomba developed as a popular mountain resort town in the early part of the 20th century, a process aided by the advent of regular train services along the current line. The town reached an early heyday in the period between the wars, attested to today by the numerous examples of art deco architecture and shop fronts along the main street of the town.
Get in
By car
Katoomba is located just off the Great Western Highway between Sydney and Bathurst (New South Wales)|Bathurst.
By train
Frequent direct Cityrail services run from Sydney and its western suburbs.
From Sydney Central the cost of the adult train fare is $11.40 single peak, $14 off-peak day return and the one way trip time is about two hours. The train gets you to the centre of Katoomba.
Get around
From the train station you can take a hop on/hop off bus or trolley/tram around the sights for between $12 and $27 depending on which company you choose to go with.
See
Echo Point lookout has spectacular views of the Three Sisters
Scenic Skyway/Scenic Railway/Sceniscender. These give you scenic views, but tend to be very crowded.
Avalon, 8 Katoomba St, 02 4782 5532. W-Su. A stylish restaurant in the dress circle of the old Savoy theatre with beautiful views down the valley. It is moderately expensive, but they have generous servings and huge desserts. Friendly yet unobtrusive staff and a classy atmosphere. Mains cost up to $25.
The Clarendon Guesthouse, 68 Lurline St, . Has a licensed entertainment restaurant which features live music, comedy and theatre.
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The Edge IMAX Cinema , 225 Great Western Highway, tel 02 4782 8900. The Edge shows a widescreen movie about the Blue Mountains. This is an amazing show, about the stunning scenery and the rainforest, filmed from an "adventure sports" and "conservation" viewpoint.. and not at all tacky or "touristy".Do
Bushwalking in the valleys, including longer walks to the Ruined Castle (an eroded mountain) and Mt Solitary. Watch out for large, noisy lyrebirds scratching up food on the ground.Eat
Cafe Zuppa, 36 Katoomba St, 02 4782 9247. Daily 7am-11pm. Zuppa has an art deco interior, friendly staff, good food in generous portions at affordable prices.
Isobar Cafe, 40 Katoomba Street, 02 4782 4063. Has nice food and drinks, friendly staff and a good atmosphere.
The Paragon, 65 Katoomba St, 02 4782 2928 (fax 02 4782 4744). Lovely food and friendly staff.
"Mes Amis", Corner of Lurline & Waratah Sts, 02 4782 1558. Has first class food and service, great wine list and wonderful ambience.Drink
Sleep
Splurge
The Carrington Hotel This historic (built 1880) hotel has friendly staff and exudes charm. It is located right on Katoomba's main street and a short walk from the train station. Some of the rooms have breathtaking views of the valley. The formal dining room has great meals. Unfortunately, it lacks a modern elevator, and has too many steps for guests arriving with luggage. Still, a great choice if you like old-world charm and a choice location over modern convenience.Budget
Blue Mountains YHA, 207 Katoomba St, 02 4782 1416 (bluemountains@yhansw.org.au, fax 02 4782 6203), . Reception open 7 am to 10 pm.
The 3 Explorers Motel, 197 Lurline Street, 02 4782 1733 or 1300 721 733 (reservations) (fax 02 4782 1146), . All rooms in this small motel have queen sized beds, private bathrooms, and televisions. There are also a small number of "spa suites" with two or three private rooms and a two person spa. Rates for two people per night are $96 Sunday night to Thursday night, $106 Friday night and $136 Saturday night for a double room; and $155 Sunday night to Thursday night, $175 Friday night and $205 Saturday night for a spa suite. Call the reservations number for special deals if staying both Friday and Saturday nights.
No. 14 Budget Accommodation, 14 Lovel Street, 02 4782 7104. A relaxed, homely hostel approx 10 minutes walk into the town center with polished floors, cosy fires, clean and tidy, with a leafy veranda with valley views. It is run by a couple, experienced backpackers themselves, who have travelled the world - they are friendly and will provide you with lots of information should you require it. There are mostly twin and double rooms, plus some dorms, all are centrally heated for those chilly mountain nights! $56 for doubles, $18 for dorms.