Sydney Staycay

Introducing the perfect Sydney Staycation for your weekend getaway, combining upscale Sydney accommodation, delicious food and drink, convenience plus an iconic Sydney experience at the Museum of Contemporary Arts Australia.

Whether you’re looking to explore the city and visit iconic Sydney landmarks, or treat yourself to a night away from home, the Novotel Sydney City Centre provides levels of comfort, indulgence and convenience to suit your Sydney city getaway. Take a stroll down to The Rocks with view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, visit the many shops and boutiques across Westfield Sydney and Pitt St Mall, or simply relax and unwind in the comforts of your Novotel room.

Ideally located next to Wynyard station, for easy access in and out of the city, book your Sydney staycation and enjoy overnight accommodation in our newly refurbished and modern rooms, a deliciously extensive buffet breakfast in our ground floor restaurant with breakfast dishes inspired by Birdie, $50 food and beverage credit (per stay) for in-room dining or to be enjoyed at the iconic Birdie Bar & Brasserie, self car-parking in our undercover hotel car park, late check-out till 12pm plus tickets (per person booked) to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s main exhibition.

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia Exhibitions
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine
2 August – 27 October 2024
Experience first solo exhibition in Australia, of internationally celebrated artists Hiroshi Sugimoto. From visions of prehistoric landscapes to the end of civilisation, famous faces and familiar forms, Sugimoto uses the camera to freeze, bend, and capture time in playful and unexpected ways. This Sydney-exclusive exhibition follows the expansive arc of the renowned artist’s 50-year career and features close to 100 works from all of his key photographic series.

Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
29 November 2024 – 27 April 2025
Experience powerful and often monumental works by New York-based artist Julie Mehretu, widely regarded as one of the most significant painters of her generation. Exclusive to Sydney and presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2024-2025, this is the first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.