It’s not the most naturally picturesque tourist district, but there’s a reason people who visit Sydney choose to stay in the Kings Cross/Darlinghurst district. Whether your particular brand of after-dark fun involves leisurely upmarket dining, all-night clubbing or racier shenanigans, the Cross delivers. For me, it was the proximity to the city to attend a conference, but preferring the vibrancy of the precinct as opposed to the formality of CBD hotels.