{"id":736,"date":"2015-07-28T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T00:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=736"},"modified":"2022-07-20T20:24:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T20:24:09","slug":"neighbourhood-guide-sydney-hipster-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/world\/neighbourhood-guide-sydney-hipster-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Sydney\u2019s Hipster Suburbs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydney is no longer just about beaches and high fashion. The facade of corporate luxury in the CBD breaks away as you venture a little beyond the city\u2019s perimeters. Here you\u2019ll find suburbs filled with underground bars, quirky antique stores and second hand bookshops, not to mention the hipster bars and cafes that make Sydney an exciting place to visit.<\/p>\n

Visit the following suburbs for an alternative view on Sydney\u2019s lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Paddington<\/h2>\n

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Paddington is the original hipster suburb<\/a>\u00a0in Sydney. It\u2019s known for its array of emerging designers and chefs and has long been the place to be for those looking for alternative styles and brands. This is where those too cool for the corporate school come and hangout, and it is also the home of the annual Sydney Mardi Gras. For foodies, there are plenty of creative dining options in Paddington.<\/p>\n

Paddington is so upmarket and chic that it has even attracted Paris Hilton to shop in one of its boutiques. Parts of the original hipster still exist in its weekend markets and hole-in-the-wall cafes and bars though, and in the various independent galleries dotted around the area promoting up and coming artists with bright futures ahead of them.<\/p>\n

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Balmain<\/h2>\n

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Kazbah breakfast in Balmain, Sydney<\/span><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0insatiablemunch<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Balmain is one of Sydney\u2019s oldest working class suburbs<\/a>, as well as home to some of Australia\u2019s most famous writers, actors, film directors, musicians and artists. The atmosphere is easy going and laid back and the weekend markets (one in Balmain and one just down the street in Rozelle) are vibrant.<\/p>\n

The locals enjoy an overwhelming range of gourmet options and boutique stores with locally designed homeware and gifts along Darling Street. Visit Balmain for its good quality, multicultural variety of restaurants, which include Japanese, Italian and Thai eateries. The food is exotic and colourful, and it is no wonder that Balmain is becoming one of Sydney\u2019s favourite for dining regions.<\/p>\n

Balmain\u00a0is a mere 10-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay<\/a>, making it an easy destination to get to for that hipster experience.<\/p>\n

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Surry Hills<\/h2>\n