Hotels near ICC Sydney for Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: A Night Out with Esther Perel
Sorted by distance to ICC Sydney — each room priced against Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com and Hotels.com
What is Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: A Night Out with Esther Perel?
Esther Perel is the world’s foremost expert on relationships—at home and at work.
Join Esther in her office every Monday to listen in as real couples in search of help bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories.
He comes to Esther with a question about how to feel worthy without constantly having to prove himself. For him, it’s not just personal, it’s also racial. Defining himself on what he calls the “path of black excellence,” achievement has become both a burden and a measure of identity. Together, they explore what it means to experience calm and worthiness, not through doing, but simply by being. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com.
Three years after Esther spoke with a Ukrainian couple separated by war, she calls them back to learn where they are now and whether their relationship has survived intact. They have made their way back to each other, but though they have reunited physically, they find themselves more emotionally distant than ever before. Knowing that she can’t change the circumstances of their lives, Esther offers suggestions for them to maintain their sense of playfulness, imagination, and connection, reminding them that people live and love even in the most dire of circumstances. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com.
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Which hotels are closest to ICC Sydney?
The closest bookable hotel to ICC Sydney for Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: A Night Out with Esther Perel is Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites, about a 3-minute walk (0.23 km) from the venue. In total, 8 hotels sit within a 15-minute walk of ICC Sydney, ranging from 0.23 km to 0.33 km away. Live nightly prices for 11 December 2026 are on the booking page, compared side-by-side with Booking.com and Expedia.
Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
Above Sydney Stay
W Sydney
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Southern Cross Hotel
Spacious City 2 BR House - Fit 6 PP
Lord Wolseley Hotel
Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Which nights should you book for Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: A Night Out with Esther Perel?
Book for the night of Thursday, 10 December 2026 — the event runs on Friday, 11 December only, but delegates typically arrive the evening before to avoid same-day travel stress. Since this is a single-day conference with no official post-event programming, most will depart on Saturday, 12 December. However, if you plan to attend informal networking or wish to rest before travel, keeping your room through Friday night (checking out Saturday morning) is common and practical.
How do you get to ICC Sydney?
Hotels beyond walking distance are still well connected: the 501 bus serves ICC Sydney. Quality Home in the Central Hub of Sydney is about 16 minutes away on public transport. Services thin out late — check the last departure before you travel.
All listed hotels are within 0.33 km of ICC Sydney — a walk of under 5 minutes. No transit is needed; the venue is directly accessible on foot from each property. Ride-share drop-off is available at ICC Sydney’s main entrance, and there is a train station within the precinct. Buses serve the area, but services thin out late — check the last departure before you go.
Where do you eat and drink after the conference?
Darling Harbour has many bars and restaurants open late, particularly along the waterfront and in the adjacent Barangaroo precinct. Options range from casual pubs to upscale dining — most are within a 5-minute walk of ICC Sydney and the nearby hotels.
What is the area around ICC Sydney like?
ICC Sydney sits in the Darling Harbour precinct, a well-established waterfront area with wide pedestrian pathways, public art, and views across the harbour. The immediate surroundings include office towers, hotels, and retail spaces — it is clean, well-lit, and generally quiet after business hours. While busy during the day, the area settles in the evenings, making it suitable for rest before early starts.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the walk to ICC Sydney from the nearest hotels?
The closest hotel, Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites, is 0.23 km away — a walk of under 5 minutes. All listed hotels are within 0.33 km, meaning none require more than a 5-minute walk.
Is breakfast served early enough to make a 9am session start?
The event schedule begins at 9am, and all listed hotels are 4-star or higher (except two 3-star options), which typically offer breakfast from 6:30am or earlier. However, exact breakfast times vary by property — confirm directly with your chosen hotel when booking.
Can I work from the room between sessions?
All listed hotels are rated 3-star or higher and advertise amenities appropriate for business stays, including desks and reliable Wi-Fi — standard for this category in Sydney. Confirm Wi-Fi speed and workspace setup with the hotel if critical to your needs.
Is it quiet enough to sleep before an early start?
The Darling Harbour precinct is generally low-noise after business hours, and all listed hotels are purpose-built or adapted for business travellers — a key factor in their star ratings. That said, street-facing rooms may experience some ambient sound; request a higher floor or interior-facing room when booking.
Event details are sourced from the venue's public calendar and may change — always confirm with the official ticket seller (tickets). Hotel availability and prices are live on the search page.