“Take a 10-minute stroll to Victoria Street and have your choice of restaurants: excellent Indian (Malabar), Thai (Spice I Am), Vietnamese, French, Italian, cafes, bars... and more. ”

“A great little spot if you need pampering (massage/ facials/ waxing for ladies in summer!) or time-out to relax after lots of time on your feet”

“6min walk from our townhouse. Great staff and fabulous treatments available”

“Wonderful view of the harbour from the Park Hyatt Bar. Open to public. Bar food available. ”

“Proper Thai massage to knead out those muscles after walking around all day or an big day at the beach. Book ahead.”

“1min walk from our townhouse. Located at the Langham Hotel, this is one of Sydney's best day spas. Great massage treatments and facials available and fabulous underground pool”

“An institution for beauty treatments (male and female) this has just moved even closer to the top of Brisbane Street, so is just three minutes away.”

“A 10min walk from where you are but definitely my preferred gym and worth travelling for. Established in 1978, City Gym is a Sydney institution well known for it’s excellent equipment and spacious facilities. An great selection of machines, if you are into weights and a large range of classes for group training.”

“Modern indoor pool that's just minutes away. Great for a few early morning laps.”

“World Class swimming facilities literally next door with abundance of pools and saunas.”

“The local gym being in the gayest area of Sydney has the largest gay clientele in Sydney. Operating hours are 7 days a week from 6.00am to 9.00pm with different hours on weekends. Accepts casual visits for a fee approx. $25 per visit. Located in Oxford Square, Level 2/63 Oxford St, Darlinghurst”

“We use Fitness First as they're large, reliable and have a wide range of services from classes to freeweights. There are many independent and chain/brand gyms in the area. Happy to help you find your preferred provider.”

“From open level classes to antigravity yoga sessions, their four Sydney studios offer a comprehensive range of yoga experiences. The Surry Hills studio is particularly welcoming with dozens of classes daily, and all instructors are encouraged to infuse classes with their own personal style. I love the fact that many classes will make you sweat while rejuvenating the body. The Surry Hills studio also has the Wellness Centre where you can book in for a massage, Reiki session, or kinesiology. If your muscles need some recovery after a strenuous yoga session, head for the infrared sauna, cryotherapy chamber, and hyperbaric chamber, where you can try oxygen therapy.”

“This is my go-to yoga studio, and I did my teacher training here. I love the beautiful and unique flow between the cycling and vinyasa yoga classes—in Bike-Asana sessions, you start in one class and move to the other, so you sweat and stretch in the same one-hour session. You can drop in without a membership, but it’s best to enquire ahead. Take one of Kate Kendall’s classes—she’s the best. She has the ability to get you into a complete state of Zen, and from the moment you walk into one of her classes you feel calm and welcome. I’ve had many yoga teachers, and this is not an easy feat.”

“A great little spot if you need pampering (massage/ facials/ waxing for ladies in summer!) or time-out to relax after lots of time on your feet”

“Good for getting your hair done before a big night out. Don't be fooled by the name, this place isn't just for men. They do great blow dry styles for women too.”

“for those times when you need to get your mangled paws cleaned up in a hurry: these girls are fast and courteous...”

“Hair salon next door. Literally. May not be the best in Sydney but pretty good and super convenient. ”

“An institution for beauty treatments (male and female) this has just moved even closer to the top of Brisbane Street, so is just three minutes away.”