Enjoy Splurging and Leisure Stroll at These 7 Top Malls in Sydney

Sydney is Australia’s shopping paradise, whether you are a resident or tourist. Top malls in Sydney not only offer shops and restaurants, but also sights and experiences. These malls are strategically located and you can reach them with public transportation in Australia. Here are seven mall recommendations for leisure strolling, shopping, and experiences.

Queen Victoria Building

One of the common facts about Sydney: there are properties listed as heritage buildings for their significance in the history of the Commonwealth. Queen Victoria Building, a five-story shopping complex on George Street, is one of them.

The Queen Victoria Building in Sydney is known for its classic architecture and historical displays, including the Royal Clock and The Great Australian Clock. However, it is also a home for famous brands like Bath & Body Works, Swarovski, Lush, Calvin Klein, and many more.

The QVB can be reached with public buses, especially line 437, 441, and 442. The mall is just 2 km away from Sydney Opera House.

Opening hours: 9 AM – 6 PM (Monday – Saturday), 11 AM – 5 PM (Sunday)

Westfield Sydney

Westfield Sydney is located right under the famous Sydney Tower Eye, the city’s highest point. A luxury market with high-end stores, you can find anything such as fashion items, jewelry, skincare collections, and restaurants.

Westfield Sydney is a home of famous brand stores, such as Balenciaga, Louboutin, Calvin Klein, and Jimmy Choo. It is also a home for mouthwatering restaurants such as Grill’d, Little Chinese Kitchen, and Umma Kitchen.

You can reach Westfield with tram, train, and bus. The closest bus lines are 100, 120, 194, and 194X. 

Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 7 PM (Monday – Saturday), 10 AM – 7 PM (Sunday)

Pitt Street Mall

For something more pedestrian-friendly, Pitt Street Mall is one of the top malls in Sydney. This pedestrian area is a home for many brand retail shops, selling womenswear and menswear, perfume, shoes, and many more. It is also close with restaurants and entertainment spots.

Stretching through two blocks, Pitt Street Mall is close to the busiest business areas in Sydney. It is also surrounded by the best universities in Sydney, like Wollongong, University of Sydney, and University of Newcastle.

You can reach Pitt Street Mall with buses and trains. The two train stations with routes to this area are St. James and Martin Place.

Opening hours: 9 AM – 8 PM

World Square

Located just 3 km away from Sydney Darling Harbour, World Square is a trendy shopping center in Sydney’s business district. It is a one-stop shopping for everything, from fashion to food. It also has many restaurants and cafes, including the famously cheeky Karen’s Diner. Brands like North Face, L’OCCITANE, and Skechers have stores here.

Because of its strategic locations, World Square can be reached using public transportations. Buses that head to the mall include routes 308, 311, 320, and 339.

Opening hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Sydney’s Paddy’s Market

Paddy’s Market is one of the most recommended places to visit in Sydney if you want authentic shopping experiences. It has several sections such as arts and crafts, fresh produces, food and snacks, spices, fresh seafood, and many more. This is also a great place to shop for cheap but unique souvenirs.

This market area is a popular destination, and you can catch a train that stops at Flemington Station to reach it. There are also many bus lines that go to or past the market area. It is also a mere 2 km away from the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Opening hours: 10 AM – 6 Am

Broadway Sydney

Located in Glebe, at the heart of Sydney, Broadway is a sprawling mall that houses hundreds of popular brand shops, such as Apple, Marcs, Nike, Sephora, and many more. The mall building combines a classic exterior with modern, sleek interior.

Broadway Sydney has a strategic location, just 3.1 km away from iconic landmark Hyde Park Sydney. You can reach it by riding a train that stops at Central Station.

Opening hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Strand Arcade

Another mall with building in the heritage list, Strand Arcade has beautiful, classic design with high ceilings, protruding galleries, decorative cast iron, and tinted glass roof. It gives you the feeling of shopping at luxury arcade in the 19^th Century.

The mall has hundreds of brand stores, including Mondial, Oscar Hunt, Pierre Jewelry, and many more. You can also enjoy delicious meal and coffee at its various restaurants and café. Plus, Strand Arcade is just within walking distance to Pitt Street Mall. Use a train to visit this mall and stop at Martin Place Station.

Opening hours: 9 AM – 5.30 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 9 AM – 4 PM (Saturday, Sunday), 1 PM – 5 PM (Tuesday)

The top malls in Sydney combines shopping experiences with iconic design and strategic location for exploring. Visit now and prove Sydney’s reputation as a shopping paradise.