🎡 Stay & Explore
Where to stay & what to do in Chatswood
The Concourse for concerts, theatre and the library, Lane Cove National Park ten minutes away, apartment hotels right by the malls, and Sydney day tours and airport transfers from the Metro — here's how to stay and explore Chatswood in 2026.
Unlike a lot of the North Shore, Chatswood is a proper hub — so you can stay right in the centre, steps from the Metro and the malls. Meriton Suites Chatswood and Mantra Chatswood put you a short walk from Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood Chase and the Victoria Avenue dining strip. For things to do, The Concourse has a concert hall, theatre and library beside an open civic square, Lane Cove National Park is about ten minutes away for riverside walks, and Sydney day tours and airport transfers run easily from the interchange.
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Stay & explore
Apartment hotels in the centre, The Concourse and Lane Cove National Park, and the Sydney day tours and airport transfers worth booking ahead.
Making the most of Chatswood
- Stay in the centre. Base yourself at an apartment hotel like Meriton Suites or Mantra and you're a short walk from Westfield, Chatswood Chase and Victoria Avenue, and right by the Metro into the city.
- Catch a show at The Concourse. Check what's on at the concert hall and theatre, borrow from the library, or just grab a coffee on the civic square — it's the cultural heart of the suburb.
- Get out to Lane Cove National Park. About ten minutes away, with riverside walks, picnic spots and boat hire on the Lane Cove River — an easy escape from the malls.
- Use the interchange for day trips. The Metro and rail interchange makes Sydney day tours and airport transfers simple; book tours ahead in peak season.
Stay & explore Chatswood — FAQ
Where should I stay in Chatswood?
Chatswood has its own hotels in the town centre, so you can stay right by the malls and the Metro. Apartment-style options like Meriton Suites Chatswood and Mantra Chatswood put you within a short walk of Westfield, Chatswood Chase and Victoria Avenue, and a quick Metro ride from the city.
How do I get to Chatswood?
The Chatswood Metro and rail interchange puts you in the CBD in about 13 minutes, and frequent buses serve the centre. If you drive, there's plenty of parking under Westfield Chatswood and Chatswood Chase, though it's busiest on weekends.
What is there to do in Chatswood with kids or visitors?
The Concourse has a concert hall, theatre, library and an open civic square that's great for families, and the Chatswood Mall on Victoria Avenue is an easy car-free wander. For a bigger day out, Lane Cove National Park is about 10 minutes away, and Sydney day tours leave easily from the interchange.
Is there any green space near Chatswood?
Yes — Lane Cove National Park is only about 10 minutes away, with riverside walks, picnic areas and boat hire on the Lane Cove River. Closer in, the civic square at The Concourse and the leafy streets around Victoria Avenue give you a green break between the malls. See the general FAQ.
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