Australia and OceaniaChevron AustraliaChevron New South WalesChevron SydneyChevron Sydney is quite the metropole of contradictions: it's Australia’s most famous city, though not the capital; it's associated with permanent sunshine, but very prone to seasonal outbursts; it's tourist-friendly, but traffic-heavy; and it has a high quality of life, but is very expensive. Such contradictions make for a buzzing and frenetic atmosphere, with culture from high to popular, an excellent pan-Asian food scene, top-quality produce, brilliant shopping, and water, water everywhere. And then, of course, there are the bucket list sights—the Opera House, The Harbour Bridge, Bondi, Cockatoo Island, the Botanical Gardens, the Art Gallery of NSW, and even the beach from Home and Away, if you’re so inclined. Lucky for travelers, such a top-tier city comes with top-tier accommodations. Here are our picks of the best hotels in Sydney.…