Can I stay in central Sydney before an early international flight?

If a calm departure matters more than a final city night, compare an airport hotel with the cost of the early transfer.

A hotel near a direct station reduces early-morning transfers and luggage handling.

You can consider a city hotel, but check the first Airport Line train from your exact station for your travel date before booking. Leave a backup taxi or rideshare plan if the first service arrives too close to your check-in target.