Chatswood
Located north of Sydney Harbour is one of the most significant and commercial business areas of Sydney, Chatswood. Known for its strikingly high rise buildings that can be seen for miles around, this busy suburb could be mistaken for being in the middle of the CBD .
Chatswood has a predominantly Asian population and this is evident in the many fine Chinese restaurants in the area. So if you like your Kung Pao chicken then Chatswood is the place for you! Not only does Chatswood have the very best in Chinese cuisine, it prides itself on the variety of the many restaurants in the area so if Chinese is not your thing, then have a taste of Indian, Thai, Italian, Turkish, German and even British dishes. Because Chatswood is one of the North Shores major commercial districts, expect to be on your feet around the many shops with the two largest centres being Chatswood Chase and Westfield Chatswood.
If you like your bargains and little souvenirs then hang around on Thursday or Friday in the Chatswood Mall on Victoria Avenue for the Melody Markets. Here you can be entertained by the many stalls and music. Only a 25 min drive from Manly beach and just a short drive north of Sydney Harbour, Chatswood is not far from the action and enjoys the best of both worlds.
Great hotels located in Chatswood are Mantra Chatswood , Travelodge Macquarie North Ryde and Stamford Grand North Ryde