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Kings Cross

Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
Ranked #159 of 302 attractions in Sydney
3.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Traveller Description: Once was the bohemian center of Sydney, Kings Cross is now a wild mixture of prostitution, drug dealing, police corruption, trendy restaurants and... more »
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Pasadena, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Walk around Kingscross on a Saturday night and the place was like a flea market. I like it ! . Beers, prosties, drunks, homeless and tourists they were everywhere. DON'T be scared there were police cars on the street. When you're here the only advice that I can give you is just drink and be merry ! More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Filthy, unsafe, downright dangerous & full of yobos, criminals & prostitutes, discarded needles & shonky people. Not a place to go. I used to be a local (Potts Point) so glad I moved away. More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Before I got there, I read some statements on the internet that this district could be very seedy and rough during nights. But it's not that bad. There are some prostitutes hanging around as are a few homeless people, but it's very crowded and touristic, so nothing to worry or feel uncomfortable about. Just some circumstances any big city has... More

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BatemansBay
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Everyone in Sydney knows where it is. But it isn't there. It's sorta, kinda there, up around the Coke sign at the top of William Street and around the El Alamein Fountain. It has phases where it's gross and tatty and dangerous. A real red light district. But mostly it's tame compared to other red lights in the world. There... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Police, Prostitues and just plain dodgy people...keep clear if you can More

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united kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

transport sucks.... got mugged not the best night ever to talk about. lights of the main street r poorly lit. More

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Sydney, Australia
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

During the day it smells of stale alcohol and at night it feels sleazy. I try never to go. More

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Wollongong, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

and not in the afternoon. Kings Cross must be experienced late at night or early in the morning. Stick to the crowded areas, expect nudity, drunks and a little frisson from the potential violence. That's what it's all about. In the back lane there are classy little theatres and bars. Good Luck More

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Tianjin, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This is King's Cross. Its got beer tavern, discos, bars, eateries, hotels, drugs, and sex. This is the RLD of Sydney. Most of the people here at night may not be harmful but there are a lot of brawls later on as the alcohol flows. If you are going to see lower class trash fighting, having sex, or doing drugs.... More

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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

A lot of clubs, and Coles supermarket. Many food selling kiosks representing different national cuisines. It is worth going there without kids. More

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