Pitt Street Mall at a glance
Pitt Street Mall is the car-free heart of Sydney’s city shopping, about 200 metres long between Market Street and King Street. Westfield Sydney sits at the Market Street end, the beautiful Strand Arcade opens off the mall, and the Queen Victoria Building is a short walk away on George Street.
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What you will find on Pitt Street Mall
With no cars on this block, Pitt Street Mall is an easy, pleasant place to browse. It is lined with fashion, beauty and lifestyle stores, and connects to some of the city’s best-known shopping centres.
- Westfield Sydney – a large shopping centre at the Market Street end of the mall, below Sydney Tower.
- The Strand Arcade – see below, or read our full guide.
- Arcades and smaller centres – including MidCity and the Glasshouse at the King Street end.
The Strand Arcade: Sydney’s Victorian jewel
The Strand Arcade opened in April 1892 and is the last Victorian-era arcade left in Sydney’s city centre. It runs between Pitt Street Mall and George Street, with restored shopfronts, ornate ironwork and a glass roof that fills the arcade with light. Inside you will find designers, jewellers, artisans and cafes. Even if you are not shopping, it is one of the most beautiful places in the city to stroll through.
Getting to Pitt Street Mall
The mall is in the middle of the city centre. St James and Town Hall train stations are a short walk away, and the light rail runs along nearby George Street. Public transport is the easiest way to get there, as city parking is limited and costly.
Questions visitors ask
Where exactly is Pitt Street Mall?
It is the car-free part of Pitt Street in the city centre, about 200 metres long, running between Market Street and King Street.
What shops are on Pitt Street Mall?
The mall is lined with fashion and lifestyle stores, with Westfield Sydney at the Market Street end and the entrance to The Strand Arcade along the mall.
We love beautiful old buildings. What should we see near Pitt Street Mall?
Walk through The Strand Arcade, which opened in April 1892 and runs from the mall to George Street, then cross to the Queen Victoria Building on George Street.
What is the easiest way to get to Pitt Street Mall?
Take the train to St James or Town Hall station and walk a few minutes, or ride the light rail along George Street.
More to explore nearby
- Shopping in Sydney – malls, arcades and markets across the city.
- Sydney Tower Eye – city views from above Westfield Sydney.
- Hyde Park – a green break a short walk east.
- Sydney CBD guide – what else to see in the city centre.
- Getting around Sydney – trains, light rail and buses.
