Ryde is located 12 kilometres north west to Sydney CBD with Lane Cove and Drummoyne close by.
With Ryde being the third oldest settlement in Sydney it contains many old buildings including the oldest settlers cottage in Australia with most older houses located on Victoria road. The suburb is situated on top of a hill and is often referred to as top Ryde, this is where the retail area is based. The area is well serviced with public transport with trains and buses linking it with the CBD of Sydney.
There are a few accommodation options for your stay in Ryde that include affordable hotels and apartments.