Your Veriu Local Host

Your Veriu Local Host

Our team of local hosts here at Veriu come from all over the world. We have team members born and bred in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and from all over the globe including Europe and Asia. With decades of travel experience between them, having covered the far reaches of every continent, our hosts are always planning that next trip and know what it is like to be a guest. They know that quality comforts and local knowledge can turn your stay from a good one, to an epic one.

The local hosts here at Veriu are not just passionate about providing great accommodation and great service. They’re also crazy about the cities they live in, taking every opportunity to soak up the different cultures, entertainment, food scenes, and the best of what their city has to offer. When it comes to eating and drinking, our local hosts are always on the hunt for that next great experience and love to share their discoveries. When they’re not on the clock you can be sure our local hosts are probably out picnicking in a botanical garden, taking in the latest show at a museum, pursuing a local market or dancing up a storm at a city nightclub.

Everyone here at Veriu is pretty crazy about food. If they’re not out wining and dining, our local hosts are probably at home planning a dinner party, mastering a pecan tart recipe, or testing some new pasta making tricks.

Veriu local hosts are a team of genuine people looking to create lasting memories and exceptional experiences for each and every guest. If you want to know where to go to find the latest buzz-worthy restaurant, the best park to get some exercise, the next major gallery show or where to organise a business lunch, talk to our local hosts. They have their finger on the pulse and can help you get the most out of the city while you stay with us. Check out our local host blogs to find the most interesting things to do in Veriu cities.

Nov 7th, 2022 • 10 min

Sydney’s Best New Restaurants To Try (Updated 2024)

You are going to love the harbour city’s latest offerings with this list of the best new restaurants in Sydney to try in 2022.
Nov 7th, 2022 • 10 min

Melbourne’s Best Bouldering & Rock Climbing Gyms

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places in Melbourne to do indoor rock climbing and indoor bouldering. Time to rock those walls!
Oct 11th, 2022 • 10 min

12 of The Best Museums To Visit in Brisbane

From dinosaurs to modern art, this list of Brisbane museums will keep you busy & intrigued all weekend! Read on for the best museums in Brisbane.
Oct 10th, 2022 • 10 min

12 of The Best Spots In Sydney For A Business Lunch

Whether you are taking the team out or impressing new clients, this list features some of the best spots in Sydney. So make a booking today!
Oct 8th, 2022 • 10 min

Melbourne’s Most Michelin Star-Worthy Restaurants

Melbourne has some of the finest dining in Australia. We’ve put together a list of the would-be Michelin Star restaurants that the city offers.
Sep 19th, 2022 • 10 min

The Best Teppanyaki Restaurants in Sydney (Updated 2024)

Sydney is Australia’s hotspot for great Teppanyaki restaurants! Find the best ones in this highlight-packed list.
Sep 16th, 2022 • 10 min

Our Guide to Melbourne’s Best Nightlife

Melbourne is a city stacked with great nightlife. To help you find it, we’ve assembled a memorable list of the city’s after-dark highlights.
Sep 8th, 2022 • 10 min

After-Work Drinks in Melbourne’s Iconic Bar Scene

If you’ve had a hard day at work, finding the perfect bar is all you want. Here’s a list of Melbourne’s truly unmissable after-work hangouts.
Jul 20th, 2022 • 15 Minutes

The Best Spanish Restaurants In Sydney

You may not realise it, but Sydney is perhaps Australia’s premier city for Spanish delicacies of all stripes. That means there’s plenty of scope for every...
Jul 17th, 2022 • 10 minutes

Brisbane’s Best New Restaurants To Try (Updated 2025)

This is our pick of Brisbane's Best New Restaurants to tick off your bucket list on 2025.
Jul 15th, 2022 • 10 minutes

Melbourne’s Best Cafés to Work From (Free WiFi)

As a café-focused city, Melbourne’s blessed with plenty of great venues to sit down and work from in peace.
Apr 28th, 2022 • 8 minutes

Sydney’s Best Italian Restaurants (Updated 2024)

If you’ve fallen in love with Italian cuisine (and who hasn’t), then you don’t have to get on a plane to Rome in order to taste...
Apr 21st, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Most Popular Lunch Spots in Sydney

From the waterfront to the laneways and outer suburbs, there is one place with no shortage of great options for lunch; Sydney.
Apr 15th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Most Popular Markets in Melbourne

Melbourne is known for its culture, and one of the significant contributors to that is its market scene. From locally-made art to clothes and, of course,...
Apr 11th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Best Night Markets to Visit in Sydney (2024)

What makes a market even more fun? Holding it at night. Why? We're unsure exactly, but something about the evening atmosphere heightens the market experience.
Mar 28th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Most Romantic Date Night Ideas in Sydney

Sure, it's not Paris, but Sydney can be mighty romantic when it wants to be, especially with these special spots.
Mar 19th, 2022 • 10 Minutes

Melbourne’s Finest Wine Bars (Updated 2024)

Melbourne is well known for its bars and wine culture alike. Skip the search and discover 9 of the best wine bars in Melbourne as according...
Mar 5th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Best Coworking Spaces in Melbourne

If you are a freelancer or small business owner that works from home, sometimes you need to get out of your own bubble.
Mar 4th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Best Parks For a Picnic in Brisbane

If there is one thing that the whole of Australia understands about Brisbane, it's the great weather.
Mar 3rd, 2022 • 15 minutes

Fun Things To Do With Kids In Brisbane

Brisbane is a popular destination for families as it is one of Australia's child-friendliest spots. All categories are covered, from arts to theme parks and free...
Feb 12th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Best Gay Nightclubs In Sydney

Sydney is responsible for one of the largest LGBTQ+ scenes in the world. The annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is just one reason why this...
Feb 7th, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Best Bottomless Brunch Cafes in Melbourne

Get ready for some of the finest day drinking you've ever experienced, thanks to our ultimate list of spots for the best brunch Melbourne has to...
Jan 31st, 2022 • 15 minutes

Where To Find The Best Mini Golf In Melbourne

If you don’t have the patience for spending hours on the golf course and want a more laid back experience that focuses on fun, then a...
Jan 31st, 2022 • 15 minutes

The Best French Restaurants In Sydney

When you think of elegant, fancy and high-class food, French food is typically the go-to cuisine – and for good reason. Also known as grande cuisine,...