Paddington is an elegant historic neighborhood featuring rows of Victorian terrace houses with ornate iron lacework balconies. Oxford Street is the main artery, home to stylish boutiques, cafés, pubs, and colonial-era architecture. The suburb hosts renowned art galleries tucked into backstreets, including Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation. Paddington Markets runs every Saturday since 1973 with 150+ stalls of handmade crafts, fashion, and artisan food. Don't miss the sunken Paddington Reservoir Gardens.