Sydney has been voted the best city for overseas visitors in a survey by travel publication Conde Nast Traveller.

The Readers' Travel Awards 2007 saw the Australian city come out on top ahead of closest rivals New York, Paris and Rome.

In the airline list, British Airways was voted best, with bmi close behind in second.

Hong Kong International Airport was deemed to be the top hub in the world and was noted for its cleanliness and design.

"I'm delighted that readers of Conde Nast Traveller voted Sydney their favourite overseas city," the magazine's editor Sarah Miller told the Australian Associated Press.

"They think that it is fantastic for its friendly people but they really adore the varied cuisines on offer, with the city scoring the highest for food."

Some of Sydney's most notable tourist sights include the city's opera house and harbour bridge, as well as the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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