Three Spanish tourists suffered knife wounds during a fight in the inner city in the early hours of this morning, police report.

The men were standing on Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross at around 3am this morning when they became involved in an altercation with another group of men on the street.

One of the tourists, a 23-year-old, suffered a stab wound and later received stitches at St Vincent's hospital.

His friends suffered lacerations but did not require stitches.

Police were informed a numbert of hours after the incident and are appealing for anyone who witnessed or has information about the incident to contact Kings Cross police on 8356 0099 or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.