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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast served
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(162 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(141 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, just a 4-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 10 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sydney Town Hall and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market City Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do Dee Paidang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at 1903 serving guests of Great Southern Hotel Sydney. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
1903 - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
Great Southern Bar - This pub serves lunch and dinner.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
For bookings of 14 nights or more, guests will be required to change rooms so that the property can carry out preventative cleaning and maintenance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 84041067353

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 823 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2125 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was obviously paying for a city central hotel room on a Saturday night,($447) on the second floor, but given the quality of the room - a dog box really, even though it had basically every thing I needed for a quick over night stay. However, for the price and for the services and the amenities of the room I will in future stay in a hotel of reputation in future for a few more dollars - somewhere with overnight concierge for a more secure feeling and at least with decent water pressure. I think I was expecting more, given the hype about the heritage listing etc, and I was just disappointed with the experience generally.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gai

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very small and grubby disgusting carpet. Old furniture, only thing new was the Tv Beside table wood was peeling. Very disappointed !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Esther

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect stay

I had a great stay at the Great Southern Hotel. The place is clean, comfortable, and offers everything you need for a pleasant visit. The staff is friendly and helpful, always ready to assist. But what truly makes this hotel stand out is the location — it’s simply unbeatable. You’re right in the heart of the city, close to public transport, restaurants, shops, and major attractions. Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, this hotel is a solid choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iconic Sydney Great Southern Hotel

Great stately hotel built in 1850's a stone throw from Central Railway Station which we wanted, renovated in 1930's featuring interwar architecture. Appears constantly updated as our room and the hotel features showed. Sparkling clean large size rooms very well maintained. Don't expect a 5 star faculties such as the bathroom equipped with shower only withs mall raped bars of soap small bottle of shampoo and conditioning, then again you are not paying a 4 star price. Breakfast a choice of substantial continental breakfast at $9.00 of a full "Australian" style at $19.00. Appears to appeal Australian and New Zealand groups. Well price "pub Style" meals. If that's not to your taste the hotel is surrounded with an array of restaurants as its right next to "Chinatown", Bar prices are goo value. Would stay their again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Close to all transport types shopping. This is the second time staying here. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Don’t likes!!!!!!! The Hotel was very centrally located and we are from the country and did not get lost at all. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, clean and pleasant stay near Central

Super convenient to Central and Light Rail for a weekend stay, really good value for Sydney CBD. Staff was lovely and helpful. Room and bathroom were clean, bed was comfortable, breakfast buffet was a nice option.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to transport, room comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness
The breakfast was very good but our room was only mediocore with a very dirty window and very small bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location for an awesome price

Excellent location, staff were extremely helpful & polite & friendly. The breakfast was very good & extremely reasonably priced Awesone value for money. After travelling through the night the early check in was so appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

On the money

Room was basic and clean. Met my expectations and would use again $17 hot breakfast good value with espresso coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Rochester Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The best thing about this hotel is its location—just a short walk from Central Station, making it very convenient for getting around the city. However, that’s about where the positives end. The hotel itself feels quite old, with a noticeable musty smell throughout. The rooms are extremely small, making it uncomfortable to move around, especially if you have luggage. If you’re just looking for a place to crash near the station, it might work, but don’t expect much in terms of comfort or atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like staying here because it’s convenient with the light rail only a stone’s throw from the hotel. The rooms are small and a bit dated but we really only ever need a clean bed and a shower before taking off again in the morning. The staff are lovely, you can have a Continental or hot breakfast in the morning and the rates are reasonable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old-time charm!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good food. Good pricing. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good food and prices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First and foremost, the staff at the Great Southern Hotel are very friendly and helpful. Regardless of issue, they went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. The location is fantastic; light rail stop, train and metro station, and walkable to many of the major sights. The location made it very easy to get out and explore. The building itself presents a wonderful hint of history and charm.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrell

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane, Costa Mesa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025