Rydges Sydney Central

4.5 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
View from property
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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28 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Balcony Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe City King or Twin

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Rydges Sydney Central, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. .This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Chinatown Night Market and 1 mi (1.6 km) from QVB.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CJ's Central - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reuben Hills - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Single O - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Keg and Brew - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Balkan Butler - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rydges Sydney Central

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Rydges Sydney Central offers 309 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 309 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 55-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at Manna Loft or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 14047 square feet (1305 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Manna Loft - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
Sydney Brewery - This brewpub specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (AUD 58 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 35 for adults and AUD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Manna Loft
  • Sydney Brewery

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (14,047 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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 business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 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

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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 55.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 18 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: AUD 58 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 55.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Rydges Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our stay thank you, all the staff were friendly the meals were great. The pool area was always clean very quiet area. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is good, property itself is reasonable and gym is decent. Condition of the room isn't amazing - shoddy patch up work on the bathroom door, toilet seat falling off its hinges, some pink mould around the bath tiles.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to everything we needed. Room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Stay at Rydges Central

Overall the hotel and staff were lovely and the room and shower very nice. It was in a nice central location and the reception staff gave some good advice about Sydney and places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Beds were comfortable, our flight was late and the kitchen was closed not assistance in finding tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and kind. Property was clean and room was lovley. The cleaners were also really great and helpful. The breakfast was also great and affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara, Fairy Meadow

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Dishes from room service left outside of doors, some being the same for the whole two days we were there. Air con is rubbish and old and needs updating . Convenient location but and all around not to bad. Parking is easy if you can get one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

A great stay

A little tired, however, a bit of poor paintwork is nothing when one looks at all the excellent features to enjoy here. There is good seating in the lobby, and a bar with food, or a table with service in the restaurant usually used for breakfast. The food is good. A walk-in shower - with taps clearly marked, no ridiculous maneuvering to avoid the water when you turn them on is a huge plus. The pool and spa are amazing. With a huge room, fridge, sofa, wonderful bed and a room service menu in writing, I could want for nothing more. The staff are excellent - friendly and efficient. Location is good with plenty of coffee shops and restaurants nearby. It is a $20 uber to city locations, Central station is close, and there is a bus service to Crown Street restaurants (or a short walk up a hill). I loved my stay at Rydges Sydney Central and intend to return as a regular Sydney visitor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room & convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kulander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so pleasant and helpful. The room was perfect with a soft bed. The room service was very efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chan Shun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is convenient to everywhere, it is near the train station and walkable to many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

KATHRYN

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I always choose to stay at Rydges Central. It's reliable and has consistently great customer service and fabulous rooms. Very quiet. Convenient location to public transport and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

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

Great location!

Great location close to the Central Station. Check in was fantastic! Room was good - beds were on the soft side, though comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025