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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Circular Quay
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Front of property
Interior entrance
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 11 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 12 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 18 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk

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

Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 1903, which serves breakfast. This Art Deco hotel is also a short five-minute drive from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and University of Sydney. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 2 minutes away and Central Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 176 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

1903 – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Great Southern Bar – This pub serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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

Also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of AUD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 35 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, 1903.
What's the area around Great Southern Hotel Sydney like?
Great Southern Hotel Sydney is in Haymarket, a short 2-minute walk from Capitol Square Light Rail Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall - Above Average
Good, Clean & tidy room with basic amenities. Bed was reasonably comfortable with fan/aircon. Check-in/out was good, friendly & efficient. Price was fair. Quiet. Transportation is at door step or a short walk to most localised places. Breakfast good price. Would stay again. Recommend.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ok for a short stay and transport
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kathryn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel near main station
The hotel was very near the main station - easy to walk to and back. It clearly had a long history, but the rooms need refurbishing. Ours had sticky carpets and seriously dated decor, however the room was big and there was a kettle and complimentary tea and coffee.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Svend Erik, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Close to Central station, light rail, and bus lines, it’s so easy to navigate Sydney from here. Having Chinatown on the doorstep makes for amazing food choices too. Staff are always friendly and helpful and the hotel rooms are surprisingly quiet given the high traffic area. We love staying at the Great Southern.
Rachel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great find!
For the price this was a perfect place to stay, so well located and everything in the room I needed. I would definitely stay here again when in Sydney, a real find!
Christopher, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mr m w, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Marie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Reasonable hotel in a great location
Really friendly check-in, check-out staff at reception. I have stayed there many times for its proximity to Central Station and the light rail and, unlike at a lot of more "up-market" hotels, I have never had to wait for a room if I have arrived before check-in time. It's always clean and comfortable, there are mugs not cups for your drinks, and good television coverage (none of this having to stream TV channels from your own device). My only minor gripe is that my in-room safe was at. the bottom of the wardrobe - a bit hard to access for those of us of a certain age and anyone with limited mobility.
Rosalind, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Cynthia, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

lackluster hotel in a convenient neighborhood
The bed was old and uncomfortable. The room was very small. There were no comfortable chairs anywhere in the hotel. No microwave. Small refrigerator on the floor. Why do hotels put small refrigerators on the floor??? There is a nice guest laundry but the staff would not provide coins for the laundry machines.
Thomas, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vicki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ian, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Great 3 night stop, value for money in Central Sydney
Nigel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Value for money
Friendly and helpful staff Great value for a Saturday night in the CBD Great location
MARK, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ken, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sunnie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Short stay
Very good location. Great restaurant and bar. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Helen, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great location, good value
Much better than I expected and very pleased with the early availability of my room, friendliness of all staff, good breakfast offer in the restaurant and a busy public bar downstairs. Lovely old-world feel in the downstairs lobby area. I chose a small room with no housekeeping, but it was more than comfortable with a spacious bathroom and the ability to replenish items from reception. Two lifts meant a speedy ride (I was on 6th floor) and very quiet (a request). Also had dinner in the restaurant one of the evenings and will consider a return on my next trip to Sydney. Superbly located about a 7-minute walk from Central Station, plus a tram stop across the street.
Hotel lobby
Hotel bar
Hotel lobby
Vito, 3-night trip
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