Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Great Southern Hotel is located in a historic 19th-century building in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), just 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station. Air conditioning is standard in all rooms. Located next to Chinatown, the hotel features a restaurant and a bar. The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Capitol Theater, and 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbor is a 15-minute walk away. All smoke-free standard rooms have a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception desk and a guest laundry. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements. A hot breakfast is available for an additional charge. The privately owned Great Southern Bar offers a range of traditional 'pub-style' dishes for lunch and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Rodney
Australia Australia
“arrived and left from central station, the great southern was very close and within walking distance. easy access to china town”
Carmen
Australia Australia
“Fantastic location and the room had everythiung you wouyld need. Staff lovely.”
William
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was excellent. The room was no frills but spotlessly clean and perfect at this price point. Bed was reasonably comfortable - no complaints. Staff were very helpful.”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“Convenient location. Great staff and clean room and bed was comfy”
Katherine
New Zealand New Zealand
“THE BATHROOM WAS EXCEPTIONAL. SO HANDY TO CENTRAL STATION, TRAMS TO EVERYWHERE AND AIRPORT CONNECTION. WE ENJOYED OUR ROOM THAT HAD A WINDOW LOOKING OUT TO THE STREET/TRAMS. LOVELY MEAL IN RESTAURANT WHICH WAS A FRIENDLY COSY PLACE TO EAT.”
Steven
Australia Australia
“Location was fantastic, I had meetings in the rocks and darling harbour , both easy walking distance”
Ian
Australia Australia
“Simple clean facility within an area of Syndey I like to be in.”
Amy
Australia Australia
“Easy to book, friendly staff, quick service, adequate room, great location coming off central station, great water pressure.”
Peter
Australia Australia
“location is excellent, the room was great, the food and drinks were wonderful”
Margaret
Australia Australia
“The location of the hotel is fantastic. It is only a stone's throw from Central Station and the Capital Theatre, and situated in the centre of Haymarket. The light rail stop is across the road and Paddy's Market only a street away. Exceptional...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant 1903
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free

Amenities of Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Great Southern Hotel Sydney takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about $105. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If the booking has been made in a different name from the guest's name on arrival, an authorisation form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, JCB, American Express and Diners Club.

Please note that early check-in is available for an additional AUD 30 only prior to 10:00 (after 10:00 is subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional AUD 35 until 13:00 (day use rate applies after 13:00).

All requests for late check-out are subject to approval by the property and must be requested before 10:00.

On-site parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

The maximum vehicle height for parking at this property is 1,75 metres.

Please note that renovation work will be carried out from April 2023 to October 2026, and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Housekeeping services can be arranged for an additional charge of AUD 20.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge of AUD 20 per day.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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