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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception sign, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A grand staircase with a wooden finish, leading to a lobby area with a polished floor and a large mirror on the wall.
The Great Southern Hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it has a bar, restaurant, and VIP lounge.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a chalkboard menu.
A bar area with a blue tiled counter, hanging plants, and various bottles and glasses.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $109
$99 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Paddy's Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a large mirror on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(235 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(225 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a large mirror on the wall.

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 5 minutes by foot from World Square Shopping Centre. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Paddy's Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Technology Sydney - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura Japanese Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao-Kang Maruay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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 on request.

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 7:00 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 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
1903 - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
Great Southern Bar - This pub serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 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 (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during September, October, November, December, and January:
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from August 31 2026 to January 31 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150 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 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 20 per day

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1036 out of 2078 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 770 out of 2078 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 2078 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2078 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2078 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was great location & convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to everywhere, rooms are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, historical art deco style hotel. Enjoyed my stay and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, good hotel conected
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Sydney Central Station, light rail runs past hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Central station, buses and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy check in and out, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here becaue of the location, clean room and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room,breakfast,staff and bar were all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wide selection of food, well presented and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we love our stay and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location near central station, clean, large room, hot shower, what more do you want
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is clean, reception is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location; comfortable stay; helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room were very clean, staff were very helpful, breakfast was great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for the price, in the centre of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I try to stay at this hotel whenever possible while in Sydney. It's convenient, staff are good, close to transport and/or walking within the city and great restaurants around. It's an old art deco hotel which appeals to me. Breakfast is good and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location price comfortable clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location good service and food friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a fantastic location. It is very close to transport and surrounded by restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026