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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property

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

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
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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
(165 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

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

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(143 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. 1021 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 829 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 2129 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

8/10 Good

Muhammad Nasir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my experience was good. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location with great transport options. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very small but well maintained for its age. Being located in central city was well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junior Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

THERESE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location , clean and reasonably priced

Good location and price - clean room with all a that we needed for a one night stay. The condition of the mattresses was not so good- they need replacing soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travelled to Sydney after a family wedding, we loved the convience of this hotel near the light rail and central train station. Room was good had everything we needed, only thing I would change is the bed was too soft for us. We loved the friendly staff and the food at the downstairs restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beds need upgrading

Have stayed at the great southern quite a few times and haven’t had any problems but this stay was not good as air conditioning was not working properly although they did supply a fan on request. But most importantly the bed was super uncomfortable, it was so hard that we both didn’t get much sleep it was like sleeping on the floor. I think it’s time for upgraded beds. As I said previously I have stayed here quite a few times in different rooms and although this room was fine the bed was terrible. Room211
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great central hotel

Very comfortable room with good aircon and a comfortable bed. The breakfast was really nice and reasonably priced. Great location to central station and plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

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

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thin wall issues: All activities from neighbours can be heard clearly including TV sounds and many other noises. Ear buds will be needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Ma Glogelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WAS AWSOME
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Very good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Taxi access difficult all else great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe! Friendly staff.. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms..great, friendly staff at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine, no complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUMIKO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Found leftover rubbish under the bed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE Enjoyed having a comfortable room on level three. The hotel was very convenient for being in Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Great Southern Hotel is located in Haymarket, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Most of those restaurants serve Thai or Chinese food. The hotel serves excellent food in its dining room and in the bar. LIght-rail transit is located just in front of the hotel, so a trip to Circular Quay is just a quick 10 minute ride. Transit is clean and safe. The hotel staff were friendly and very helpful with any requests. We will stay there again on our next visit to Sydney.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location: walking distance from public transportation and close to all the popular attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025