Rydges Sydney Central

4.5 star property

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Breakfast served
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
View from property
Banquet hall

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Balcony Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe City King or Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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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The Sebel Surry Hills Hotel Sydney
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Rydges Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 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

Leanne

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

Comfortable convenience!

A quick trip to Sydney for a medical appointment. I appreciated the beautifully comfortable bed, quiet room and the convenience of dinner and a drink onsite. Parking included with my stay made me very happy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Great

We arrived from the cruise port over 3 hrs ahead of 2pm check in but was told a room was ready and no extra charge. The location was a 5 minute walk to all public transportation. Buffet Breakfast was good but found the price high.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our designated room was a bit of a letdown this time. The TV was not working and the room had not been cleaned properly, there was a bobby pin on the floor and some other debris along with the dust on the horizontal surfaces. We were moved to another room with no fuss, so the service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are generous size with good facilities. Bathroom shower excellent! On site restaurant, Sydney brewery, I had the best pizza ever! On the downside was the slow lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was closed (conference).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shawnna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rydges property was an enjoyable stay, but the room rate of $399 taxes (total $438) was not justified. All services and facilities were good, but did not justify the room rate. In future I will book another option. The surrounding neighborhood is less than desirable in that the streetscape was dirty, footpaths damaged and unsafe and too many undesireable people just haning around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and hotel. A bit noisy in the neighborhood but great to be close to central station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, spacious room with views of the city. Any easy 5minute walk to central station. Great buffet breakfast. One of our go to hotels when we are in Sydney for a few nights 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very pleasant one night stay which was ideal being close to Central Railway Station. Slightly disaponted that they accidently double charged me and had the withdrawal not came up on my phone, I'd have been none the wiser. Thankfully the duty manager rectified the mistake and money was refunded before i checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Arundel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet for a CBD location. 50metre pool is five minutes away. Can walk from Central Station. Staff so kind and friendly. Room super large and comfortable. Fast wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Central train station. Good value & excellent buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Nice room, good stay

The room was a nice size with a large terrace. The room had tea/coffee-making facilities and a microwave. The buffet breakfast was enjoyable. The Sydney Brewery had reasonably priced drinks and good food. Easy walking distance to attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was 2 blocks from Central Station making it accessible to the whole city and beyond by bus, light rail and train. It was 11 minutes to the Airport by train and 10 minutes to the Sydney Opera Hall. Not $66 by Cab. We noticed many airline pilots/flight attendant crews coming and going.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed as I was going on the Indian Pacific train and the hotel was within walking distance and with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

H M

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025