With a stay at The Russell Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art and Susannah Place Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Circular Quay and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sydney Observatory.
What's nearby
Circular Quay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Overseas Passenger Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min walk
Wynyard Station - 9 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Fortune of War - 1 min walk
Mode Kitchen & Bar - 2 min walk
The Rocks Café - 1 min walk
The Ship Inn - 3 min walk
Endeavour Tap Rooms - 2 min walk
About this property
The Russell Boutique Hotel
The Russell Boutique Hotel offers 28 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, Bistro 1828, or stay in and take advantage of the room service.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Bistro 1828 - This cocktail bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fortune of War - This pub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (AUD 41 per day)
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Bistro 1828
Fortune of War
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Children's games
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Thin carpet in room
More
3 floors
Built in 1790
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Room service
More
Ceiling fan
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: AUD 41 per day (66 ft away)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per day
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
Russell Hotel The Rocks
Russell The Rocks
The Russell Hotel
The Russell Hotel The Rocks
The Russell Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Russell Boutique Hotel The Rocks
The Russell Boutique Hotel Hotel The Rocks
The Russell Boutique Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location, just steps away from Circular Quay and easy walking distance to the Sydney Opera House and many restaurants. Unique building floor plan reflecting the age of the building. Room was spotless. Wonderful breakfast, friendly and accommodating staff (we travel heavy, with lots of luggage). Ceiling fans in the room much more comfortable than Air Conditioning. Highly recommend.
Located within a few minutes walk of Circular Quay station, this hotel is ideal if you’re arriving by train from Sydney airport. Well located for walking to the Opera house and Harbour bridge. Traditional, homely, excellent breakfast, good room with all needs met. Will certainly re-use.
Louise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and exceptionally comfortable. The hotel staff was extremely polite and friendly. The location of the hotel was very convenient
Ronald
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Sorin
1 Dec 2025
Sorin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kathryn
22 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was quaint and room was comfortable. Unfortunately the location was quite noisy throughout the night and there was no air conditioning, There was also a limited supply of tea, coffee and sugar.
Staff were particularly helpful Thank you to Valentine for helping with our luggage. The breakfast at the adjoining Fortunes of War was suburb Excellent location if you need somewhere stay the night before a cruise as the terminal is so close
The building has character and history, so glad we had the opportunity to stay
This small hotel and staff were exceptional. My room was spacious, quiet and had a nice fridge for my wine. It is located in the heart of The Rocks area, close to the harbor, tram station and scads of restaurants. I am going back to Sydney in 2027 and will book one year in advance to ensure my stay.