Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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Scored 8.1
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.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
Australia Australia
“Great staff. Like the location. Very comfortable rooms. Always enjoy staying here.”
Paul
Australia Australia
“Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Really good value for money.”
Carolyn
Canada Canada
“The location was great on the streetcar line. I liked both the breakfast and the pub. I liked the updated bathroom and charm of being built in early 1900. They helped with extra chargers and bandaids for my blisters.”
Annie
Australia Australia
“Great location, close to Central Station and the light rail stop. Friendly and helpful staff. Basic but comfortable room.”
Judy
Australia Australia
“Excellent breakfast, great value for money either full or continental. We found the location very good for our needs and we used Central Station often.”
Kent
Australia Australia
“Great location close to Central station and light rail. China Town close by. Easy access. Clean and Comfortable. Everything worked. vGood range of coffee and tea making even with a small teapot.”
Wakeham
Australia Australia
“i had to travel by train for a business appointment. The Great Southern is so convenient as it only takes a short time to reach my destination. As an elderly lady it is comforting to have the hotel within walking distance from the station. Easy...”
James
Australia Australia
“Fantastic location, so close to Central Station, China Town, Capitol Theatre and all public transport. Direct free trains from Central out to Olympic Park for concert. Comfortable rooms, air con a little noisey at times but worked well. Bar...”
Rod
United States United States
“Location was perfect for a short layover. Hotel staff were polite and attentive”
Chris
Australia Australia
“Staff were great. a stylish decor was effective. A very central location, an easy place to get around from.”

Availability

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Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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 100 is required on arrival. That's about $67. 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

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. 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 to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorization form will need to be completed.

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

Early check in is available for an additional AUD $30.00 (subject to room availability after 10.00am).

Late Check Out is available for an additional AUD $35.00 (until 1 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.

Please note the covered parking has a height restriction of 5.9 feet.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Air conditioning: set between 21 to 24 degrees

Please be aware our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30am to 10:00am (Monday – Sunday). We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yogurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD $21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am daily).

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 100 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.