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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Circular Quay

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Located near Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers a convenient retreat with laundry facilities, a bar, and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi for seamless planning; enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast options while appreciating the overall value of this hotel.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(215 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(190 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 63 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 12 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 18 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chubby Cubby - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 1903, which serves breakfast. This Art Deco hotel is also a short five-minute drive from University of Sydney and Star Casino. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 2 minutes away and Central Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 176 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 per cent 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
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

1903 – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Great Southern Bar – This pub serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of AUD 20 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

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

Also known as

Hotel Great Southern

Great Southern

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of AUD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 35 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, 1903.

What's the area around Great Southern Hotel Sydney like?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is in Haymarket, a short 2-minute walk from Capitol Square Light Rail Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were excellent value for the money, with great variety and quality. (64 reviews)
  • Getting to and from the airport was extremely easy due to the property's proximity to Central Station. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location good service and food friendly staff
William, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast handy location
Gayner, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk from Central Station, a very quick book in, spacious accommodation, excellent breakfast
MAURICE, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Becoming my go to place for visits to Sydney. So handy and convenient to Central and the Light Rail.
Lloyd, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Heather, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location was awesome. Breakfast was ok and good value for money, but not great
Dimitri, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms cleaned very well every day - helpful staff - fantastic location.
Denise, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay
Jillian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a large room that was great, comfy bed and spacious wardrobe
Georgi, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This is a heritage hotel and as such has some great memorabilia and photos around the walls. the Staff were helpful and we managed to get in a couple of hours before our scheduled Check-In. Breakfast is good value at $10 for a Continental and $18 for a Full.
Donald, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great internet and parking was a treat
Rodney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, convenient, good value breakfast.
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Left before breakfast
MAURICE, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good staff
Tat, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Old world charm. Friendly staff. Much appreciated upgrade. Will definitely stay again.
Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms, very clean and everything you need
Darran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff was nice and kind.
Nisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Large tidy room and bathroom
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this hotel, Check-in was easy, staff very polite and respectful, rooms were impeccable cleaned to a high standard.
Effie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, perfect location, clean and safe
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is great next to central, rooms clean and tidy and we were able to check in early which was perfect for us. Will stay again.
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

staff are always friendly and efficient and the rooms are clean and tidy
Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room pleasant staff as always
Peter, 1-night trip