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Criterion Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Hyde Park

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Street view
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.At this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. Also, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Workshop Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Arthouse Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sakura Japanese Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Walrus Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Bite on Pitt - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

3-star hotel near Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, a sportsbook, and an ATM are also featured at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sydney hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Casino
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Criterion Hotel Sydney offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 30 slot machines
  • Casino
  • Sportsbook

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Criterion Hotel Sydney to the airport?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is 10 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

As of Mar 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Hotel Sydney on Mar 24, 2025 start from $147.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

How close is Criterion Hotel Sydney to the beach?

This hotel is 5.4 mi (31-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 10.2 mi (38-min drive) from Manly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney offer free breakfast?

Criterion Hotel Sydney does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

During your stay you can enjoy the 90 square-foot casino on site, featuring 30 slot machines and a sportsbook.

What time is check-in at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have a pool?

Criterion Hotel Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have a restaurant?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is home to P.J. Gallaghers, which features happy hour.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Criterion Hotel Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is 0.4 mi away from Sydney.

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 124 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in the heart of the city.
Always stay here for nights in the city. Short walk to Town Hall light rail and trains. Great inner city pub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyson

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelly
Room smelt terrible, mouldy. Windows don’t open. Bathroom cubicle disgusting and glass practically see through, very awkward with teenage girls. No towels in room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Coralie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athanasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was affordable and everything was was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy to get to, staff were helpful and friendly and was perfect for 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check-in was dependent on how busy staff were and we had to wait a further hour and a half after the stated time. Very conveniently located in the CBD, basic but comfortable pub-style accommodation and surprisingly quiet considering it's central hub location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest but clean and good amenities. Excellent central location. No lift though!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is at the top of a hotel/pub which was busy upon arrival. Staff were helpful with check in. Rooms clean, compact. Dodgy power socket in the wall which came off completely when unplugging my device. Average spot for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Staff & service
does not justify a good review
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for our concert at the State Theatre. Room was basic but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sojung

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in the middle of Sydney with a reasonable price. If you want to stop by Sydney for shopping, it is one of best options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet I was on top floor had for me with bad knee next time I will make sure I’m on first floor only thing wrong
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JON

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice for a couple nights. Very good location with many walkable sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is brilliant, close to Town Hall and etc, but the window looks to all construction side and noise bad; in shower the handle wasn’t working and basin not working too; others are ok for night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but totally adequate;great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a good pub!
Great location, accomodating staff. I knew there was no elevator, so can't complain about that! Pub was great for happy hour and dinner. Bathroom was smallish and reminded me of being in an RV, but knew about that too. All in all a good place to stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to shops public transport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lots of stairs and no lift, poor signage and direction for checkin, rooms not serviced though door tag hung out as told by checkin staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Corey Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying @ The Criterion Hotel. It’s a fab old building, perfect location, simple amenities and comfortable. If you’re a Diva - don’t come here. The stairs will be too hard for your precious self. But if you want good accomodation, in the centre of mighty Sydders with cafes and restaurants and entertainment all around you, as well as some nature with Hyde Park so close and without having to secure a personal loan, The Criterion is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024