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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Circular Quay

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Exterior
Interior entrance
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Haymarket stay.At this Haymarket hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, both within a 5-minute walk. Circular Quay and University of Sydney are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 11 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market City Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do Dee Paidang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Circular Quay
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Great Southern Hotel Sydney also features express check-in, express check-out, and an ATM.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to the airport?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 11.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

As of Mar 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on Mar 10, 2025 start from $67.12, 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 Great Southern Hotel Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (34-min drive) from Manly Beach and 5 mi (23-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs AUD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a pool?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 975 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 792 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2037 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

6/10 Okay

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average place. Not much space on the table to work in the room. Took a while to get the lift each time, but great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Bob

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shopping, dining, and transportation options. My wife and I felt safe as we walked around after dark
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel, with a heritage background. Very close to Central railway station and also has Light Rail out front. Twin room was very clean, air con and TV worked. Had a nice continental breakfast for $9 in downstairs dining area. I will return for any future stays in Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed on the 2nd floor. Room was outdated and old. Mattress was uncomfortable and you could feel springs. Shower screen could use some upkeep. Room was noisy as you could hear others across hall, doors closing/shutting. Late into evening and early in the morning. This may have been because of a school group? staying there as well.
Stayed 0 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lance

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

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Southern is a lovely hotel in the heart of Sydney! Many must see attractions are within walking distance and if needed the main light rail station is only a block away. Also theres a great flea market right across the street to buy souvenirs.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Light rail/ bus/ railway station . Centrally located
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald

lovely location, amenities suitable, rooms a bit dated and needing some touch up paint work on skirting boards and entry walls
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Location cleanliness and its history!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great nice and handy to central station and light rail. But breakfast started 7.30am we had to be at central by 7.30 am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at an affordable price in the heart of Sydney. Rooms are outdated and the bed was a bit stiff, but honestly couldn’t fault the overall establishment. Had a great charm to it and the food was excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, San Remo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good , comfortable hotel close to transport and entertainments.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was comfortable but the decor was old and dated. The ensuite bathroom had been refurbished but there is only a small shelf to place toiletries and no hand towel was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Bardwell Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to public transport, Chinatown. Comfortable bed. Room had balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great 3 night stop, value for money in Central Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent! I lost my Bose ear buds and they went out of their way to find them
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024