Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Breakfast served
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(163 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(142 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Haymarket, Great Southern Hotel Sydney is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Hyde Park. This 176-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
At Great Southern Hotel Sydney, guests have access to express check-in, express check-out, and a banquet hall. Limited parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This smoke-free hotel also has an ATM.
32-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

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 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking.
Property Registration Number 84041067353

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel 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 in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

This hotel is situated in Haymarket within a short 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and also 4 minutes on foot from Capitol Theatre. You'll also find Sydney Town Hall and Sydney Tower Eye less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney include a casino?

No, Great Southern Hotel Sydney doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Great Southern Hotel Sydney a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at 1903.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney though service animals are welcome.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

The closest major airport to Great Southern Hotel Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 11.3 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1028 out of 2134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 828 out of 2134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 2134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2134 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arsenio Jr

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location to Central Station and the light rail station. Nice sized room and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Traveled with partner
Great location. Hotel was clean but very dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay to visit Sydney

Reasonable and good access to sight seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ROMMEL MAX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to be when flying in and taking a train to your destination. The staff is welcoming, the rooms efficient and clean, and it's in a walkable area to food & the tourist attractions. We have stayed here before and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to explore from!

Great place for a few nights stay prior to a cruise . Excellent location in an interesting and central area. Very reasonably priced as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, FORSTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Expensive cold food! Tea!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the whole a great location, beautiful and clean and lovely cheap brekkie - rooms a little small for long legged teenager - and a little tricky to navigate the space - but it would be ideal for one person. IT was a perfect option for us and we did enjoy our stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful - as usual

I often stay at the Great Southern. Rooms are small but have everything you need and location next to the light rail is fabulous. Staff are helpful and I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Having paid for a serviced room, I was disappointed that I received housekeeping only after the first night of my four-night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Central Location

Location, budget with great food onsite. Clwan and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Northampton

Very helpful staff - a credit to the organisation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a wonderful choice for anyone looking to explore Sydney!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has long history with Sydney.. and they have preserved the architecture. Beautiful ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned for walking to shops, food outlets and attractions. Close to Central Station and Light rail stop just across the road. Bar and restaurant within the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Have been staying here for years.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was obviously paying for a city central hotel room on a Saturday night,($447) on the second floor, but given the quality of the room - a dog box really, even though it had basically every thing I needed for a quick over night stay. However, for the price and for the services and the amenities of the room I will in future stay in a hotel of reputation in future for a few more dollars - somewhere with overnight concierge for a more secure feeling and at least with decent water pressure. I think I was expecting more, given the hype about the heritage listing etc, and I was just disappointed with the experience generally.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gai

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very small and grubby disgusting carpet. Old furniture, only thing new was the Tv Beside table wood was peeling. Very disappointed !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect stay

I had a great stay at the Great Southern Hotel. The place is clean, comfortable, and offers everything you need for a pleasant visit. The staff is friendly and helpful, always ready to assist. But what truly makes this hotel stand out is the location — it’s simply unbeatable. You’re right in the heart of the city, close to public transport, restaurants, shops, and major attractions. Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, this hotel is a solid choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iconic Sydney Great Southern Hotel

Great stately hotel built in 1850's a stone throw from Central Railway Station which we wanted, renovated in 1930's featuring interwar architecture. Appears constantly updated as our room and the hotel features showed. Sparkling clean large size rooms very well maintained. Don't expect a 5 star faculties such as the bathroom equipped with shower only withs mall raped bars of soap small bottle of shampoo and conditioning, then again you are not paying a 4 star price. Breakfast a choice of substantial continental breakfast at $9.00 of a full "Australian" style at $19.00. Appears to appeal Australian and New Zealand groups. Well price "pub Style" meals. If that's not to your taste the hotel is surrounded with an array of restaurants as its right next to "Chinatown", Bar prices are goo value. Would stay their again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025