The Occidental Hotel

2.5 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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43 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Martin Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Sydney Central Business District, The Occidental Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Pitt Street Mall and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. This 12-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pitt Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • King Street Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wynyard Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nook Urban Fresh Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eleven Barrack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Occidental Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪York Lane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Occidental Hotel

Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include microwaves, electric kettles, and ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ground floor bar]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in is between 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

The Occidental Hotel Hotel
The Occidental Hotel Sydney
The Occidental Hotel Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Occidental Hotel?

The Occidental Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Occidental Hotel?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Occidental Hotel on Apr 19, 2026 start from $93, including 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.

What is there to do close to The Occidental Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Sydney Central Business District within a 10-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and Martin Place. You'll also find Circular Quay and Sydney Town Hall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Occidental Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Occidental Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Occidental Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Occidental Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Occidental Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include 2 bars and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Occidental Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Occidental Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Occidental Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Occidental Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Occidental Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Occidental Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Occidental Hotel is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 10.9 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI), which is around 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Occidental Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Occidental Hotel.

The Occidental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 836 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jackie, Toronto

Traveled with partner
For the most part, the room was clean. Bathroom hot water pressure was low so it took a while for hot water to start but this was posted in plain site. Not ideal if you wanted a quick shower and it wasted a lot of water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was smelly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location 10 min walk to Cruise Terminal perfect for our stay Room was tidy and the bar very busy most of the time but noise did not disturb us Would recommend as good value stay in an expensive city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucrecia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a nice friendly atmosphere and nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean & staff helpful. Tea & coffee provided. Room was a bit tired but served its purpose for the CBD of Sydney. The Occidental is a Very busy pub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms accessible and clean. The building construction noise across the street was not welcome at 3am but not the fault or within the control of the hotel. Attempted to have a meal for dinner but the pub was so chock a block full that we had to go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right next to Wynyard station (trains, buses, light rail, supermarket and food hall all within a block). Beautiful old building. Shared bathrooms excellent (aside from the lack of mirrors). Very large showers and always kept clean. Was initially worried about the "shared" aspect, but hardly saw another person in 4 days. Never had to wait. Room adequate. Nothing fancy, but very clean. Great view across the park to the city. Could use maybe a power point or 2. Saturday night traffic was noisy (of course), but despite two functions downstairs and a full bar, almost no noise audible from within the building. Had a great stay. Would stay again and definitely recommend for a short city trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Cheapest place in Sydney to stay we like staying here on out travels. We enjoyed the bar down stairs. Easy to walk to public transport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shangara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was too small for a couple. There was not enough room to put our things about. There are no mirrors in the male bathrooms to have shave. Staff was not courteous. I requested for some milk to make tea. Wr waited for an hour and when I complained the manager was telling me off saying no need to be angry. The staff was not very helpful, but the hotel was at the right location. All the attractions were in walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff friendly, beds comfortable. A lot of street and people noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
​Great Location, but Unacceptable Room Quality and Service Gaps. ​The central location is excellent (5 stars), and some staff were helpful. However, the building is severely outdated. Key issues included no hot water at our room's sink and excessive noise from the street and the ground-floor bar due to thin walls/single-pane windows. No hangers in closet or in the room could be found - had to request from Bar staff. ​Ventilation is poor, and since the windows lack screens, you cannot open them, meaning towels and clothing will not dry. We also encountered significant hygiene problems (mold, insects, dirty carpet, uncleaned sheets). Crucially, there is zero assistance or housekeeping on Sundays, leaving guests stranded with issues like uncollected garbage. The serious comfort and cleanliness flaws outweigh the great location. Management of the property was contacted but are not willing to discount or refund - photos for proof on file.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes very tidy. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are friendly & helpful, location is convenient, room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Elliot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty rooms with creepy crawlies around. In shower rooms, lots of flies around. Spend a little more and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lavau

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greetings by night manager - very good Service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location super quiet as stayed Sunday night and pub is closed. Staff were very accommodating room was spacious clean and tidy. Budget accommodation but fine for family 2 adults and 2 teens pre cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay. Comfortable, clean, room, amiable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025