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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 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
(172 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(149 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 popular attractions such as Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. 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

  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura Japanese Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬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.

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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.

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

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on Oct 6, 2025 start from $83.81, 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.

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

This hotel is situated in Haymarket within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. You'll also find Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall 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 good for couples?

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

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a hot tub?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

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

Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1031 out of 2142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 836 out of 2142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 2142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2142 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to central station and transport options
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

OK for a night but not 10.

Good location and facilities. Room not clean from start (floors not vacuumed, cotton bud under bed). Noise from neighbouring rooms an issue from time to time. Bed too hard, uncomfortable especially for 10 nights. No hot water one night and reception did not seem too interested saying 'let me check'. Not informed when it came back on so went to bed with 15 hours of Sydney grime intact. No power cord for phone/clock. Constant smell of cigarette smoke from gaming area of hotel. Food great but staff confusion re reward points and limits with specials not clearly stated and confusing i.e. steak and schooner means only certain Lion beers and no credit for what they would have cost if an alternate is chosen, so no deal at all really. I was told rewards points could not be used for part payment of an item BUT on last night I was told the opposite. Different 'manager' each night and no continuity.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vito

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

Great price for a great location

Great location and reasonable prices, clean & comfortable. No cleaning option a good idea, but had to get more toiletry & tea supplies from reception as the allocation in the room was not sufficient for 4 x nights. Only one tea option (Black) could be better. Mostly quiet, but if guests are noisy in the hallways, you will hear them. Restaurant & bar available downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, reasonable price, helpful staff. Very noisy at the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent short walk from Central Train n Station Rooms clean bathrooms fully renovated Thouroughly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly welcome, nothing is too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

RIKA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The history has been refurbished beautifully without losing any of its history and heritage
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel reasonable price close to central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveler
Convenient comfortable and clean for one night easy walk from Central railway and easy Uber ride to the airport Unfortunately i didn’t get much sleep due to the noise from all plumbing in other rooms I could hear toilets being flushed taps being turned on and off waking me up all night I’m on my way to Melbourne for a business meeting feeling very tired with the amount of sleep I got I would have been better off staying home and getting a better sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SIU YING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
This is a budget hotel not a 4 star hotel. It is old and pretty sad and in need of a significant upgrade. Yes it is close to Central station, and with that comes the generally seedy, itinerant, down at heel vibe that comes with this area. Full of cheap, take away food, and convenience stores and low rent businesses. Not the vibrant heat of Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is clean and comfortable. Large bed and good bathroom. Main convenience is proximity to Central Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located near central station and light rail good value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette, lisarow

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Very firm beds,housekeeping could be better. Great location.Nice bar on premises
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have spent over 100 nights in your hotel since 1962 and the rooms get smaller the staff more impartial and we requested a different room this time as the room was too small we are both 85 years old and are treated badly by the staff in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025