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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Executive Room
Lobby
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(211 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

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

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(190 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

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

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney places you in the centre of Sydney, within just a 5-minute stroll of Capitol Theatre and within 15 minutes of Hyde Park. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The buffet restaurant, 1903, is open for breakfast. Great Southern Bar is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Haymarket hotel include Sydney Town Hall and International Convention Centre Sydney.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site 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 (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150 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: from approximately AUD 21 for adults and from AUD 21 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 84041067353

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

What is the cancellation policy at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on 4 May 2026 start from AU$129, 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.

Is parking available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

The closest beach to Great Southern Hotel Sydney is Coogee Beach (6.6 km).

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors speak well of the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1014 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 753 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2029 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, easy having restaurant and bar on the bottom floor. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel being impressively progressively upgraded. Room was bigger than expected and quite adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant and separate bar on site. Very easy to get around, with tram stop right outside. Right next to Paddy's market and Chinatown night market.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Ewen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best asset of this hotel is its proximity to Central Station and the Circular Quay tram line. It's old but has an olde worlde charm about it. Rooms are not fancy, but acceptable. Bathroom was a bit of a squeeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location and style of the hotel with close proximity to trains and light rail. Rooms were tired - bed uncomfortable. PRoperty was priced accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, good breakfast at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Availability of front desk staff very helpful after hours. Room clean and comfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny, filled by an oversized bed. Room for only 1 chair. Bathroom was old with low water pressure, and stained grout in shower. Location was good, close to transport. Restaurant was good with pleasant staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Garry John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't know
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service ect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, staff very friendly and efficient. Only disappointment was lack of free wifi and limited free TV
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here quite a few times now and always enjoy it. The rooms are small but clean and the venue it well placed with things to do in Sydney and public transport. I shall be back !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location, close too all types of public transport. Rooms are satisfactory, you get what you pay for. Pub and meals area are fine. Close to City markets and China town and Darling Harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Effie, Bathurst

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel, Check-in was easy, staff very polite and respectful, rooms were impeccable cleaned to a high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I never have any trouble checking in at the Great Southern Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic experience here. The room was spotless, it was spacious, the location was excellent, and the staff was extremely helpful during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and well decorated. The location of the hotel is excellent being only a few steps to the tram which takes you to circular quay. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John, Armadale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good , comfortable hotel in an excellent location .It is very close to Central Station and The Light Rail .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room pleasant staff as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, conveient, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Charlie

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026