Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco Sydney hotel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

Room options

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney places you in the centre of Sydney, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant and in-room LCD TVs. .The buffet restaurant, 1903, is open for breakfast. Great Southern Bar is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. 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 Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

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
  • ‪Do Dee Paidang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Noodle Restaurant 北方麵館 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Art Deco Sydney hotel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. The business-friendly Great Southern Hotel Sydney also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • 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.

This Sydney hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit

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 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.
  • 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 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: from approximately AUD 20 for adults and from AUD 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 5 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 5 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • 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 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 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 guest room 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

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 21 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on 27 Oct 2024 start from AU$169.14, 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 Manly Beach (13 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 881 out of 1827 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 713 out of 1827 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1827 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1827 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1827 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

Sue-Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool and unique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Retno

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can rest properly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very central and convenient with light rail at the doorstep to access George St-Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alisi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Still my favorite hotel in Sydney for a few days stay - great location especially for transport- light rail and Central station, great service, good price and I love the brekky and night cap in the bar. Thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked some healthier cereals eg muesli on the menu gor breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

geoff

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is a very convenient location, and as in most properties the cleaning standards are very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need better shower so slow to get hot and not much pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for us being close to Central Station.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, affordable, walking distance to transport dinning and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited hours for dining after 10.00pm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
The only disappointing feature is the servicing of the room - no replacement of shampoo and only one supplied on day 1. Cups were not washed. Bed only pulled up .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good price, good staff, rooms are adequate for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a good location for transport, shopping, restaurants and places to visit. The hotel was clean, very nice staff. Rooms were small but very comfortable, my only complaint would be that the water pressure in the shower was terrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit expensive, especially when over $400
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We often use The Great Southern as a stay over place in Sydney. It’s convenient and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super short walk to trams and Central, love it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, brilliantly convenient given we needed to leave early from Central Railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to central station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024