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Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Sydney

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Exterior
Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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21-23 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Domain
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Compact Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Compact Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view

Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium King Balcony Room

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium King Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Queen Deluxe, City View

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Queen Deluxe, City View

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Sydney

Hotel Challis Potts Point places you in the centre of Sydney, within just a 15-minute stroll of Woolloomooloo Wharf and Royal Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Potts Point hotel include The Domain and Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Domain - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pitt Street Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Café de Wheels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cho Cho San - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Tilbury Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Apollo Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Challis Potts Point

Victorian hotel in Sydney
As a guest of Hotel Challis Potts Point, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Challis Potts Point also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sydney hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1896
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Challis Potts Point offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

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 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Challis Potts Point
Hotel Challis
Challis Potts Point
Challis Hotel Sydney
Hotel Challis
Challis Potts Point
Hotel Challis Potts Point Hotel
Hotel Challis Potts Point Potts Point
Hotel Challis Potts Point Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Hotel Challis Potts Point offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

As of 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Challis Potts Point on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$222.53, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Challis Potts Point?

The closest beach to Hotel Challis Potts Point is Manly Beach (10.9 km).

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

No, Hotel Challis Potts Point does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Challis Potts Point Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 871 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deb

Business traveller
On the plus side: Magnificent frontage in a central city area, which was ideal for my work-related visit. Reception staff very polite and helpful. Car parking, whilst available, was a bit of a hike away, not ideal if you are lugging a lot of bags. On the down-side: I was located in a ground floor room proximal to the laundry. It was very noisy as neighbours above were stomping about until the wee hours then up stomping about before dawn. I was terrorised all night by insects/ mosquitoes, which appeared to be coming in from under the main room door, with which I had to wedge a towel. The air-conditioner unit did not work; not great on a hot evening in a small room as felt claustrophobic. And the bathroom smelt very mouldy, not great for allergy sufferers. Would I stay again? I loved the aesthetic and location and given it was a brief business trip, I managed through the discomforts. If I was staying longer than a day, I'd shop around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, thank you. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Decent hotel

Decent hotel in a nice quiet area of the city. Hotel front and reception area is lovely, staff were friendly and helpful throughout stay. Unfortunately our room was very small and had hardly any storage, not good for a couple travelling with suitcases. The hotel seems more suited to business trips for one or two nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

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

DO NOT STAY HERE

Absolutely horrendous management, so much so that it’s obvious it does not care if people return to the hotel or provide negative feedback or reviews. The hotel did not have power and the only thing the hotel did to address the problem was pass out flashlights. I’m not exaggerating. There are way too many other hotels in Sydney that would be happy to have your business, than for you to take a chance on this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan Sebastian

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay in an older property in central Sydney
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robynne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, the accommodation was good. The listing said blackout drapes/curtains, which wasn’t the case at all. Bright light shone through the blinds and sheer curtain. Can’t claim it’s blackout when the blinds don’t completely close and when the lights are off you can still see everything in the room. Also didn’t have a rainfall showerhead as stated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay - the photos when booking were a little deceiving. The hotel was quaint, clean in a quiet location. Our room was a good size, except the bathroom, which was long and narrow - understandable given the heritage of the building, but we had a different impression when booking. We were not in the room all that much, and so not a deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful hotel, very conveniently situated. Plenty of eating options close by. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the mattress I was sleeping on. It needed a top-up cover.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Second stay here, this time two of us so selected what looked like the bigger room. Was same size but no wardrobe just a hanger so a bit tight for two of us. The guy at the desk said all rooms are the same size, wasnt interested in my enquiry!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda-Jayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel. Lovely finishes, can walk to many restaurants. Great service,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025