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Royal Hotel Sydney

Property class: 4

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A hotel lobby with a wooden desk, a lamp, a sofa, and a view of the outside through a window.
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A grand piano with a festive garland, a decorative clock, and a golden Christmas tree on a mantelpiece.
A wooden staircase with a red carpet leading to a landing.
A gym with various exercise machines, a large mirror, and a high ceiling with visible structural beams.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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345 Esplanade Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1A9
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

A neatly made bed with a white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden nightstand, bedside table, and a chair.

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a radiator.

Royal Suite

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Traditionnal Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a hallway.

Traditionnal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditionnal Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Traditionnal Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 3. King room in Historic Hotel

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a patterned rug, and a window with curtains.

3. King room in Historic Hotel

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sydney

Royal Hotel Sydney puts you in the heart of Sydney, within steps of Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Sydney B&B include Sydney Museum and Centre 200.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sydney Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Only Falafels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A Bite of Asia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Breton Crafthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Sydney

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Royal Hotel Sydney. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Sydney bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Royal Hotel Sydney offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 17 for adults and CAD 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of CAD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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 full breakfast: from approximately CAD 17 for adults and from CAD 10 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526T4667, STR2627T4105

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Sydney Sydney
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Yep, Royal Hotel Sydney has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Hotel Sydney?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel Sydney on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$176, 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.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Hotel Sydney?

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel Sydney?

No, pets are not allowed.

Royal Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 81 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff, nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wish I was able to stay longer than just a short night before the airport. Gorgeous facilities, very comfortable bed and the owner Carmen was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Do not stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless check-in. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great location, very clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast with so many choices, so clean and comfortable rooms and bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple that own this hotel are delightful. If you like the bed and breakfast feel, this is a place for you. The owners have thought of every detail. It is a great place for a romantic getaway but convenient enough to enjoy while on business.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

The owner\hostess was rude and obsequious. She has a footwear issue…..and offered used slippers as an alternative. The physical plant was fine. This is not a hotel….it is her and her yapping dogs home. I don’t pay $300 for a lecture.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host and owner (Carmen) is courteous and welcoming. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Her hotel is very clean and charmingly decorated. I loved the experience of being in an Inn that has been in operation since 1785. Being so close to the waterfront and downtown amenities was a plus as well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, was downtown so I was able to walk to the bars and restaurants. The Hotel was clean and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This certainly is a special place. It is a very old house and our rooms were on the 3rd floor, without elevator. We had to leave at 3am to catch a flight and that went without problems. The place is very well situated, very close the the Governor's restaurant, which we can only recommend. There are special procedures that need to be adhered to (no shoes in the house and no barefeet, you have to be quiet, you have to read the instructions 24 hours before arriving and you also have to confirm your stay 24 hours before. When we arrived early, nobody was there but there was a phone number we could call for further instructions. There is breakfast served but we missed that, no other food is served at the property. Quite a unique experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A cultural gem in Sydney

Amazing historic hotel from the 1800’s in immaculate conditions, located in a great spot and close to many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rats, loud, unsafe, terrible service worst ever DO NO STAY THERE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Wicked spot. Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Heritage property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we stayed here. Carmen was a gracious host-welcomed us immediately. Our room was so clean and I loved the decor throughout. Very close to the waterfront and walking distance to great restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful small hotel. Our room on the top floor was very comfortable and the bathroom remodel was well-designed and executed. We were well treated by friendly staff and fed a scrumptious breakfast. We enjoyed walking the nearby boardwalk and eating in the nearby pub, entertained by live music. I heartily recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great downtown location, uniquely older building, quaint and warm decorations. Loved the paintings in the stairwell! Promote a very quiet atmostphere. Check in was easy as the hostess showed us how to work the locks on both the front door and our room door. My husband forgot to bring a fan (which he usually sleeps with one on) and the hostess brought one up and set it up in the room! There were 2 tiny dogs that greeted us and even followed us upstairs with the hostess. We stayed in room #10 - very clean entey area / bedroom / bathroom & tastefully decorated. Check-in snacks, water & coffee provided! Will stay again! Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful beautifully decorated Victorian hotel from 1875. A very nice parlor to relax in with games for the kids and an equally charming dining room. Breakfast if you want it. Your host, Simone, loves to talk with her guests and is very helpful. Several good restaurants just a block away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely old building. Well kept. Wasn’t fussy about the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shoes allowed from the front door throughout the hotel. So take some slippers!! The owner makes you feel like you are invading here space and makes you feel like her time is more important than the customers time. There are lots of rules and $100 potential fine if you make a sound or wear your shoes. The owner can be quite sarcastic . Lastly She was upset by the amount paid. I booked online so they set the price not me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky proprietress, especially at check-in, but after that lovely. The rooms were beautiful and were made up every day of our four-night stay. Breakfast was excellent, and the proprietress prepared it with care and flexibility for different dietary needs. Dog and cat co-hosts were adorable. Helpful tips on things to do and see were tailored to individual needs. All in all, this was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vintage, clean & great location!

The location was fantastic! The establishment has been restored amazingly. Check in was easy, once the code worked for our door. No elevators and we were on the third floor, so we brought up only what we needed for the night. It was clean, quiet and our bed was comfortable. Location is great, walkable to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well-maintained and the hostess is very careful to assure that clients do not disturb others. Make sure you do not arrive early before the check-in time of 3 PM. Be prepared for a little yappy, but cute dog that will bark at you when you enter, but the puppy is harmless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025