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The Occidental Hotel

2.5 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Lobby
Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

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43 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Martin Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom

Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sydney

The Occidental Hotel puts you in the heart of Sydney, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Pitt Street Mall and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This hotel offers luggage storage and a lift. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hotel include Martin Place and Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pitt Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • King Street Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wynyard Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nook Urban Fresh Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eleven Barrack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Occidental Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪York Lane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Occidental Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Occidental Hotel offers 12 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ground floor bar]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

The Occidental Hotel Hotel
The Occidental Hotel Sydney
The Occidental Hotel Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Occidental Hotel?

The Occidental Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Occidental Hotel?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Occidental Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$150, 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 The Occidental Hotel?

The closest beach to The Occidental Hotel is Bondi Beach (7.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Occidental Hotel?

No, The Occidental Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Occidental Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Occidental Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Occidental Hotel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Occidental Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Occidental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 832 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Francine

Disliked: Cleanliness
The check in is within a pub setting. It was very noisy downstairs and quite off putting to a single parent with child. The room itself was older style and somewhat sufficient for a one night stay. TH and air con worked. Weird set up with shared bathrooms and showers outside but sink inside room. No soundproofing at all so the noise from the city starts at 6 am. Blinds that don’t keep light out. Bed was clean but only 3 pillows. A sufficient but not enjoyable stay
Room viewed from entryway
View from one of two windows
Small table with two chairs
Small bar fridge, sink, TV.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stopover before our cruise. Walkable distance to the port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room but old building. Good location for activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Petr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Friendly staff, centre location. We expected it not to be new, this is an old hotel with minimal service. Maybe check AC, it buzzes when pump is working
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, entry is through a bar - awkward when you are travelling with young children at night. Black mould in the shared showers. Room was clean and the location was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

C Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast, food availability
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy clean room, close to cruise ships.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a nice friendly atmosphere and nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean & staff helpful. Tea & coffee provided. Room was a bit tired but served its purpose for the CBD of Sydney. The Occidental is a Very busy pub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms accessible and clean. The building construction noise across the street was not welcome at 3am but not the fault or within the control of the hotel. Attempted to have a meal for dinner but the pub was so chock a block full that we had to go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right next to Wynyard station (trains, buses, light rail, supermarket and food hall all within a block). Beautiful old building. Shared bathrooms excellent (aside from the lack of mirrors). Very large showers and always kept clean. Was initially worried about the "shared" aspect, but hardly saw another person in 4 days. Never had to wait. Room adequate. Nothing fancy, but very clean. Great view across the park to the city. Could use maybe a power point or 2. Saturday night traffic was noisy (of course), but despite two functions downstairs and a full bar, almost no noise audible from within the building. Had a great stay. Would stay again and definitely recommend for a short city trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Cheapest place in Sydney to stay we like staying here on out travels. We enjoyed the bar down stairs. Easy to walk to public transport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shangara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was too small for a couple. There was not enough room to put our things about. There are no mirrors in the male bathrooms to have shave. Staff was not courteous. I requested for some milk to make tea. Wr waited for an hour and when I complained the manager was telling me off saying no need to be angry. The staff was not very helpful, but the hotel was at the right location. All the attractions were in walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff friendly, beds comfortable. A lot of street and people noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
​Great Location, but Unacceptable Room Quality and Service Gaps. ​The central location is excellent (5 stars), and some staff were helpful. However, the building is severely outdated. Key issues included no hot water at our room's sink and excessive noise from the street and the ground-floor bar due to thin walls/single-pane windows. No hangers in closet or in the room could be found - had to request from Bar staff. ​Ventilation is poor, and since the windows lack screens, you cannot open them, meaning towels and clothing will not dry. We also encountered significant hygiene problems (mold, insects, dirty carpet, uncleaned sheets). Crucially, there is zero assistance or housekeeping on Sundays, leaving guests stranded with issues like uncollected garbage. The serious comfort and cleanliness flaws outweigh the great location. Management of the property was contacted but are not willing to discount or refund - photos for proof on file.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes very tidy. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are friendly & helpful, location is convenient, room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Elliot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty rooms with creepy crawlies around. In shower rooms, lots of flies around. Spend a little more and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lavau

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025