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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property
Breakfast served
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

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
(171 reviews)

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

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
(148 reviews)

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 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 Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mountbatten Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 a daily basis.

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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 (daily)

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
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 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)
  • 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.

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 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$143.88, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1024 out of 2126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 827 out of 2126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 2126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2126 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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building that has been well cared for. Peaceful within a buslig city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for public transport. Nice old style Hotel, great atmosphere in bar and dining area. Plenty of dinning spots close by, walking distance to Darling Harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for our weekend. Check in was fast, room clean and very quiet. Staff very attentive and efficient and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a bit too warm for me. But it was a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on level 7 and the room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness
A bigger shower would’ve been great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, conveniently located, exceptional staff. The only negative the very hard pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location wonderful/ so convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scarlett

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my sister recently and we enjoyed our stay, the architecture and design of the interior. The area was within walking distance of many businesses and transport. Staff were friendly and helpful, answering any questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Garry John

Liked: Staff & service
Overall very happy Could have been a bit cleaner Staff very good
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but sadly needs a revamp. I hadn't stayed here for some years & don't think anything has been revamped since. Disappointed this stay. Easy walk from Central Station & Light Rail outside makes it very convenient but sadly needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable priced room. Was nice and quiet as well. Very handy for Central station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELVIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the stay very relaxing and everyone helpful and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very convenient place to stay but take ear plugs and get an extra blanket.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have appreciated a smile and warm greeting from the reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot near Chinatown and Central train station. We had a Fantastic room and super comfy bed. Very happy with our stay and we will be back. Thanks very much ch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, reasonable price, helpful staff. Very noisy at the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel reasonable price close to central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025