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Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Sydney

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June

Explore the area

Map
21-23 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

City view

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
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Compact Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Deluxe, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Interior

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Compact Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premium King Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 2 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 Cafe de Wheels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chester White - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cho Cho San - ‬2 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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

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 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Challis Potts Point on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$170.83, 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 Bondi Beach (5.4 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. 393 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 842 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location and a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the property, clean and comfortable room and nice amenities made for a brief but great stay. One exceptionally disinterested staff member at the front desk took the shine off. Made the experience feel like a backpackers accom not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet historical hotel. Friendly staff, walkable neighborhood with dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a good price. Parking is impossible so don’t bring a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vladimir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was not serviced. TV remote was not working, battery cover missing, batteries held with scotch tape
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and generally good stay in Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to attractions and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute on the outside, not so much in the room

The place is so cute on the outside and the staff was very friendly. However, my room was the complete opposite. The room was small and very old. From the carpet, to the paint, the showerhead and decor. I returned back from a show and found a MASSIVE cockroach in my bathroom. The shower head leaked water drenching me even while wearing a shower cap. The water was hot for about 2 minutes before it became freezing cold and never hot again. My sheets were stained with I don’t know what. The carpets were extremely dirty. It’s too bad this was the case.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Galina

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very cramped room with very little closet space. Housekeeping (towels) was only every 2nd day and with the rates charged this was not acceptabl. Tv coverage was poor with only two free to air channels available ( 2, 7, 10 not available) staff were pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen and Jen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIP

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Comfortable city stay in good location

Lovely old building. Small double room & bed *is* small but clean, comfortable and well-appointed with a window that opens as well as aircon. Probably not the room for a standard Aussie couple, one of whom is male, as the bed is foreshortened by a cushioned bedhead. Friendly staff, nice front lounge. Well-priced and located. My only complaint was lack of hot water on the day of departure. Bring a plug for your phone charger.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was close to restaurants and lovely areas to walk around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sepinoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good experience. It’s a very beautiful boutique hotel and very good location in terms of accessibility.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024