Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Star Casino

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(168 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(147 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Haymarket stay.At this Haymarket hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Hyde Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Star Casino is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

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
  • ‪Mountbatten Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Menya Noodle Bar Chinatown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Star Casino
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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately AUD 21 for adults and 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 percent

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 guestroom 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

How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to the airport?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 11.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on Sep 21, 2025 start from $76.44, excluding 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 Great Southern Hotel Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (23-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 5.3 mi (23-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 21 for adults and AUD 21 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs AUD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a pool?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1014 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 828 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2117 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

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I were very happy with our stay at the GSH in Sydney. Fantastic location; super-easy check in process; clean and functional room; reception were very accommodating when we requested items for our room; and the price was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well situated to everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Like the convenience of this Hotel, that is why i Keep going back there. On this occasion 5/06/25 the room 102 was very disappointing. the aircon was cold 21 degrees and at 11 o'clock at night it was not our plan to go and disturb the staff. there was only 1 blanket on the bed and no bedspread. it was so cold in the room and the floor was cold to walk on even though it was carpeted. The bathroom was clean and well fitted out. I have never stayed in a very low room before, during the night we could smell food cooking. we were not happy. in the morning, we had different staff who were delightful,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANSEL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was wonderful except I think the guests in a room nearby were smoking & it is a no smoking hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Extra friendly staff. Only fault outside room 327 floor boards creaked very loud heard everyone going aling the passage otherwise would stay againl
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, basic and comfortable for overnight stay. Very close to train Station. We will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Woonona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location when wanting to stay in Sydney...surrounding area is vibrant interesting with amazing food and entertainment. Trains and the Metro lines make it easy to access many Sydney highlights with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
V. Comfortable as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is in a great location. Tram at the door and a pub below. Room clean and adequate for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Amenities
The location for travel and connectivity to the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked our stay, however we were on floor 7. When we returned after dinner, the elevator was out & the other one only goes to floor 6. Was most difficult trying to climb the stairs while being disabled. Thankfully the elevator was working the following morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the centre of Chinatown with plenty of dining options, great shopping at Paddy's Market and situated close to light rail and Central Railway station transport. Hotel is a bit old world with modern foyer, rooms are small but well kept and clean. Downstairs bar with happy hour 4 to 7pm. Pub food menu available but didn't try. Great value breakfasts available $8 continental and $18 full breakfast. Enjoyed our one night stay and would recommend especially if your budget conscious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value for the price. Spotlessly clean, excellent food at good price. Proximity to trains.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient to central station and the light rail. Stayed here many times
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in the best location, Trains, Trams, shopping , food. Hotel was clean and service was great and beers cold. But, the bedding was horrific. Hard matress, soft pillows. Sleeping wasnt the best. All in all though pretty good. Will go back, but ask for an upgrade of the bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bangwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property within walking distance to Paddys market, Chinatown, Darling Harbour and eating places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, convenient, comfortable and quiet stay. Probably not a 4 star more like 3, rooms were compact but had everything needed such as small fridge and kettle and coffee making. I chose no housekeeping to keep costs down which was fine for 3 nights. I was given an extra hour late check out for free. there was an option to extend to 1pm for 35aud which is reasonable. Only complaints are thr pillows were awful and theres no shower gel just 1 small shampoo tube. Queen room would be too small for 2 people i was fine solo. Hotel is across the road from the tram and 5 mins walk from central and a woollies. Has a bar and restaurant on site. Id definitely return on my next trip to Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025