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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Circular Quay

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Lobby
Lobby
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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

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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
(191 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

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

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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 Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 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

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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Circular Quay
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 Feb 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on Mar 2, 2026 start from $115.49, 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 10.7 mi (34-min drive) from Manly Beach and 5 mi (23-min drive) from Bondi 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1027 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 788 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2075 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to food and transport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and tidy, the bottom sheet of the bed was crumpled, not sure how that happened. Reception staff need to speak up, very hard to hear a softly spoken person behind a partition
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy and had basic facilities, fridge, jug and tea and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff, clean room and a very convenient bar to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes...super convenient to lite rail (Haymarket stop) across a pedestrian friendly street. We stayed in this hotel 5 days and loved it. We would stay here again, but would book the room with the sitting area next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming, offering a good, genuine service. The location was great, easy walking to the harbour, opera house and Sydney Bridge. Excellent priced evening meal menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Ottawa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to public transit. Place has character and a great pub downstairs
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sumana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is really well located for Central station, Darling Harbour, Chinatown. Room was nice and dark at night. Rather small, but quiet on the 8th floor. Basement carparking is convenient, but incredibly tight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
YES
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Whilst the room was on the small side, it was comfortable & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was nice and quiet where we were on the 4th floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Clean. Great value. No frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good & affordable basic hotel. Very central, close to china town, paddy’s market, tram & trains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable with an awesome breakfast. Close proximity to Central Station with numerous dining options. I will definitely stay at the Great Southern again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, I would definitely recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peta

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

10/10 Excellent

Leveni, Werrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the second time we have stayed at the Great Southern Hotel. It is clean and comfortable and the staff are all very good. You can't beat the location and the vibe around the Hotel. Next time we come back to Sydney we will book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025