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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Hyde Park

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Experience the classic charm of The Great Southern Hotel, featuring a large sign and multiple windows.
Two single beds with wooden headboards, a desk, and a lamp.
Enjoy meals at this restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and a mural on the walls.
Stunning staircase with polished floors and elegant handrail, flanked by rich paneling and a vintage radio.
Step into the grand lobby of The Great Southern Hotel, featuring a grand staircase and elegant design.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

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

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

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

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

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

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Haymarket stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hotel, you'll find Capitol Theatre and Hyde Park. Star Casino and Circular Quay are also 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

  • ‪Market City Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do Dee Paidang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Hyde Park
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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.

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. 1028 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 827 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2133 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

8/10 Good

ROMMEL MAX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to be when flying in and taking a train to your destination. The staff is welcoming, the rooms efficient and clean, and it's in a walkable area to food & the tourist attractions. We have stayed here before and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to explore from!

Great place for a few nights stay prior to a cruise . Excellent location in an interesting and central area. Very reasonably priced as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, FORSTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Expensive cold food! Tea!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the whole a great location, beautiful and clean and lovely cheap brekkie - rooms a little small for long legged teenager - and a little tricky to navigate the space - but it would be ideal for one person. IT was a perfect option for us and we did enjoy our stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful - as usual

I often stay at the Great Southern. Rooms are small but have everything you need and location next to the light rail is fabulous. Staff are helpful and I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Having paid for a serviced room, I was disappointed that I received housekeeping only after the first night of my four-night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Central Location

Location, budget with great food onsite. Clwan and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Northampton

Very helpful staff - a credit to the organisation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a wonderful choice for anyone looking to explore Sydney!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has long history with Sydney.. and they have preserved the architecture. Beautiful ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned for walking to shops, food outlets and attractions. Close to Central Station and Light rail stop just across the road. Bar and restaurant within the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Have been staying here for years.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was obviously paying for a city central hotel room on a Saturday night,($447) on the second floor, but given the quality of the room - a dog box really, even though it had basically every thing I needed for a quick over night stay. However, for the price and for the services and the amenities of the room I will in future stay in a hotel of reputation in future for a few more dollars - somewhere with overnight concierge for a more secure feeling and at least with decent water pressure. I think I was expecting more, given the hype about the heritage listing etc, and I was just disappointed with the experience generally.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gai

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very small and grubby disgusting carpet. Old furniture, only thing new was the Tv Beside table wood was peeling. Very disappointed !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect stay

I had a great stay at the Great Southern Hotel. The place is clean, comfortable, and offers everything you need for a pleasant visit. The staff is friendly and helpful, always ready to assist. But what truly makes this hotel stand out is the location — it’s simply unbeatable. You’re right in the heart of the city, close to public transport, restaurants, shops, and major attractions. Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, this hotel is a solid choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Iconic Sydney Great Southern Hotel

Great stately hotel built in 1850's a stone throw from Central Railway Station which we wanted, renovated in 1930's featuring interwar architecture. Appears constantly updated as our room and the hotel features showed. Sparkling clean large size rooms very well maintained. Don't expect a 5 star faculties such as the bathroom equipped with shower only withs mall raped bars of soap small bottle of shampoo and conditioning, then again you are not paying a 4 star price. Breakfast a choice of substantial continental breakfast at $9.00 of a full "Australian" style at $19.00. Appears to appeal Australian and New Zealand groups. Well price "pub Style" meals. If that's not to your taste the hotel is surrounded with an array of restaurants as its right next to "Chinatown", Bar prices are goo value. Would stay their again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Close to all transport types shopping. This is the second time staying here. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Don’t likes!!!!!!! The Hotel was very centrally located and we are from the country and did not get lost at all. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimber

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

Convenient, clean and pleasant stay near Central

Super convenient to Central and Light Rail for a weekend stay, really good value for Sydney CBD. Staff was lovely and helpful. Room and bathroom were clean, bed was comfortable, breakfast buffet was a nice option.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025