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
Interior entrance
Breakfast served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(149 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
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura Japanese Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 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 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on Oct 19, 2025 start from $101.95, 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1030 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 831 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2136 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

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Gail

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent short walk from Central Train n Station Rooms clean bathrooms fully renovated Thouroughly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly welcome, nothing is too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

RIKA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The history has been refurbished beautifully without losing any of its history and heritage
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveler
Convenient comfortable and clean for one night easy walk from Central railway and easy Uber ride to the airport Unfortunately i didn’t get much sleep due to the noise from all plumbing in other rooms I could hear toilets being flushed taps being turned on and off waking me up all night I’m on my way to Melbourne for a business meeting feeling very tired with the amount of sleep I got I would have been better off staying home and getting a better sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

8/10 Good

SIU YING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
This is a budget hotel not a 4 star hotel. It is old and pretty sad and in need of a significant upgrade. Yes it is close to Central station, and with that comes the generally seedy, itinerant, down at heel vibe that comes with this area. Full of cheap, take away food, and convenience stores and low rent businesses. Not the vibrant heat of Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

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

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is clean and comfortable. Large bed and good bathroom. Main convenience is proximity to Central Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located near central station and light rail good value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette, lisarow

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Very firm beds,housekeeping could be better. Great location.Nice bar on premises
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have spent over 100 nights in your hotel since 1962 and the rooms get smaller the staff more impartial and we requested a different room this time as the room was too small we are both 85 years old and are treated badly by the staff in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Central. Staff were very good. Had an enjoyable meal and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doobok

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025