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Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Woolloomooloo Wharf

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Exterior
City view
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Compact Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Deluxe, City View

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Compact Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium King Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Heart of Sydney.Within a 15-minute walk of this Potts Point hotel, you'll find Woolloomooloo Wharf and Royal Botanic Gardens. The Domain and Hyde Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pitt Street Mall - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Café de Wheels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Apollo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishbowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cho Cho San - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Woolloomooloo Wharf
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 is 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Challis Potts Point offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 transportation

  • 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Property 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: 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 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.

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
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Challis Hotel Sydney
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Challis Potts Point to the airport?

Hotel Challis Potts Point is 10.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Challis Potts Point.

How close is Hotel Challis Potts Point to the beach?

This hotel is 4.8 mi (24-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 5.9 mi (26-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Challis Potts Point, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 30 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point have a pool?

Hotel Challis Potts Point does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Challis Potts Point to downtown Sydney?

Hotel Challis Potts Point is 0.9 mi away from Sydney.

Hotel Challis Potts Point Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 853 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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda-Jayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel. Lovely finishes, can walk to many restaurants. Great service,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sixie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Handy

Nice, clean room. Ideal for a late night, early morning crash out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

10/10 Excellent

Loïse

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

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are tiny but the hotel looks lovely from the outside
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to help. Special thanks to Nina
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

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

8/10 Good

Leandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique property with great access to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel located in a vibrant neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly

The property was very clean and Close to things that we were interested in just a short Walk to the train station for easy access to anywhere you want to go
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025