The Occidental Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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43 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Martin Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll find Pitt Street Mall and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Also, Hyde Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pitt Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • King Street Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wynyard Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Occidental Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bopp & Tone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Firegrill Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Occidental Hotel

Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Occidental Hotel offers 12 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ground floor bar]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

The Occidental Hotel Hotel
The Occidental Hotel Sydney
The Occidental Hotel Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Occidental Hotel to the airport?

The Occidental Hotel is 10.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Occidental Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Occidental Hotel.

How close is The Occidental Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9.7 mi (31-min drive) from Manly Beach and 6.2 mi (26-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Occidental Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Occidental Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Occidental Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Occidental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Occidental Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a pool?

The Occidental Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Occidental Hotel to downtown Sydney?

The Occidental Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Sydney.

The Occidental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 787 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great start y
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disgusted with the noise all night into the early hours, we had no hot water in the shower or the hand basin, no hairdryer, the air conditioner would not heat, when I called downstairs to hotel manager, he eventually came to our room and stated the sign on the bathroom wall explained......the sign read, Due to low water pressure,you need to run the water for at least 10 mins before it will come through hot, sorry for the inconvenience !! Well, the water pressure was great, not a problem, worst is what about the amount of water being wasted. I request a refund for our 2 night stay. The room also had a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay here often and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona, Monash

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Thought the hotel was open Sundays, but wasn't. Called the noted numbers upon arrival to gain access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location, quirky heritage building, however, no hot water and large informal rough sleeping community in abandoned building next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nothing fancy, just a convenient, clean & cheap room for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

earl

Great for the price. Read description to be sure its what youre looking for. Located next to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap nice rooms clean and good meals
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great for checking in and helpful with the whole process. Shared bathroom was very clean & tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's excellent value for money. The rooms are comfortable and clean and Wynyard Station is a block away, meaning you can roll out of bed and jump on the train to wherever you want to go. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige, Gunnedah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Budget hotel for the discerning traveller

This hotel is ideally situated for my occasional visits to Sydney. It is a true budget hotel, pretty basic and shared bathrooms, toilets etc. I only need a bed for the night and a base camp for my luggage on my visits to Sydney and the price is right for my needs. One of the last true bargain hotel deals left in Sydney. Ideal for the older travellers who are not keen on backpacker lodgings. It's nice to have a fully functional old style Sydney pub downstairs as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

tony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right in the centre of the city walking distance to all the sites including, Sydney harbour Bridge, opera house and Darling Harbour. Just remember this is an old budget hotel so don’t expect modern facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubham Subrot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
An old building that needs updating, room was a good size but again needs updating, there was hot water but it takes at least 10 mins to come through this was explained to us as low water pressure, an inconvenience but not a problem, the bar was its saving grace, very good beers and food
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cheap, clean, relatively quiet and staff always helpful. Shared bathrooms very rarely saw anyone else. Place is old but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025