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Criterion Hotel Sydney

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Hyde Park

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The Criterion Hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a covered entrance, and a tiled facade.
A bar area with a wooden counter, a staircase, and a patterned floor.
A staircase with a patterned floor leading to a bar area with stools and a table.
A cozy bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a sign for Guinness Extra Stout.
A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, and a framed picture of a bridge on the wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Tower Eye
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with three beds, a large window, and a patterned wall.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a remote control, a red pillow, a white bedspread, and a cityscape poster on the wall.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a large painting, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a coat rack.

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.At this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. Also, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • QVB - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Arthouse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hotaru - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

3-star hotel near Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sydney hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Criterion Hotel Sydney offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 19 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Criterion Hotel Sydney to the airport?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is 10 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Hotel Sydney on Oct 18, 2026 start from $138, including 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 Criterion Hotel Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

How close is Criterion Hotel Sydney to the beach?

This hotel is 5.4 mi (31-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 10.2 mi (38-min drive) from Manly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney offer free breakfast?

Criterion Hotel Sydney does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have a pool?

Criterion Hotel Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have a restaurant?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is home to The Criterion Hotel, which features happy hour.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Criterion Hotel Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is 0.4 mi away from Sydney.

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 170 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, friendly staff, comfortable bed and excellent food! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff friendly and its clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean amenities central location. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is perfectly located and the rooms are clean. However the staff is never around to refill the coffee station or to provide toilet paper etc. all in all, ok
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clear room, friendly and helpful staff. Great bar and food!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms (although very small) and friendly staff! 4 stars due to being woken up at 5AM due to construction. Location is amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and the staff courteous and super helpful. Loved the 20s vibe that respects the year of construction. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty carpet, old and bad quality bedsheets and towels, noice outside. Fun pub and a good thing, very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a wonderful hotel. From the time we arrived it was awesome. The staff were excellent and could not do enough for us, great location and the rooms were lovely. We had dinner there and the food was excellent. They go above and beyond. Would definitely stay there again, highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Hotel
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located near Gadigal Station and Hyde Park. Perfect for my requirements
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nicely renovated in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in CBD. Directly across from Metro train, walking distance to QVB, State Theatre & much more. Room is clean, comfortable bed, air con, TV & hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful art deco building and decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. Easy check in, centra location, beautiful building and most importantly - great shower and comfy bed. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice for a couple nights. Very good location with many walkable sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but totally adequate;great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was affordable and everything was was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great first time stay

Great hotel, very surprised at the cleanliness as other hotels don't have that comfy clean atmosphere, staff were very attentive, will definately be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place for a solo traveler

Nice place centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy central location. Great for a nights stay away that is not expensive .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy to get to, staff were helpful and friendly and was perfect for 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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