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Criterion Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Hyde Park

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Building design
Casino
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

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

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • Queen Victoria Building - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Coronation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Arthouse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬5 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

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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.

Property is also known as

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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 Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Hotel Sydney on Apr 20, 2026 start from $183, 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. 59 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 162 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donna

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

4/10 Poor

Lidia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rex, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and tidy, amenities within expectation for the price point. Quite the novel experience doing checkin at the bar. No elevator so have that in mind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Suchhanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suitablet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and room was clean, the staff were friendly and helped store bags pre check in and post check out. It's a cheap inner city place so didn't expect much and while climbing two flights of stairs with my bags was hard I could tell the others checking in hated it so much more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel, Great location,walking distance to shops and Town hall station 2 minute walk. The hotel was exellent,my room was clean with an Ensuite Bathroom which was also very clean with fresh towels and Toiletries.The Tea/coffe making facilities on the first floor Were also exellent and in a perefct location. My only Regret Is that I did not have a meal in the pub, and missed out on the delicous food, but will definitely go there next time. Thank you for your hospitality. Mark Howell
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Dian

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

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff & location. Easy to get transport, nightlife & food. Old trendy pub, tidy and clean rooms. But my only negative would be that it has a weird smell coming from bathroom, which it could be due to that fact that the shower properly needs a shower curtin-The water from shower floods the bathroom & wets the carpet near bathroom. (or it might be the drains)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Kama, West Hobart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art Deco building has great character. One thing to improve would be having a screen or door on the shower as the floor was saturated every time I used the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay with my partner was absolutely great. All the staff were very professional and the room was super clean and roomy, and the check in was fast and smooth. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you to all the staff for fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good for the money, seperate entrance from the pub which is nice. Rooms were mostly clean but some odd stains on pillows and other areas. No lift so be ready to climb a lot of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahnewaz

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024