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Royal Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
3-star B&B perfect for exploring Sydney

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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345 Esplanade Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1A9
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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#1&2 Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#1&2 Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • 337 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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#11 King Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#11 King Suite

  • 218 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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#10 Traditional Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#10 Traditional Room

  • 155 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#9 Royal Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#9 Royal Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#12 Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#12 Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#7 Traditionnal Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#7 Traditionnal Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#5 Traditionnal Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#5 Traditionnal Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#3 King Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#3 King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Heart of Sydney.Steps from the B&B, you'll find Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. Centre 200 and World's Largest Fiddle are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Philthy Philly's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doktor Luke's Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Two Friends Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Sydney

3-star B&B perfect for exploring Sydney
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Royal Hotel Sydney. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Sydney bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Royal Hotel Sydney offers 11 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Sydney bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Ceilidh Country Lodge
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,001 reviews
$104 nightly
The price is $122
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of CAD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Ice maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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 full breakfast: approximately CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526T4667, STR2627T4105

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Sydney Sydney
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Hotel Sydney to the airport?

Royal Hotel Sydney is 8.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel Sydney on May 28, 2026 start from $144, 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 Royal Hotel Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Hotel Sydney.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Hotel Sydney, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Hotel Sydney?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a pool?

Royal Hotel Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Royal Hotel Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Royal Hotel Sydney is 0.1 mi away from Sydney.

Royal Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host and owner (Carmen) is courteous and welcoming. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Her hotel is very clean and charmingly decorated. I loved the experience of being in an Inn that has been in operation since 1785. Being so close to the waterfront and downtown amenities was a plus as well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great downtown location, uniquely older building, quaint and warm decorations. Loved the paintings in the stairwell! Promote a very quiet atmostphere. Check in was easy as the hostess showed us how to work the locks on both the front door and our room door. My husband forgot to bring a fan (which he usually sleeps with one on) and the hostess brought one up and set it up in the room! There were 2 tiny dogs that greeted us and even followed us upstairs with the hostess. We stayed in room #10 - very clean entey area / bedroom / bathroom & tastefully decorated. Check-in snacks, water & coffee provided! Will stay again! Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Charmaine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rats, loud, unsafe, terrible service worst ever DO NO STAY THERE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bambi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t have breakfast. So can’t rate that. Rooms clean but small. Strict rules (to each their own) but was approached re: parking slightly over the white line where we had no choice as the other car parked next to us only left that space and we weren’t staying, we were grabbing something and leaving again. Loud at night with the sound of cars racing up the streets. Decent location tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was beautiful and clean. However the host has very strict house rules given it is her house. We struggled getting our bags up 3 flights of stairs and did make a little noise; she confronted us and she threatened taking some damage deposit if we made any further noise even at 5 pm in the afternoon. We felt like we were walking on eggshells and were very uncomfortable our entire stay. The same evening another couple was confronted for similar issues. She should not be running a "hotel" as she makes it clear it is her home so her rules. I wish i had read the other guest reviews. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

HazelJane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Upon arrival I introduced myself and she commented’you booked through Expedia’, she then looked at my husband and said ‘and who are you? I felt she was looking down on him. We felt very insulted. The breakfast was at a cost as we booked with Expedia. The hostess was offering wine to other guests but didn’t offer it to us until I asked if it was for all guests. When we arrived we were not allowed in unless we took off our shoes, if you had socks on you were allowed to walk around, I had sandals on so I had to put on sandals supplied by the hotel while indoors, these sandals were also used by other people with no consideration to foot diseases. My husband is allergic to cats and dogs and no animals were allowed in the hotel but the owner had a cat and dog running lose and we were told by other guests that the dog would beg while they had breakfast and the cat would climb on you when sitting in the lounge. Very frustrating.We paid a $250.00 damage deposit which we haven’t received back yet and it’s been almost 10 days which I feel is unexceptable. Very disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky proprietress, especially at check-in, but after that lovely. The rooms were beautiful and were made up every day of our four-night stay. Breakfast was excellent, and the proprietress prepared it with care and flexibility for different dietary needs. Dog and cat co-hosts were adorable. Helpful tips on things to do and see were tailored to individual needs. All in all, this was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great location, very clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was very close to restaurants on Charlotte street. My room was very noisy with loud rtaffic outside. Was hot as a/c was not turned on nor instructions given for its operation. Host/owner was rude and did not seem to want the business. She mentioned it wasn't a hotel but was her home. They shouldn't be charging hotel prices for BandB room. I don't think manager should be client facing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast with so many choices, so clean and comfortable rooms and bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geoff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst service I've ever experienced - felt unsafe

Do not stay here - Staff (Carmen) is rude and belligerent. We did not feel safe and kept a suitcase against the door - When we experienced issues with the door keypad and called for assistance, Carmen berated us over the phone. It took us about 15 min trying to get in before we managed it - She met us inside and and went over the rules. She asked me to pay a deposit and when I approached her she chastised me for wearing my shoes - When we asked where our room was she said the door labelled one,... we asked where room one was again and she yelled "the door with the 1 on it" and then stormed off. After searching around we found where the rooms were. We were extremely uncomfortable her during our stay. It was not enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
I hate giving anyone a negative review, but calling this a "hotel" is a misnomer, though it certainly looks like it from the street. The owner, who lives on site, seems to find interacting with guests an unbearable burden. There was no prospect of an early check-in time, no bag drop, no help with checking in. A sign on the front door gives her name and number to call for help. "I don't normally answer calls from guests," she said, when I called asking for help. "Read the instructions that were sent to you (by Expedia)," said the owner, when I finally got inside after waiting on the doorstep for more than two hours and asked for the location of my room. "I don't mind sharing my home with guests but you have to follow the instructions," she said. A sign inside the front door says guests are not allowed to wear their shoes in the "hotel" though slippers, apparently, are provided. In the end, I left, forfeiting my non-refundable deposit for the night as it was the most unwelcome experience I've ever had at a "hotel." I ended up having to book a second hotel for the same night, in effect paying twice for one night in Sydney, Nova Scotia. It's a beautiful, well-kept hotel more than a century old, and it's a real shame that guests who pay money up front before checking in are mistreated like this. To say the least I was surprised and disappointed, and again, regret having to give the place such a negative review.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Wicked spot. Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like there was no one greeting you as you come in to answer questions,I did follow directions that were written for everyone to read and had a question, so I called the number in which I didn’t receive an answer….lucky for me a guest staying there came in at the same time and could answer my question…the customer relations and arrogance of the owner was uncalled for when I did get speak to her and I wouldn’t recommend based solely on that experience….i did like the cleanliness of the inside of the premises but we did sit out on the patio with two benches that were very rickety and in the short time we were there seen two rats….my experience not great unfortunately …I read reviews prior to booking but gave it a benefit of doubt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the promise of a boutique hotel was fully lived up to. Clean room, very elegant and charming with coffee and tea available was very nice. Access to the property was challenging with security codes being sent that weren’t working…staff responded quickly but were short and impatient with the issue of their system not working. It would have been nice to know that no staff would be on site BEFORE booking this hotel. Expedia should include this info in the listing Also perhaps letting people know there are 3 floors and no elevators so carrying luggage up 2 flights of stairs could be challenging for some customers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philippe-Antoine, Montreal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Avoid if you can. Host was rude and condescending and it made our stay stressful and not agreeable at all. Be aware there is a cat and a dog on the premises, if you have allergies. This was not indicated in the Expedia description of the facilities and the owner clearly didn't care when I pointed this out. The room was clean and kind of cute, but the awful customer service experience I've had sadly prompts me to not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

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

A cultural gem in Sydney

Amazing historic hotel from the 1800’s in immaculate conditions, located in a great spot and close to many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The house was beautiful and very clean. The service was sub par and the owner / staff were very unfriendly. Coffee and tea were available but no creamer or whitener. Rats visible from our suite window- so many that the outdoor area was unusable. While a group of pan handlers outside of the property were loud and disruptive, they were friendlier than the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

WORST EVER - AVOID

This was the worst experience I have ever had with any accommodation. The service was shockingly terrible. Check in: The property did not send me check-in information. I had to call them on arrival and ask for it. After I finally got it, I couldn't get into the property, I called them and texted them and they didn't respond at all. It took me about 30min to figure out how to get access because the instructions were not clear. That night: This property said that it includes parking. All the parking spaces were full. I messaged them asking where to park. They didn't reply. I did not end up getting a parking space that night. Next day: I had booked breakfast with my stay. The sign in the lobby said breakfast 7am - 9am. I went down at 7am - no one there. I went back at 8:30am - no one there. I had to phone them. Then they told me that I hadn't paid for breakfast, even though I had. I told them clearly that I had checked a box for an extra fee when I booked to pay for breakfast. And they kept telling me that I hadn't paid for it and refusing to serve me. I showed the woman a screenshot of my hotels.com booking that said "Amenities included: Full breakfast" and she still insisted that I hadn't paid. I chatted with hotels.com support, who confirmed that I HAD in fact paid for the breakfast with my booking. Hotels.com emailed the property. By the time this was done it was close to 9am and then they refused to serve me saying that it was too late to serve me the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025