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The Occidental Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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, Martin Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

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

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Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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

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Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Martin Place. Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • King Street Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pitt Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 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
  • ‪Nook Urban Fresh Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Office Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪York Lane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Occidental Hotel - ‬1 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 6.2 mi (26-min drive) from Coogee Beach and 6.3 mi (32-min drive) from Bondi 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. 284 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 867 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the hotel was convenient to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a good place to stay for a short amount of time. Our room was clean, supplied with a fridge, table, 2 chairs & 3 beds which we did not need, but would be great for a family. it was a corner unit right on York Street, so we were thankful that we travel with earplugs. Beds were comfortable, pillows not so much as they are “pitiful”. We had a private bathroom in our room which was great. We were only given 2 large towels when we first arrived and then the next day we had a hand towel and a bath mat appear. Close to everything we needed to make our trip enjoyable. It is an old hotel on a very busy road in the CBD & it is also a very popular hotel when work is done, so people spill out onto the sidewalks and they stay late. The price was the main draw and overall you get what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Surrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Bathrooms shared and clean. Room clean. Staff friendly. Held our bags before checkin so we could wander. Easy checkout. There will be noise because it's above a pub. AC was great white noise. Great location as a jump spot for touristy things. Reasonable price. Expect these things and it's a 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
spotless rooms, amazing water pressure, friendly bar staff, easy sign in and out process, in a very accessible place. will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kenneth Pann, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It looked like an older hotel. There is no hotel staff onsite so if you need assistance (like lost keys, wifi password, etc) you might be out of luck. They have two phone numbers on the door to call for assistance but it might be a problem if you try using a cell phone from another country. I rented one of the cheaper rooms -- it had no private shower/toilet. You essentially have to share the toilet and shower with everyone else on the floor but they were clean and functional. It is satisfactory if the price is low. No complaints since I was doing this cheap on peak season.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The shared bathroom was always clean. Tea & coffee in the room was nice to have. We arrived on January 1st (holiday) & the bar (where we were to check in) was closed. No clear communication how to check in on a holiday. There was a phone # on the door that we were able to contact someone & we got let in. The staff were great - very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was tired but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Vincent, Salmon Arm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before without issue however this stay was absolutely terrible. Our first night we got very little if any sleep as the window was banging back and forth with each passing vehicle. Called the after hours number and was given a piece of cardboard to stuff in the window. The second night was even worse. 4 pieces of cardboard did not slow the banging window and to add to our frustration there was no hot water for a shower despite running the water for about 20 min. We called at checkout and voiced our displeasure. The gentleman said he couldn’t do anything for us but would have the manager reach out via a phone call. That was Tuesday, when Sunday came, no call. I called again and the lady I spoke to was aware of our complaints and was surprised the manager had not contacted me. She asked me to go through Expedia and complain but I told her the only option with Expedia would be a negative review and I didn’t want to leave one without first talking to the manager and making her aware of our terrible stay. She said she would have her call but not to expect to hear from her until Tuesday. Well shortly after hanging up the manager called. The conversation did not go well at all. She started accusing me of threatening them with a negative review and trying to hold them hostage. I hadn’t even asked for anything and in all honesty I wasn’t looking for anything except recognition of our issues and a promise they would attempt to fix them so nobody else would encounter
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Laurent, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the rooms are very dated but the reception staff were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Makoto

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stopover before our cruise. Walkable distance to the port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room but old building. Good location for activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Petr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Friendly staff, centre location. We expected it not to be new, this is an old hotel with minimal service. Maybe check AC, it buzzes when pump is working
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, with everything you could need. Shared facilities were spotless throughout the stay. And despite there being a bar on the ground floor, I was never disturbed by the noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean Check in was easy Shared bathroom was in fact a lockable single bathroom. Comfortable bed Value for money paid Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, entry is through a bar - awkward when you are travelling with young children at night. Black mould in the shared showers. Room was clean and the location was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for staying in Sydney CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharnelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

C Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast, food availability
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and baths. Staff friendly when findable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy clean room, close to cruise ships.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025