Great Southern Hotel Sydney
About this property
Great Southern Hotel is located in a historic 19th-century building in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), just 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station. Air conditioning is standard in all rooms. Located next to Chinatown, the hotel features a restaurant and a bar. The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Capitol Theatre, and 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbour is a 15-minute walk away. All smoke-free standard rooms have a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception desk and a guest laundry. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gregory
Australia“Location and value for money Staff always very good” - Marquez Australia“breakfast is good and location accessible to every transport”
- Ian Australia“Very convenient location near central train station and light rail to Circular quay. Comfortable and clean room at a reasonable price.”
- Jo Australia“The Great Southern is perfectly located for us when we visit Sydney, we always stay there. We love the building and its history. The staff are accomodating.”
- Maryanne Australia“Fantastic old hotel . Renovated beautifully. Couldn’t get a better location near central station . Highly recommend.”
- Christian Australia“Great location in the heart of Sydney. Market just outside the door. Multiple food options nearby and a pub downstairs. Close to central station and the Lightrail. Nice cheap breakfast”
- Susan Australia“Location, price, comfortable, quiet, good-sized bathroom, breakfast, historic building, close to light rail and central station, lots of eateries to choose from, close to Chinatown and paddy's markets, great for tourists”
- Diane Australia“Great Location. Very helpful staff. Good food in the restaurant.”
- Julieanne Australia“It was very clean and the staff were fantastic. The location was so convenient as well”
- Nicole Australia“The food was amazing, the staff in the bar area were lovely as well as the security. Rooms were comfortable and the location was awesome.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant 1903
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.
We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorisation form will need to be completed.
Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with a Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB or UnionPay credit card.
Early check in is available for an additional AUD $30.00 (subject to room availability after 10.00am).
Late Check Out is available for an additional AUD $35.00 (until 1 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.
Please note the covered parking has a height restriction of 1.8 metres.
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.
Air conditioning: set between 21 to 24 degrees
Please be aware our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30am to 10:00am (Monday – Sunday). We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yoghurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD $21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am daily).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
