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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco Sydney hotel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Interior entrance
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • University of Technology Sydney
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney places you in the centre of Sydney, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The buffet restaurant, 1903, is open for breakfast. Great Southern Bar is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Haymarket hotel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 11 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market City Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do Dee Paidang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Art Deco Sydney hotel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Great Southern Hotel Sydney also features express check-in, express check-out, and an ATM.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
For bookings of 14 nights or more, guests will be required to change rooms so that the property can carry out preventative cleaning and maintenance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 20 for adults and from AUD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$153.26, 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.

Is parking available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

The closest beach to Great Southern Hotel Sydney is Manly Beach (13 km).

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors speak well of the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 957 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 789 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GLENDA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay in comfortable accommodation & close to public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and was pleasantly surprised. Great location, room and bathroom was very clean and so close to everything ! My only gripe is there was no microwave in the room as I'd packed microwave popcorn for a snack but other than that a great venue. I've already got another 2 stays planned for this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely short stay facility close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable, clean and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location has a great bar and close to food and markets Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to everything I needed and comfortable. The only concern was the cleanliness of the bathroom which was raised with reception on arrival and corrected the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Plenty of dining options. Close to public transport and an easy walk to Darling Harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kath

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom as not clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to trandport and a great location to walk to restaurants and cultural activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Amazing! Apart from the Shower Pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, close to everything. Staff were amazing. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth Eric

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located and food options are great. Easy walking distance from train station. Transport within short distance of hotel. Bar and food at hotel excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

colleen

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for those that want a clean, comfortable stay at a good price. Would recommend and definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We choose this accommodation because of it's location and reasonable price - especially for Sydney. It is an easy 2 min walk (with suitcases in hand) to Central Railway Station. The staff happily allowed us into our room on arrival before lunch. The bed was very comfortable and clean (crispy sheets). I would recommend a stay here if you did not want all the bells and whistles, but did want value for money and cleanliness. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old school but had everything we needed and was close to the city sights and transport tho the airport. Breakfast was great value and the staff very efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was great Reception was very sour Parking availability was not clear on website
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Great Southern is a grand old lady of buildings. So much old world charm! Been staying for years until they decided to get rid of the family rooms. While the room was clean, great shower, easily accessible from central train station, the bed was terrible! Its the most important thing for me. Way past its use by date, could feel the springs, indents where bodies have lain, overall just very uncomfortable. Told the guy as i checked out, did not seem to care.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was central to everything. Clean and had nice meals in the bistro.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great handy spot close to Central train station and Coach hub for Murray’s and Grey Hound. Good pricing for ensuite room. Breakfast was $17 which was good value. Handy to Paddys markets and Curcular Quay is a short light rail ride or you could even walk. Close to China Town and Darling Harbour. All good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025