Name: Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Address: 717 George Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia, 717 George Street, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £57 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location 717 George Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location

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University of Technology Sydney (UTS): only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.3* Market City: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

Central Station Sydney: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

*8.6* Capitol Theatre: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

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The staff were friendly and organised which was appreciated after many hours travelling. We had been upgraded without us requesting which was a pleasant surprise. The room was comfortable and perfect for a good night's sleep! The breakfast buffet was fabulous!

Cheryl

Australia

Close to everything good meals and nice quiet clean room

Denise

Australia

Close to transport, restaurants and sights. Very comfy and sparkling clean.

Linda

Australia

The room and location was really good for the price

Ian

Australia

Great location. Welcoming staff. The fact that I couldn’t leave the curtains open for daylight, one - way see through blinds would be a great improvement . Previous room I had did have a street view. Cleanliness was good but tea supply minimal snd no biscuits.

Joy

Australia

Excellent simple stay and location, well priced for clean and tidy hotel. Easy check in and out. Close to public transport, dining and shopping options.

Thomas

Sri Lanka

Pleasantly surprised with the hotel. Bathroom was basic but delightful. Great pub food.

Dianne

Australia

The hotel accommodated my request for a thin pillow, which was great

Judith

Australia

A wonderful central hotel. Loads of character great value

Susan

Australia

Stay often. Excellent accommodation central position fab food. All amazing especially when rates are low.

Carol

Australia

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9.0

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“The staff were friendly and organised which was appreciated after many hours travelling. We had been upgraded without us requesting which was a pleasant surprise.”

Cheryl Australia
“Close to everything good meals and nice quiet clean room”

Denise Australia
“Close to transport, restaurants and sights. Very comfy and sparkling clean.”

Linda Australia
“The room and location was really good for the price”

Ian Australia
“Great location. Welcoming staff. The fact that I couldn’t leave the curtains open for daylight, one - way see through blinds would be a great improvement . Previous room I had did have a street view....”

Joy Australia
“Excellent simple stay and location, well priced for clean and tidy hotel. Easy check in and out. Close to public transport, dining and shopping options.”

Thomas Sri Lanka
“Pleasantly surprised with the hotel. Bathroom was basic but delightful. Great pub food.”

Dianne Australia
“The hotel accommodated my request for a thin pillow, which was great”

Judith Australia
“A wonderful central hotel. Loads of character great value”

Susan Australia
“Stay often. Excellent accommodation central position fab food. All amazing especially when rates are low.”

Carol Australia

Stay in the heart of Sydney – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location

One of our top picks in Sydney.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 and cable TV are 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.

Restaurant 1903 serves a varied breakfast buffet every morning. The privately owned Great Southern Bar offers a range of traditional 'pub-style' dishes for lunch and dinner.

Sydney CBD is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and city walks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Full English/Irish, Asian, Buffet

Free WiFi

Private parking at the hotel

Great area for shopping!

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings

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Closest landmarks *

Paddy's Markets
0.1 miles
Market City
0.1 miles
Capitol Theatre
0.1 miles
Central Station Sydney
0.2 miles
Belmore Park
0.2 miles
The Goods Line
0.2 miles
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
0.3 miles
World Square Shopping Centre
0.3 miles
Central Park
0.3 miles
Powerhouse Museum
0.3 miles

Restaurants and markets *

Great Southern Bar Restaurant
0 miles
IGA Haymarket Supermarket
0.2 miles
Paddy's Market Market
0.2 miles
Woolworths Supermarket
0.2 miles
Coles World Square Supermarket
0.3 miles

Natural beauty *

Circular Quay Sea/ocean
1.5 miles
Parramatta River River
10.3 miles

Closest airports *

Kingsford Smith Airport
4.1 miles
Illawarra Regional Airport
52.7 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m! *

Sydneys Paddys Markets Market
World Square Shopping centre

What travellers love about this location

“Close to transport, restaurants and sights. Very comfy and sparkling clean. ”

Linda

Australia

“The central location and quiet area make this a great choice, especially for those of us who enter the city by train”

Shauna

Australia

9.1

“Convenient location. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Close to public transport.”

Rustyblue

Australia

7.9

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1 restaurant on site

Restaurant

Cuisine: Australian

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

14:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

00:00 - 10:00

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Children of any age are welcome.

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0 - 2 years

Can use a cot

AUD 15 per child, per night

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

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 available for an additional AUD 20 (subject to room availability after 09:00).

Please note the covered parking has a height restriction of 2 yards.

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.

Please note that there will be construction work until 2020, directly across the road from the hotel. Varied noise levels will take place. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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.

“The staff were friendly and organised which was appreciated after many hours travelling. We had been upgraded without us requesting which was a pleasant surprise. The room was comfortable and perfect for a good night's sleep! The breakfast buffet was fabulous!”

“Great location. Welcoming staff. The fact that I couldn’t leave the curtains open for daylight, one - way see through blinds would be a great improvement . Previous room I had did have a street view. Cleanliness was good but tea supply minimal snd no biscuits.”

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Reviewed: 15 September 2019

Anonymous
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
location, room

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 15 September 2019

Anonymous
Indonesia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s cleanliness & superb location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 15 September 2019

Cheryl
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were friendly and organised which was appreciated after many hours travelling. We had been upgraded without us requesting which was a pleasant surprise. The room was comfortable and perfect for a good night's sleep! The breakfast buffet was fabulous!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 14 September 2019

Denise
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing all excellent
Close to everything good meals and nice quiet clean room

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 14 September 2019

Linda
Australia

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to transport, restaurants and sights. Very comfy and sparkling clean.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 14 September 2019

John
New Zealand
10

“Friendly staff .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff on check in and check out.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 14 September 2019

Robert
Australia
8.3

“Convenient and affordable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillows

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Kelly
Australia
8.3

“Very good would come back because staff was friendly and helpful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
You could hear the people in the room next to us because of the joining door
The location and staff was best room was good

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Yongming
China
7.1

“Overall it's a pleasant stay, especially the location, the breakfast as well as the smell of history”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room cleaning could do a better job.
Overall, it's a real classic one with history, should you appreciate the historical buildings and willing to deal with those outdated facilities, then this is the one you shall choose, nothing to complain unless you're looking for something modern comfy.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Ian
Australia
8.8

“Amazing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Forgot a shirt and it was not found
The room and location was really good for the price

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

David
Australia
8.3

“Would stay there again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing for the price.
Superb location and access to all transport systems. Friendly reception and good left luggage service. Very quiet room given it overlooked George St.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Peter
Australia
8.3

“Very convenient and close to train.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Very good value.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Joy
Australia
8.0

“Very satisfactory.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No privacy in room and tea bags minimsl supply and no biscuits.
Great location. Welcoming staff. The fact that I couldn’t leave the curtains open for daylight, one - way see through blinds would be a great improvement . Previous room I had did have a street view. Cleanliness was good but tea supply minimal snd no biscuits.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Robert
Australia
8.0

“Great place to stay,and cost was great, would recommend for others to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Being put in a disable room after staying in an up grade to a suite the previous week,we booked the 2 rooms together.The disable room if required should go to them.not us.aThat the only complaint even saying the room was ok.
The great location to central

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Donna
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were great. Bed was very comfortable

Stayed in September 2019

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	Standard Queen Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This air-conditioned room features cable TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Please note when booking the Standard Queen Room, the room will have either a queen-size bed or 2 single beds pushed together. The hotel will allocate bedding configuration based on what is available on the day of arrival. If you require a queen-size bed, please inform the hotel's reception and they will try to move you to another room the following day if there is a queen-size bed available, however this cannot be guaranteed. Please note that no refunds or any compensation will be given if guests are not happy with 2 single beds pushed together. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This air-conditioned room features cable TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Queen Room (Unserviced) 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This air-conditioned room features cable TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay in this room. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception. Used towels, crockery and debris bags can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00. There is an additional charge of AUD $20 per day for room cleaning. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin Room (Unserviced) 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This air-conditioned room features cable TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay in this room. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception. Used towels, crockery and debris bags can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00. There is an additional charge of AUD $20 per day for room cleaning. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Queen Room (1 Person) 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Standard non-smoking room with private bathroom. This air-conditioned room features cable TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Includes hot buffet breakfast for 1 person (06:30 to 10:00). Please note this room has no scenic views. Please note when booking the Standard Queen Room, the room will have either a queen-size bed or 2 single beds pushed together. The hotel will allocate bedding configuration based on what is available on the day of arrival. If you require a queen-size bed, please inform the hotel's reception and they will try to move you to another room the following day if there is a queen-size bed available, however this cannot be guaranteed. Please note that no refunds or any compensation will be given if guests are not happy with 2 single beds pushed together. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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