Hotel Great Southern Hotel Sydney
717 George Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 5620 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location was close to my needs. ie: Train station and for the purpose of my travel/stay.
AustraliaLocation was really good, close toCentral Station.
AustraliaBest location. Comfy private rooms. You can hear folks chatting down the hall but that's fine with me.
Australialocation close to everything we needed, the bed was large and comfortable and the room was great
AustraliaThe hotel was in a very convenient location and suited my needs.
AustraliaCentral location. Close to the central railway station. Great facilities with bar and bistro.
AustraliaI was travelling with my elderly parents and they were very much looked after. The location made it very easy to get to where we had to travel, having the light rail just outside the front door was excellent.
AustraliaCentral location, although quiet. Room clean. Special counter teas/lunches on most days. Able to dine out the front and watch the passing parade
AustraliaStayed overnight in between catching trains so the location was perfect. Staff very friendly and hotel great - especially given the price. Would definitely use this hotel again if the need arises.
AustraliaGreat location close to shops and public transport. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet. Will definitely return!
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Stay in the heart of Sydney – Excellent location - show map
One of our top picks in Sydney. Great Southern Hotel is in a historic 19th-century building in the heart of Sydney ( ), just 5 minutes’ walk from . 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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM machine on site.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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James
Australia“The location was close to my needs. ie: Train station and for the purpose of my travel/stay.”
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Ann
Australia
“Location was really good, close toCentral Station.”
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Vivienne
Australia
“Best location. Comfy private rooms. You can hear folks chatting down the hall but that's fine with me.”
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Mary
Australia
“location close to everything we needed, the bed was large and comfortable and the room was great”
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Debbie
Australia
“The hotel was in a very convenient location and suited my needs.”
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Jenny
Australia
“Central location. Close to the central railway station. Great facilities with bar and bistro.”
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Sharon
Australia
“I was travelling with my elderly parents and they were very much looked after. The location made it very easy to get to where we had to travel, having the light rail just outside the front door was excellent.”
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Kevin
Australia
“Central location, although quiet. Room clean. Special counter teas/lunches on most days. Able to dine out the front and watch the passing parade”
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Heather
Australia
“Stayed overnight in between catching trains so the location was perfect. Staff very friendly and hotel great - especially given the price. Would definitely use this hotel again if the need arises.”
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Wass
Australia
“Great location close to shops and public transport. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet. Will definitely return!”
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About Great Southern Hotel Sydney
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Paddy's Markets0.1 miles
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Market City0.1 miles
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Capitol Theatre0.1 miles
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Belmore Park0.2 miles
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The Goods Line0.2 miles
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University of Technology Sydney (UTS)0.3 miles
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World Square Shopping Centre0.3 miles
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Central Park0.3 miles
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Powerhouse Museum0.3 miles
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Restaurant Great Southern Bar0 miles
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Australian National Maritime Museum0.9 miles
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Art Gallery of New South Wales1.1 miles
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Hyde Park Barracks Museum1.3 miles
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The Royal Botanic Gardens1.4 miles
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Circular Quay1.5 miles
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Sydney Opera House1.8 miles
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Harbour Bridge2.1 miles
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Strathfield Private Hospital6.2 miles
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Bicentennial Park7.6 miles
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Sydney Showground8.1 miles
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Sea/ocean Circular Quay1.5 miles
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River Parramatta River10.3 miles
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Train Central Station Sydney0.2 miles
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Kingsford Smith Airport4.1 miles
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Illawarra Regional Airport52.7 miles
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Why book with us
Prices you can't beat!
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One of our top picks in Sydney
Facilities of Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular facilities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secured parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day.
Reception services
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
Cancellation/
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 55.45GBP. 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.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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Cot upon request
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AUD 15 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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
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 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.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodation on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 55.45GBP. 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.
FAQs about Great Southern Hotel Sydney
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Great Southern Hotel Sydney by:
- Train 15min
- Taxi 45min
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h
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Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 0.8 miles from the centre of Sydney.
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The prices at Great Southern Hotel Sydney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Great Southern Hotel Sydney (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Great Southern Hotel Sydney include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
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Check-in at Great Southern Hotel Sydney is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
