Hotel Great Southern Hotel Sydney

717 George Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 5203 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
5,203 reviews

The location is brilliant, as the price was quite low but the room was much better than I thought. Most importantly, the staff was very helpful.

Thipphachanh Australia

Value and location. Public transport at the door almost

Ian Australia

This beautiful old hotel has been maintained in pristine condition. The architecture was beautiful to look at and the room was very well equipped, with towels and shower facilities. An iron and Ironing board was included. The lifts were very fast and the staff were always very helpful and smiled at us on each occasion. Thank you Great Southern for the well equipped rooms. We appreciated the high standards and the comforts provided.

Boustead Australia

Room space has everything needed for short stays, and nice furbished. Showers are a generous size and hot water is very good.

Daniel Australia

Was able to check in at 12pm, which was really handy after arriving by a long air trip. Had air con, fast lifts

Kevin New Zealand

Proximity to Central Station, cost effective, an adequate and friendly hotel.

Susie Australia

The. Hotel was clean and the staff where friendly. The hotel was central to transport.

Iain Australia

Great location, great value, clean and nicely renovated maintaining historical charm.

Rona Australia

Location, the buildings history and old photos. Staff were friendly. Able to dine and drink at the bar. Food at the pub was great, cocktails were good. Room was clean and tidy. Overall a fabulous place to stay, we ve been before and will definitely come back again!

Margieb Australia

A great example of the Art Deco style of building; beautifully restored and very well maintained. A most pleasing ambience. A good restaurant offering dinner and lunch but, sadly, not breakfast at this time. The associated pub has a good vibe and a well-stocked bar. My bedroom was spacious and comfortable and the splendid en-suite boasted a wonderful shower. Maybe all rooms are equally as good! Its proximity to Central Station, Darling Harbour, Chinatown and two light rail lines is a special bonus.

David Australia
8.2
Very Good
5,203 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location is brilliant, as the price was quite low but the room was much better than I thought. Most importantly, the staff was very helpful.”
    Thipphachanh Thipphachanh Australia Australia
  • “Value and location. Public transport at the door almost”
    Ian Ian Australia Australia
  • “This beautiful old hotel has been maintained in pristine condition. The architecture was beautiful to look at and the room was very well equipped, with towels and shower facilities.”
    Boustead Boustead Australia Australia
  • “Room space has everything needed for short stays, and nice furbished. Showers are a generous size and hot water is very good.”
    Daniel Daniel Australia Australia
  • “Was able to check in at 12pm, which was really handy after arriving by a long air trip. Had air con, fast lifts”
    Kevin Kevin New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Proximity to Central Station, cost effective, an adequate and friendly hotel.”
    Susie Susie Australia Australia
  • “The. Hotel was clean and the staff where friendly. The hotel was central to transport.”
    Iain Iain Australia Australia
  • “Great location, great value, clean and nicely renovated maintaining historical charm.”
    Rona Rona Australia Australia
  • “Location, the buildings history and old photos. Staff were friendly. Able to dine and drink at the bar. Food at the pub was great, cocktails were good. Room was clean and tidy.”
    Margieb Margieb Australia Australia
  • “A great example of the Art Deco style of building; beautifully restored and very well maintained. A most pleasing ambience.”
    David David Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.6

Stay in the heart of Sydney – Excellent location – show map

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 Theater, and 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbor 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.

A hot breakfast is available for an additional charge. The privately owned Great Southern Bar offers a range of traditional 'pub-style' dishes for lunch and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 27, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 5,203 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.7
    Convenient location, Value for money
    Extra charges
  • Location9.4
    Central location, Shopping area, Public transit
  • Free WiFi7.6

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  • Thipphachanh Australia

    “The location is brilliant, as the price was quite low but the room was much better than I thought. Most importantly, the staff was very helpful.”

  • Ian Australia

    “Value and location. Public transport at the door almost”

  • Boustead Australia

    “This beautiful old hotel has been maintained in pristine condition. The architecture was beautiful to look at and the room was very well equipped, with towels and shower facilities. An iron and Ironing board was included. The lifts were very fast and the staff were always very helpful and smiled at us on each occasion. Thank you Great Southern for the well equipped rooms. We appreciated the high standards and the comforts provided.”

  • Daniel Australia

    “Room space has everything needed for short stays, and nice furbished. Showers are a generous size and hot water is very good.”

  • Kevin New Zealand

    “Was able to check in at 12pm, which was really handy after arriving by a long air trip. Had air con, fast lifts”

  • Susie Australia

    “Proximity to Central Station, cost effective, an adequate and friendly hotel.”

  • Iain Australia

    “The. Hotel was clean and the staff where friendly. The hotel was central to transport.”

  • Rona Australia

    “Great location, great value, clean and nicely renovated maintaining historical charm.”

  • Margieb Australia

    “Location, the buildings history and old photos. Staff were friendly. Able to dine and drink at the bar. Food at the pub was great, cocktails were good. Room was clean and tidy. Overall a fabulous place to stay, we ve been before and will definitely come back again!”

  • David Australia

    “A great example of the Art Deco style of building; beautifully restored and very well maintained. A most pleasing ambience. A good restaurant offering dinner and lunch but, sadly, not breakfast at this time. The associated pub has a good vibe and a well-stocked bar. My bedroom was spacious and comfortable and the splendid en-suite boasted a wonderful shower. Maybe all rooms are equally as good! Its proximity to Central Station, Darling Harbour, Chinatown and two light rail lines is a special bonus.”

Property questions and answers
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  • What is the price for your shuttle to the airport and what time is the early time we can have breakfast
    Hi there, Thank you for choosing the Great Southern Hotel. Breakfast is open from 6:30 to 10:00am. The shuttle bus costs $18.00 per person. Payment is accepted in cash to the driver. Kind regards, Tiana.
    Answered on November 6, 2019
  • Do you have a lift? My husband is confined to mobility scooter, and will be using a fold up travel version. We will be getting off cruise ship at 8.30 to 9am, is there access to a room by 10am or so?
    The Great Southern Hotel has a guaranteed check in time of 2pm. Early check-ins are based on room availability. If the hotel has rooms available on your arrival, the Front Office staff will be happy to check you in straight away for an early check in fee of $20.00. Alternatively we can store your luggage for free until the room becomes available. All our rooms are accessible via lift.
    Answered on November 24, 2019
  • Hi we are booked in for 9 February check-out 10 of February do you have a shuttle bus to take you to cruise ships on the 10 .we live in the bush so do not know what is available to get us to the ship and cheapest so will appreciate you're input. cheers Christina
    Hotel does not have it's own shuttle service, but we can book taxi for you when you are ready to leave.
    Answered on December 15, 2019
  • Hi, Would we check in late? like around 11pm? Cheers
    Our front desk is open 24/7 so you can check in at any time. Doors might be locked at the time of your arrival, if it's the case then you just need to press the buzzer and someone will open the door for you
    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on December 16, 2019
  • Do you have room service for breakfast.
    Hello, Sorry for the delayed response. Unfortunately, we do not offer room service for breakfast.
    Answered on August 26, 2019

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Paddy's Markets
    0.1 miles
  • Market City
    0.1 miles
  • Capitol Theatre
    0.1 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 & cafes
  • Restaurant Great Southern Bar
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Australian National Maritime Museum
    0.9 miles
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    1.1 miles
  • Hyde Park Barracks Museum
    1.3 miles
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens
    1.4 miles
  • Circular Quay
    1.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House
    1.8 miles
  • Harbour Bridge
    2.1 miles
  • Strathfield Private Hospital
    6.2 miles
  • Bicentennial Park
    7.6 miles
  • Sydney Showground
    8.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Circular Quay
    1.5 miles
  • River Parramatta River
    10.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Lady Martins Beach
    3 miles
  • Athol Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Sirius Cove
    3.5 miles
  • Rose Bay Beach
    3.6 miles
  • Bronte Beach
    4 miles
Public transit
  • Train Sydney Central Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kingsford Smith Airport
    4.1 miles
  • Illawarra Regional Airport
    52.7 miles
How to get to Great Southern Hotel Sydney from Kingsford Smith Airport
    Taxi
    Public shuttle
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant 1903

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Amenities of Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 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
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Great Southern Hotel Sydney takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 70.28USD. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
AUD 40 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos JCB Diners Club American Express 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 authorization form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 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).

Late Check Out is available for an additional AUD $30.00 (until 1 pm).

Please note the covered parking has a height restriction of 5.9 feet.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 70.28USD. 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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Great Southern Hotel Sydney (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Great Southern Hotel Sydney by:

    • Train 15min
    • Taxi 45min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h

  • Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 0.8 miles from the center of Sydney.

  • Guests staying at Great Southern Hotel Sydney can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Great Southern Hotel Sydney has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant 1903

  • Check-in at Great Southern Hotel Sydney is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Great Southern Hotel Sydney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Great Southern Hotel Sydney include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single