Hotel Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney)
55 George Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 2306 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*9.1* Circular Quay: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)
Circular Quay Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)
Overseas Passenger Terminal: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)
*8.7* Sydney Observatory: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
*9.2* Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)
*8.2* Cadmans Cottage: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)
Everything my son and I were that impressed we decided to stay an extra night. Loved the room with harbour view the staff were polite and friendly clean and tidy great location
AustraliaThe view was amazing 😍 Rooms were comfortable and clean will definitely be back
AustraliaGreat location, great views, clean and tidy, friendly staff. Value for money.. Definitely recommend this accommodation.
AustraliaBrilliant location and the room was a good size and the bed was big and comfortable
AustraliaVery quiet, quick check in, great facilities and location
AustraliaThe staff were exeptional! Ofc they now have more flexibility to service customer as due to covid they did not have many guests unfortunately. But they made sure our stay was as good and comfortable as possible! The hotel was clean and everything works and the location is superb.
AustraliaThe View from our room are outstanding location Helpful staff during pandemic Stayed 4 nights while waiting for flight back to USA 🇺🇸
United States of AmericaThe staff here were fabulous!!! Our room had a great view of the harbor and The Rocks. Nice pool area on the roof. Perfect location for cruisers! We will go back!
United States of AmericaLocation in The Rocks was outstanding. Walking distance to train, boats in Sydney Harbor and the Harbor Bridge. Comfortable bed and pillows.
United States of AmericaExactly where I’ll stay next time. Perfect location and wonderfully nice helpful staff. Couldn’t have picked a better place in the beautiful city.
United States of America
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
- What guests loved the most:
-
Fiona
Australia
-
Taryn
Australia
-
Fiona
Australia
-
Eric
Australia
-
Benedict
Australia
-
Jyrki
Australia
-
Lindsey
United States of America
-
Laurie
United States of America
-
Chris
United States of America
-
Samantha
United States of America
Stay in the heart of Sydney – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Sydney.Located in the historic Rocks district, Rydges Sydney Harbor (formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) features a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an private bathroom.
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a work desk. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and your choice of soft or firm pillows.
Rydges Sydney Harbor is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House are 15 minutes' walk away.
Guests can relax in the spa pool, or enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace. The 24-hour reception is located in a magnificent 8-story atrium with a glass ceiling.
The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers café-style meals and an extensive range of Australian beers and wines. An a la carte breakfast is served daily in Playfair Terrace Restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
We speak your language!
What would you like to know?
No thanksThank you for your time
Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers
CloseWe're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again.
RetryMost popular amenities
Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Bookers love...
“perfect location”
199 related reviews
“friendly staff”
172 related reviews
“great view”
107 related reviews
“boutique style”
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking at the hotel
| Sleeps | Room Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max adults: 2 |
Superior Double Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 2 |
Executive Double Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2 |
Standard Double Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 2 |
Standard Twin Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 2 |
Deluxe King Room with Harbor View
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2 | ||||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 2 | ||||
|
|
||||
What's nearby *
-
The Rocks Markets0 miles
-
Sydney Visitor Centre0.1 miles
-
Cadmans Cottage0.1 miles
-
Overseas Passenger Terminal0.1 miles
-
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb0.1 miles
-
Museum of Contemporary Art0.1 miles
-
Circular Quay0.2 miles
-
Roslyn Packer Theatre0.2 miles
-
Circular Quay Station0.2 miles
-
Pylon Lookout0.2 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
-
The Rocks Market Market0 miles
-
Pancakes on the Rocks Restaurant0.1 miles
-
Woolworths Supermarket0.6 miles
Closest Airports *
-
Kingsford Smith Airport5.7 miles
-
Illawarra Regional Airport54.2 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
-
Sydney Opera House0.4 miles
-
Hyde Park Barracks Museum0.5 miles
-
Harbour Bridge0.5 miles
-
The Royal Botanic Gardens0.6 miles
-
Art Gallery of New South Wales0.9 miles
-
Australian National Maritime Museum1 miles
-
Strathfield Private Hospital6.5 miles
-
Bicentennial Park7.5 miles
-
Sydney Showground8.1 miles
-
ANZ Stadium8.4 miles
What would you like to know?
No thanksThank you for your time
Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers
CloseWe're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again.
RetryPlayfair Terrace Restaurant
Food: Australian
Amenities of Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
-
Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
-
Free! 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 50 per day.
- Secure parking
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Indoor play area
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Convenience store (on site)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool
- Fenced pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool with view
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Chinese
Thanks for your help!
Your opinion helps us figure out what kinds of info we should ask properties for.
Back to propertyWhoops! It looks like something went wrong submitting this. Try again?
RetryHouse rules Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
FAQs about Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney)
-
The prices at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
-
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
-
Guests staying at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
-
From the nearest airport, you can get to Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) by:
- Train 20min
- Taxi 35min
-
Check-in at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
-
Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) has 1 restaurant:
- Playfair Terrace Restaurant
-
Room options at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
-
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
-
Rydges Sydney Harbour (Formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Happy hour
