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Rydges Sydney Central

28 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, 2010 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 2532 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very good
2,532 reviews

Very convenient for central station. Large comfortable room

Judy Australia

Reasonable location within a short walk to Central Station. Enjoyed the pool and spa to relax in the evening. Very close to some great restaurants.

Hayley Australia

The room was a great size and was clean. The staff were great and were very accommodating.

Leonard Australia

Location was central to our show at the Capitol Theatre and some great restaurants and cafes

Judith Australia

Was really impressed with every element of our stay. Big king sized bed was super comfy, staff were friendly and helpful, room temp perfect, good water pressure in the shower, the buffet breakfast was delicious and abundant with lots of choices, great location near public transport and restaurants, pool and spa was warm and a lovely way to end our days in Sydney.

Serena Australia

clean room, excellent staff, had pool open till 10pm

Sizar Australia

location, amazing staff on front desk, comfortable room

Andrew New Zealand

Everthing was perfect, Clean etc. We could even Check-in a few hours earlier

Daniel Croatia

Buffet was great, good selection and value for money Location excellent, good proximity 100% blockout blinds are great Had USB charger on the power points, don’t often get USB chargers

Snezana Australia

The pool and sauna was an amazing facility that we used both days. The rooms were also amazing, perfect for our party of 5. The location was just right to walk to some good restaurants as well as experience the nightlife.

A Australia
8.1
Very good
2,532 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very convenient for central station. Large comfortable room”
    Judy Judy Australia Australia
  • “Reasonable location within a short walk to Central Station. Enjoyed the pool and spa to relax in the evening. Very close to some great restaurants.”
    Hayley Hayley Australia Australia
  • “The room was a great size and was clean. The staff were great and were very accommodating.”
    Leonard Leonard Australia Australia
  • “Location was central to our show at the Capitol Theatre and some great restaurants and cafes”
    Judith Judith Australia Australia
  • “Was really impressed with every element of our stay. Big king sized bed was super comfy, staff were friendly and helpful, room temp perfect, good water pressure in the shower, the buffet breakfast was...”
    Serena Serena Australia Australia
  • “clean room, excellent staff, had pool open till 10pm”
    Sizar Sizar Australia Australia
  • “location, amazing staff on front desk, comfortable room”
    Andrew Andrew New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Everthing was perfect, Clean etc. We could even Check-in a few hours earlier”
    Daniel Daniel Croatia Croatia
  • “Buffet was great, good selection and value for money Location excellent, good proximity 100% blockout blinds are great Had USB charger on the power points, don’t often get USB chargers”
    Snezana Snezana Australia Australia
  • “The pool and sauna was an amazing facility that we used both days. The rooms were also amazing, perfect for our party of 5.”
    A A Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.5

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

Located on the edge of the Sydney Central Business District, Rydges Sydney Central features a 20 yards indoor pool, a spa, 1 bar and 2 restaurants

All rooms and suites at the Rydges Sydney Central come with deluxe beds and custom furnishings. Modern amenities include internet access and a large flat-screen TV.

Guests can work-out in the fitness centre and unwind in the sauna.

Sydney Brewery Surry Hills is a convenient onsite bar and restaurant features specialty beers on tap. Albies Restaurant offers a full buffet breakfast to start your day. 24-hour room service is available.

Rydges Sydney Central is just minutes from popular Sydney shopping and dining precincts including Oxford Street and Crown Street. It is 7 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre and 10 minutes' walk from Chinatown. ICC Sydney is 8 minutes' drive away.

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

Rydges Sydney Central has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 12 Aug 2009.
 Hotel chain/brand: Rydges

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
fabulous fitness centre
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

ATM and Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM machine and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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4 reasons to choose Rydges Sydney Central

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.1
Very good · 2,532 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Judy
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very convenient for central station. Large comfortable room”
  • Hayley
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Reasonable location within a short walk to Central Station. Enjoyed the pool and spa to relax in the evening. Very close to some great restaurants.”
  • Leonard
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The room was a great size and was clean. The staff were great and were very accommodating.”
  • Judith
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location was central to our show at the Capitol Theatre and some great restaurants and cafes”
  • Serena
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Was really impressed with every element of our stay. Big king sized bed was super comfy, staff were friendly and helpful, room temp perfect, good water pressure in the shower, the buffet breakfast was delicious and abundant with lots of choices,...”
  • Sizar
    AustraliaAustralia
    “clean room, excellent staff, had pool open till 10pm”
  • Andrew
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “location, amazing staff on front desk, comfortable room”
  • Daniel
    CroatiaCroatia
    “Everthing was perfect, Clean etc. We could even Check-in a few hours earlier”
  • Snezana
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Buffet was great, good selection and value for money Location excellent, good proximity 100% blockout blinds are great Had USB charger on the power points, don’t often get USB chargers”
  • A
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The pool and sauna was an amazing facility that we used both days. The rooms were also amazing, perfect for our party of 5. The location was just right to walk to some good restaurants as well as experience the nightlife.”
Property questions and answers
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  • what is the earliest time can you have breakfast
    Our RISE buffet breakfast starts from 06:00 am from Monday to Friday, and from 06:30 am on Saturday and Sunday.
    Answered on 8 November 2019
  • Is there bath tub
    There are limited number of rooms with bathtub. All requests for bathtub are subject to our availability.
    Answered on 19 September 2019
  • I would like a bath in my room
    There are limited number of rooms with bathtub. All requests for bathtub are subject to our availability. Please speak to our friendly Reception staff...
    Answered on 19 September 2019
  • Can I upgrade my room and add breakfast
    Upgrade is subject to our availability. Please speak to our friendly Reception staff upon arrival. Breakfast can be pre-purchased at $22 per adult an...
    Answered on 19 September 2019
  • What does ‘soundproofing’ mean ? How quiet is the room and is it on a high floor with a view?
    Soundproofing means that our windows are professionally glazed to minimise the noise impact on your stay. Our building has 10 floors in total. You are...
    Answered on 3 March 2020
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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
2 restaurants on site

    Albies Restaurant

    Cuisine: Australian, Local

    Open for: Breakfast

    Menu: Buffet

    Sydney Brewery Surry Hills

    Cuisine: International

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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Facilities of Rydges Sydney Central

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
fabulous fitness centre
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Casino
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 55 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Fence around pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Rydges Sydney Central takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Rydges Sydney Central accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a 1.08% charge when you pay with a credit card.

As per Government regulations, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to enter this hotel from October 11th 2021. Guests from lockdown areas are not permitted to enter and proof of address must be produced when requested.

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.

Please inform Rydges Sydney Central in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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.

FAQs about Rydges Sydney Central

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Rydges Sydney Central can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Rydges Sydney Central is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Rydges Sydney Central is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Rydges Sydney Central offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Casino
    • Evening entertainment
    • Fitness
    • Live music/performance
    • Swimming Pool
    • Happy hour

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rydges Sydney Central on this page.

  • Rydges Sydney Central has 2 restaurants:

    • Sydney Brewery Surry Hills
    • Albies Restaurant

  • The prices at Rydges Sydney Central may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Rydges Sydney Central by:

    • Taxi 17min

  • Room options at Rydges Sydney Central include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Rydges Sydney Central is 0.8 miles from the centre of Sydney.