Rydges Sydney Central

Hotels
Rydges
8.2 (6592 reviews)
28 Albion Street, Surry Hills , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow lifts
Soft beds
Room service tray fee

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Some rooms reported cleanliness issues; staff responsive but persistent problems noted.
Service
8.9
Staff were friendly and helpful, with quick responses to requests.
Location
8.94
Location is fantastic, with many attractions within walking distance.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms are comfortable but some guests had issues with soft beds.
Amenities
8.22
Good amenities including a pool, but some upkeep needed.
Value for Money
7.88
Good value for the location; some issues reported with room service fees.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast options were noted to be excellent.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally good experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 16:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in deluxe beds and custom furnishings in all rooms and suites at Rydges Sydney Central. Enjoy modern amenities such as internet access and a large flat-screen TV for your comfort and convenience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Take a dip in the 15-metre indoor pool, rejuvenate in the spa, or break a sweat in the fitness centre. Unwind in the sauna after a day of exploring the vibrant Sydney city.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor specialty beers at the onsite Sydney Brewery Surry Hills bar and restaurant. Start your day with a full buffet breakfast at Albies Restaurant. With 24-hour room service, you can enjoy delicious meals at any time.

Experience the best of Sydney from the convenience of Rydges Sydney Central. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% 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.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 55 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 6592 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Kiara couple au
10
The best stay ever
Pros:

Evreything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Dean couple au
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Debra extended_group au
8
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Joeann solo_traveller ie
9
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ALG HK solo_traveller hk
10
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ELENA couple ru
9
Pros:

Удобное расположение. Вкусные завтраки. Хорошее обслуживание.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Maddison couple au
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Amber solo_traveller au
10
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Deanne solo_traveller au
9
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Nicola family_with_children gb
9
Happy with the stay - would consider returning
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Just being picky really but a chest of drawers & more coat hangers would have helped.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Kara family_with_children au
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple au
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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karen family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

Proximity to public transport and central city

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Jacquie couple au
7
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Convenient location to conference centre

Cons:

Nil

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Jurate Balciunaite solo_traveller no
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed, quiet, clean

Cons:

Old, tired hotel

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
couple gb
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Solly family_with_children au
1
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
extended_group au
3
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple nz
9
Great get away to sydney
Pros:

Great breakfast buffet

Cons:

Na

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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TSUN HO WILLIAM couple au
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee