Vulcan Hotel Sydney

Hotels
8.2 (1680 reviews)
500 Wattle Street, Ultimo , Sydney , au

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Clean rooms
Good value for money
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues noted in some areas
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, like overlooked areas.
Service
8.98
The staff is consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.52
Conveniently located with access to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
7.97
Rooms are generally clean and quiet, though some are small.
Amenities
8
Standard amenities provided, satisfying for most guests.
Value for Money
8.46
Most reviews indicate good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast positively noted but could have more options.
Overall Experience
8.18
Generally positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:02

Property Description

Historic Architecture with Modern Interiors
Vulcan Hotel, located just a 5-minute walk from the University of Technology (UTS), offers a unique blend of historic architecture and modern interiors. The boutique hotel's design is a harmonious fusion of the past and the present, creating a charming and inviting atmosphere for guests.

Convenient Location
Situated in Ultimo, the hotel is within walking distance of TAFE Ultimo, The Powerhouse Museum, Darling Harbour, and Sydney Central Station. This prime location allows guests to easily explore and experience the vibrant city of Sydney without having to travel far.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at Vulcan Hotel are thoughtfully designed to provide guests with a comfortable stay. Each room features amenities such as high-speed WiFi, a smart TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Additionally, guests can enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, iron, and board.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and modernity at Vulcan Hotel? Book your stay now and enjoy a memorable visit to Sydney.

Important information:

Please note that the property requires an AUD 50 credit card pre-authorization upon arrival, to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.

Guests are required to show government-issued photo identification (passport or driver's license) upon check-in.

The minimum age to check-in is 18.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa and Mastercard , 2% for American Express and Union Pay and 3% for JCB

Please note that the reception desk is staffed from 07:00 to 22:00, however 24-hour check-in is available.

Please reach out to the hotel for arrangements for late check-ins.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1680 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Tuominen solo_traveller fi
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Vladyslav solo_traveller au
3
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Randolf solo_traveller de
7
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Handy location close to where I needed to work. Staff were very kind and helpful.

Cons:

My room was a single bed room so cant really complaint, but the whole room was small. Almost bumped my head to TV a few times, and I am only 170cm tall.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Michael couple se
3
Pros:

Inget

Cons:

Frukosten var under all kritik, det var en kall frukost, vilket är OK, men det fanns inga ägg eller grönsaker, "juicen" var en saft.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Gianluca couple it
8
Struttura accogliente, staff ottimo, colazione ottima, anche se un po’ risicata nelle scelte.
Pros:

La gentilezza dello staff, molto sorridenti e pronti ad aiutarti alla minima domanda da parte nostra.

Cons:

Magari, rivedrei la grandezza dei bagni…

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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jha solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Worth of money

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Dana family_with_children de
7
Niedliches Boutique Hotel in sehr guter Lage
Pros:

Die Lage der Unterkunft war super. Man ist schnell mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln unterwegs und wohnt nicht ganz so im Trubel. Die Frühstücksauswahl ist in Ordnung und das Personal sehr freundlich! Unser Zimmer mit 4 Personen als Familie war ausreichend.

Cons:

Es könnte etwas mehr auf Reinlichkeit geachtet werden. Im Badezimmer waren zum Beispiel noch einige Haare von vorherigen Gästen. :-/

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Wilson family_with_children au
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Nice and clean

Cons:

None

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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jennyhR3898VL Couples Melbourne, Victoria
10
Lovely budget friendly place to stay in Sydney.
Pros:

Staff are wonderful, extremely friendly and helpful with whatever we needed. Room is comfortable. Continental breakfast has cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt and sweet cakes. You can order a coffee and have it charged to your room. Happy hour is 5pm to 7pm. Easy walk to The Glebe for a great meal. Note that parking isn’t onsite but only a few minutes walk. We dropped our luggage off and then went to the carpark. We didn’t use our car for 2 days as it was easy to walk and get the light rail into Circular Quay. Wattle St is v busy but you can’t hear any traffic in your room. We really enjoyed our stay at the Vulcan.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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MICHIO solo_traveller jp
8
オーストラリアというよりヨーロッパの田舎に来たような良い雰囲気のホテルでした
Pros:

小さいホテルでしたが、スタッフの応対は最高でした。

Cons:

仕方ありませんが、部屋が狭かった

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sally family_with_children au
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Coralia family_with_children au
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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kerry family_with_children au
8
Cons:

Breakfast certainly let the place down

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Mavis extended_group au
8
It’s good to stay here,location is good,staffs are wonderful.
Pros:

Comfy and the location is good.Staffs are nice and helpful.

Cons:

Building a bit old,but all good.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Madeleine solo_traveller au
7
Excellent location but quite cramped
Pros:

The location was awesome (just a short walk around the corner from UTS), the café and general décor were stylish, and the staff were very friendly and lovely.

Cons:

Although it’s in a great location, the building itself is quite old and pokey, and wear and tear is evident. The room and ensuite were a lot smaller than expected, with barely enough floor space to open up my suitcase comfortably (I had to shuffle some furniture around to do so). The ensuite was similarly quite cramped with no shelf or counter at the basin to put your products. The shower had some design fails in the floor and door which made the water leak out everywhere onto the main bathroom floor when you took a shower, and you couldn’t lay out the shower mat beforehand because the shower door opens only outwards for some reason and just pushes it away.
The included continental breakfast was just ok and a little disappointing in how small the spread was. I’ll describe each part offered:
Fruit: melted-from-frozen mixed berries, some whole apples, whole and cut oranges, canned peaches, canned diced pears & peaches, sliced watermelon, & cubed rockmelon.

Cereal: toasted muesli (has honey in it), cornflakes, Coco Puffs, Weetbix, overnight oats in dairy milk (can be requested the night before to be made with water).

Baked goods: pre-sliced white sourdough, brown, white, and fruit bread, non-vegan croissants, pain au chocolat, banana bread, and muffins.

Sliced processed meats, cheese, and dairy yoghurt present among everything, not in a separate section. Spreads include marmalade, berry jam, Nutella, non-natural peanut butter, plastic packs of Lurpak butter (no plant margarine present), plastic packs of Vegemite, and honey.

Various tea bags available but the coffee is the awful Nestle instant stick stuff. There’s no brewed coffee to just pour. If you want a decent coffee you’ll have to pay extra for the barista to make you one 😑
Soy, oat, and almond milk are available but you have to bother the barista to get you some for cereal and drinks.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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magabin08 Solo travel Marikina, Metro Manila, Luzon
10
Excellent Stay in Sydney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay at Vulcan Hotel. The room was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The location was also convenient for getting around Sydney. Overall, a great experience, and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended!

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Ross couple ie
10
Extremely polite staff & good value for money
Pros:

Staff were lovely

Cons:

The breakfast was a bit stingy

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple au
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee