Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Hotels
8.2 (13885 reviews)
717 George Street , Sydney , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues such as dirty carpets and mould.
Service
9.13
Many reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.17
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location, very close to transport options.
Room Quality
7.12
Some rooms were described as small, outdated, and needing maintenance.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities such as breakfast were mentioned but with mixed feedback.
Value for Money
8.61
Overall good value for the location and comfort noted.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Breakfast options were noted as limited and sometimes not served hot.
Overall Experience
8.13
Previous stays and overall convenience lead to a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:48

Property Description

Historic Building in Prime Location
Great Southern Hotel, housed in a charming 19th-century building at the heart of Sydney CBD, offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. Just a short stroll from Central Station, this hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions.

Convenient Amenities and Features
Adjacent to Chinatown, the hotel boasts a restaurant, bar, and smoke-free rooms equipped with essential amenities like air conditioning, refrigerator, and tea/coffee maker. The 24-hour reception, guest laundry, and tour desk ensure a seamless stay for every guest.

Explore Sydney with Ease
With key landmarks like the Capitol Theatre and Queen Victoria Building within walking distance, and Darling Harbour a short stroll away, Great Southern Hotel Sydney is the perfect base for your Sydney adventures.

Book your stay at Great Southern Hotel now for an unforgettable Sydney experience.

Important information:

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.

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 $30.00 (subject to room availability after 10.00am).

Late Check Out is available for an additional AUD $35.00 (until 1 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.

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

Please be aware our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30am to 10:00am (Monday – Sunday). We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yogurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD $21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am daily).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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 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.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 13885 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Christiana Maria • couple • cy
6
Amazing location, decent room
Pros:

Location is superb !!

Cons:

The beds have wheels and they moved all the time, it was very frustrating.

Our room was on the 2nd floor and our window was on the inside of the roof courtyard(?) area where people would go to smoke. It was soo loud whenever someone was out there, which was every night and sometimes in the middle of the night. Horrible room location.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • au
10
Best place to stay in Sydney
Pros:

The location was perfect, very close to everything. The breakfast was great too, nice selection of food.

Cons:

I have nothing bad to say I really enjoyed my stay.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • au
9
excellent
Pros:

So close to the city and easy access to public transport

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • solo_traveller • au
10
Great location and fantastic service.
Pros:

The location was amazing, breakfast and food was delicious and place was nice and clean.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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pauline • couple • au
5
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Yuki • couple • jp
8
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Anne • couple • au
9
A great stay as always...
Pros:

Fantastic location. Parking on site available.
Enjoyable continental breakfast. Rooms and hotel very clean and loved the heritage of the building.

Cons:

Bed was a bit firm for our liking.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • au
10
Good
Pros:

All good

Cons:

All good

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • au
10
A great place to stay in a great location.
Pros:

The location was perfect, the rooms were clean, modern and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • ca
9
Perfect pre cruise stay
Pros:

Great location, great staff. Good breakfast options. Good restaurants nearby. Very close to the train station. Nice quiet room

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Dallaire • couple • ca
7
Ok, mais sans plus.
Pros:

Localisation ok mais nous avions un VR, et Sydney n’est pas très accueillant avec les VR, car très peu d’espace de stationnement.

Cons:

Service de navette ou stationnement inclus

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • de
4
Für junge Leute auf der Durchreise geeignet, für längere Aufenthalte defiitv nicht empfehlenswert
Pros:

Die Lage mitten in "China Town" ist relativ zentral, direkt vor dem Hotel gibt es eine Straßenbahn-Haltestelle. Es gibt eine Reihe von kleinen Läden, Bars und Restaurants in fußläufiger Nähe. Zudem liegt der bekannte Hay Market dierkt neben dem (Hintereingang) des Hotels.

Das im Hotel befindliche Frühstücksrestaurant (ab Mittags eine "Restaurant", welches wie die ebenfalls im Gebäude befindliche Bar mit dem Hotel kooperieren) bietet ein gutes und sehr preiswertes Frühstück an.

Cons:

Das Hotel im gesamten, so auch die Zimmer und Flure sind sehr in die Jahre gekommen, was dem Grunde nach für 2 Nächte akzeptabel wäre, aber das Bett bzw. die Matratze waren definitiv inakzeptabel. Es handelte sich um eine komplett durchgelegene Federkernmatratze, durch die man nie richtig in den Schlaf kam und durch die man am nächsten Tag jeden "Knochen" spürte.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
9
Excellent location to access the city and airport
Pros:

Great value and quality breakfast

Cons:

No view

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • au
8
One night stay
Pros:

Location and ambience of the hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • au
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Francois • solo_traveller • fr
8
Super emplacement
Pros:

Emplacement ,

Cons:

Peut être un peu désuet….

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • au
10
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Mrs Brenda Vanderwey • solo_traveller • au
9
My Accommodation before and after a cruise
Pros:

Love this place, we make a point of heading to Grt Sthn Hotel every time we come to Sydney, great place for transpirt connections.

Cons:

Not having a view, but only in room for sleeping usually. Out and about most of the time.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Ochieng • solo_traveller • au
9
Value for my money.
Pros:

Central location near the train station and its accesibility. The staff were kind enough to call me to find out how far I was.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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MartineandMatt • couple • au
9
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