Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Hotels
8.2 (15285 reviews)
717 George Street , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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Outdated room quality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Some rooms were described as small, outdated, and needing maintenance.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:

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 from the guest's name on arrival, an authorisation form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, JCB, American Express and Diners Club.

Please note that early check-in is available for an additional AUD 30 only prior to 10:00 (after 10:00 is subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional AUD 35 until 13:00 (day use rate applies after 13:00).

All requests for late check-out are subject to approval by the property and must be requested before 10:00.

On-site parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

The maximum vehicle height for parking at this property is 1,75 metres.

Please note that renovation work will be carried out from April 2023 to October 2026, and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Housekeeping services can be arranged for an additional charge of AUD 20.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge of AUD 20 per day.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 15285 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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Karen solo_traveller au
8
I had 3 single nights there in the last month. It is convenient and reasonably priced but could be b
Pros:

Location, rooms were nice. Food was good. Beautiful old building. Some staff were nice.

Cons:

Arrangement with the restaurant. They were busy but there has to be more assistance - working out if it was ok to sit, having to go to the bar to order and not given a menu. Once I worked it out, I told 3 couples what they had to do, they appreciated my guidance but it wasn’t my job. I am on a walking stick and it is a fair walk from the table that I was at to the bar, where one menu was with red wine spilled on it and it was grabbed out of my hands while I was trying to read it. I didn’t bother ordering a drink. The food was nice and fast, eventually but not without hurdles. I stay in the Melbourne one a lot and it is a lot better organised.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Phil couple au
10
Great value
Pros:

This Hotel is nothing flash but for the price it’s a bargain. We have stayed multiple times

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Les solo_traveller au
8
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Leanne couple au
10
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Brian couple au
7
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Ewart solo_traveller au
9
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Lisa couple au
8
Great accommodation for a short stay close to city and restaurants.
Pros:

Access to public transport and walking distance to city.

Cons:

Car park was small but we were warned about this prior to our stay.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple au
8
Convenient and comfortable.
Pros:

Location was excellent as it was so close to Central station and the light rail service. The price was very good.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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ren solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Great location very clean

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Philip couple au
8
Satisfying.
Pros:

Location, comfort, and staff. Beds were comfortable and clean. Bathrooms clean and shower nice and hot. I find the value very good, and location to public transport excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children au
9
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Julie couple au
9
Quick night sleep feed and on our way home short walk to station. I have stayed before and will again.
Pros:

The location 1 minute away from Central Station. Clean facilities beautiful old world decor. The great shower pressure and it was hot.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Leonard couple au
7
Pros:

It was central to everything you needed in the CBD, either by walking or using the tram. Staff were extremely helpful.

Cons:

There was no fresh air coming into the room so we ended with a lot of breathing congestion. We were also unable to lower the room temperature.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Trevor solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Great location

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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ELAINE solo_traveller au
8
Great place to stay
Pros:

Hotel excellent for a short stay in Sydney
Location to shops entertainment and transport options excellent.
Always stay here on trips to Sydney and surrounds.Resturant and bar facilities on site very good.

Cons:

All was good no complaints

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ronald Jr solo_traveller au
10
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Sue-ann couple au
8
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Katrina couple au
9
Pros:

Location, food and friendly staff

Cons:

The beds in room 710 were hard

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Grace couple au
8
Nice, clean hotel with good atmosphere. Very handy and close location to Capital Theatre.
Pros:

Clean hotel and very close to Capital Theatre.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Graham couple au
6
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