Rydges Sydney Central

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Rydges
8.2 (7308 reviews)
28 Albion Street, Surry Hills , Sydney , AU

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 7308 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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Jason • couple • au
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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MaxineM • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • au
10
Loved it. I will be back
Pros:

Great location and very comfortable facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Deb • solo_traveller • au
10
Great.
Pros:

Cleanliness, staff helpfulness, being upgraded.

Cons:

I wish I had been told about booking for breakfast the night before , as I didn't do this and it cost more.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • nz
5
Okay
Pros:

The location to the station was very handy. The shower was great pressure.

Cons:

The room itself is very dated, and cheaply renovated.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Liane • solo_traveller • de
8
Hat gepasst
Pros:

Grosses Zimmer, Lage ganz gut, man kann viel zu Fuß machen

Cons:

Nachts etwas laut vom Verkehr, die Fenster sind nicht/ wenig schallisoliert. Die Betten/ Matratzen waren uns zu weich. Zahlt man vor Ort mit Kreditkarte, wird eine Gebühr seitens Hotel aufgeschlagen. Das passiert ohne vorherige Ankündigung. Also am besten gleich beim Buchungsportal die Zahlung veranlassen, da spart man Geld.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • nz
7
Great location, friendly staff
Pros:

Nice breakfast though coffee machine was splashing everyone, friendly staff, good facilities, welcome drink was a nice touch.

Cons:

Bed was very soft and gave me and my husband sore backs (Rm 222), and pillows were too thick for side/front sleepers, also fridge was quite warm

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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maree • extended_group • nz
7
Enjoyed our visit to Sydney and Rydges was a good base to get about from- always stay in Surry Hills
Pros:

Loved the location. Staff were helpful with enquiries about local businesses and such.

Cons:

There were 2 cups,2 glasses(+ 2 wine) and 2 teaspoons in the room.We didnt want to dine at your restaurant and would have appreciated a couple of cereal bowls, small plates and cutlery.The bathroom basin had multiple cracks.The toilet paper was not replenished daily.There was no regular tea.We purchased our own.Not everyone has a device that casts to a TV.I could not find our tv's ID from the multiple choices.Very limited viewing options as a result.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • au
5
Very noisy all night and the shower was terrible
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • solo_traveller • au
5
nice rooms and facilities
Pros:

breakfast was ok and the room was ok

Cons:

couldn't get room service for dinner, was calling for 20 mins, called reception to explain i couldn't get through and they just said i would have to just keep trying, the app wasn't working. also no towels in the pool, have to go down to reception to get a pool towel? i think it was most disapointing because i compared it to rydges hunter valley which is amazing. excellent staff, breakfast + services, feels 5 star. this rydges felt like a completely different chain.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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YaoGuangHua • couple • cn
8
not bad
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The soundproofing isn't very good

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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christiane • couple • fr
10
Très agréable et bien situé personnel très accueillant
Pros:

Parfait

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jacqui • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • au
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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jose carlos • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jean Corbi • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Good stay

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
10
Room ready on time to check in . Staff friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Clean , close to CBD

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee