Rydges Sydney Central

Hotels
Rydges
8.2 (7001 reviews)
28 Albion Street, Surry Hills , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 7001 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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Nicole couple au
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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marina solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Convenient, clean

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Cathy couple au
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Phil family_with_children au
10
Always a great spot
Pros:

Location, quality, cleanliness

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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David couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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AB solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at this hotel from the moment we walked in. We were greeted by wonderful staff (especially the kind hearted Nepalese male receptionist/manager who loves dogs!). Can not thank him enough for the kindness he showed us.
Room was clean and big, with a bath tub; buffet breakfast was great; everything was close by within walking distance.
Every staff member we came accross, was polite and helpful.
We will definitely go back soon.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Karmen solo_traveller au
10
Great convenient location
Pros:

Such a convenient well placed accommodation for our needs. Walking distance to Paddy's Markets, China Town, with train and light rail to go to other sights like fish market.

Cons:

Bathroom layout was poor, no useable space for toiletries.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Bridgette couple au
8
Pros:

Location, Location, Location.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Watts couple au
10
Pros:

comfort and helpfull

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller au
1
Dreadful - maintence and overnight staff both lacking for above average $cost of room
Pros:

Location, easy 5min to Central Station and walk into town

Cons:

- 0300-ish woke to the sound of rain pouring down the inside of the window.
- Staff reaction and proposed solutions.
- Staff reaction when checking out - knew which room I was talking about, has previously heard about it happening

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Virginia extended_group au
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller au
10
Best hotel in Sydney
Pros:

I have stayed here many times and I always love this hotel. Breakfast 🥞 is so good and I got a city view room this time which I loved. I also landed in Sydney when Vivid was on so got to see Vivid which was so beautiful ❤️

Cons:

Nothing it's a great hotel

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Luggage storage available. Convenient location

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Qianwen couple au
8
Pros:

Convenient location
Spacious

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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gabriela Noemi couple ar
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller nz
6
Good location and comfortable stay
Cons:

The check in staff let it down. Everyone in our group had an issue with the staff finding our bookings. Was a half an hour process each time.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Joe solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Short distance to train station.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Gabrielle solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Mylene family_with_children au
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee