ibis Styles Sydney Central

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Mercure
7.6 (6320 reviews)
27-33 Wentworth Avenue , Sydney , AU
+61 2 7255 2100

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, central location (close to Museum/Central and airport train)
Good value for money / reasonable price
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean and quiet rooms for many guests
Comfortable beds and good storage
Convenient 11am check-out and useful pre-stay communication
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping and some cleanliness issues (bad smells, drain flies)
Parking unavailable nearby or expensive / confusing charges
Breakfast quality and organisation inconsistent
Some rooms feel dated or lack proper desks and lamps
Missing or poorly placed power points (e.g., no bedside sockets)
Occasional noise from nearby events

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: several guests described rooms as clean and quiet, but there are notable negative comments (no housekeeping for multi-day stay, reports of bad smells on arrival, and drain flies) indicating inconsistency.
Service
7.7
Generally positive frontline staff interactions and helpful pre-stay messages; however, issues with housekeeping availability, breakfast service/organisation and parking communication lowered the score.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised: excellent, central location close to Museum/Central and train links to the airport; many guests cited walking distance to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms often comfortable (good beds, storage, lighting) but some negatives: dated fittings, lack of desk/workspace, missing bedside power points, occasional odors and noise from nearby events.
Amenities
6.5
Mixed/limited: breakfast provision varies, coffee/tea quality and organisation criticized, parking problems/extra costs reported, and some rooms lacked conveniences (in-room coffee maker, bedside sockets, detergents).
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple guests explicitly noted good value given the prime location and reasonable price, making this a clear positive for many stays.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast experiences vary: some found the buffet good, others reported poor organisation, limited variety and low-quality tea/coffee—overall average performance.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall positive impressions driven by location, friendly staff and comfort, but offset by inconsistent cleanliness, amenity and breakfast issues for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

Property Description

Convenient Location in Surry Hills and Oxford Street
Located in the vibrant Surry Hills and Oxford Street, Ibis Styles Sydney Central offers spacious rooms with modern amenities, perfect for exploring the best of Sydney.

Newly Refurbished Rooms and Public Spaces
Experience our upgraded product with newly refurbished rooms and public spaces, ensuring a comfortable and stylish stay.

Prime Location for Sydney Exploration
Situated in the heart of Sydney's CBD, our hotel is within walking distance to Museum Train Station, Chinatown, and Darling Harbour, making it the ideal base for discovering all that Sydney has to offer.

Book now to enjoy a fantastic stay at Ibis Styles Sydney Central and immerse yourself in the vibrant city life of Sydney.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Please note that guests are required to present a valid photo ID upon check in.

Please note that offsite parking is available for a surcharge but is subject to availability.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

7.6
Based on 6320 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 7.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Johanna • extended_group • au
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Craig • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Paris • couple • au
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • au
8
Perfect location, very quiet, good value
Pros:

Very happy with my decision to spend a night at ibis Styles Sydney Central after visiting regional New South Wales and before catching a flight from Sydney airport the next day. The hotel is only a short walk from Museum train station with a direct train line to the airport. Perfect location! Check-out time is 11am – unlike hotels closer to the airport, where check-out time is 10am. This gave me plenty of time to have breakfast and get ready. The buffet breakfast was good but with less variety compared to other ibis hotels I have stayed at. My room was very quiet and the bed comfortable – great for a good night’s sleep. And there was good storage space, good lighting and sensibly placed power points. Shortly after my booking I received useful messages from the hotel, including very detailed information on how to get to the hotel.

Cons:

My room had a small round table and two low armchairs, which made it difficult to do computer work. I would have preferred a proper writing surface with a chair of matching height.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Hall • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Tri, • solo_traveller • vn
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • au
8
Worked for our needs, and had three beds close to Central.
Pros:

Good location to Central, rooms were exactly what was needed for our stay

Cons:

Our room had a really bad smell in it when we first arrived, it seemed a little better after the AC had been on for a while but not ideal.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
6
Great location for reasonable price
Pros:

Location and late check in

Cons:

no lamps in room, only wall lights which made it feel a bit cold. Room was a bit dated too

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • au
8
Good
Pros:

We did not have breaff

Cons:

, location was good.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyn • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

It was clean, quiet and the staff were friendly

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • ec
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • au
8
Great location and price. Staff very friendly.
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Lyndon • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • au
7
Pros:

Excellent location bed was good

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Shimon • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Hellen • couple • br
1
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Atendimento, estrutura

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

I like being able to order coffee at reception

Cons:

I wish the power points were beside the bed so I could plug my phone in.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • au
10
Definitely stay again
Pros:

Very convenient location, walking distance to most locations and train station

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
8
On our radar for future visits to Sydney
Pros:

Great value for money given location.

Cons:

Nothing to speak of.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Connie • extended_group • au
6
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee