Vulcan Hotel Sydney

Hotels
8.2 (1641 reviews)
500 Wattle Street, Ultimo , Sydney , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Clean rooms
Good value for money
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues noted in some areas
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, like overlooked areas.
Service
8.98
The staff is consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.52
Conveniently located with access to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
7.97
Rooms are generally clean and quiet, though some are small.
Amenities
8
Standard amenities provided, satisfying for most guests.
Value for Money
8.46
Most reviews indicate good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast positively noted but could have more options.
Overall Experience
8.18
Generally positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:02

Property Description

Historic Architecture with Modern Interiors
Vulcan Hotel, located just a 5-minute walk from the University of Technology (UTS), offers a unique blend of historic architecture and modern interiors. The boutique hotel's design is a harmonious fusion of the past and the present, creating a charming and inviting atmosphere for guests.

Convenient Location
Situated in Ultimo, the hotel is within walking distance of TAFE Ultimo, The Powerhouse Museum, Darling Harbour, and Sydney Central Station. This prime location allows guests to easily explore and experience the vibrant city of Sydney without having to travel far.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at Vulcan Hotel are thoughtfully designed to provide guests with a comfortable stay. Each room features amenities such as high-speed WiFi, a smart TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Additionally, guests can enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, iron, and board.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and modernity at Vulcan Hotel? Book your stay now and enjoy a memorable visit to Sydney.

Important information:

Please note that the property requires an AUD 50 credit card pre-authorization upon arrival, to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.

Guests are required to show government-issued photo identification (passport or driver's license) upon check-in.

The minimum age to check-in is 18.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa and Mastercard , 2% for American Express and Union Pay and 3% for JCB

Please note that the reception desk is staffed from 07:00 to 22:00, however 24-hour check-in is available.

Please reach out to the hotel for arrangements for late check-ins.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.
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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 28 per day.

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 30 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1641 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Lucie • solo_traveller • au
10
Outstanding service and great location!
Pros:

I had a room with a single bed which was comfy and had everything I needed. I can never be bothered to write reviews but had to jump on yo say the service was exceptional and everything was so easy. The light breakfast was great. Super quiet and cute in my single bed room. Highly recommend!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean,quiet,comfortable

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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SHIBATA • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kai • couple • jp
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Grace • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Breakfast was good, great variety and staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Zac • extended_group • au
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • ca
10
Nice to have a clean and less costly place to stay in Sydney.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful with ideas for an outing and how, where and when to catch transportation. It was ideal for walking to central rail or bus stations ie to go to the airport. Nice to have the continental breakfast to start our day. It was also nice to be able to get our laundry done although for an extra cost.

Cons:

Our room was a bit tight for space but it is a heritage style hotel and worked for us as we were out most of the day anyway.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • couple • us
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Mariusz • extended_group • pl
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Volker • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Sehr nette und hilfreiche Betreuung durch Eric und seine Kollegin an der Reception! Frühstück klein aber fein.

Cons:

Durch die Lage an einer verkehrsreichen Straße nicht gerade leise. Ging aber noch...

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Anika • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De gastvrijheid

Cons:

Toch wat klein

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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TAKAO • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Qiu • solo_traveller • au
5
一般
Pros:

出差地理位置我对来讲是比较优越的，在我公司附近。

Cons:

房间总有一股味道，不是很舒服。WIFI我一直连不上就用自己5G了。尤其洗手间的洗漱台真的很小，每次洗漱到处都是水。

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Dietmar • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Gute Lage nahe am Zentrum, idealer Ausgangspunkt für Stadttourismus (Naja, bischen laufen muss man schon!) Das Hotel ist sehr gepflegt. Das Personal war immer hilfsbereit und hatte gute Tipps zur Tagesgestaltung. Besonderer Dank an Eric!

Cons:

Frühstück war OK, hätte aber etwas umfangreicher sein können.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

Lokalita je výborná, v klidné ulici, jen 3 zastávky autobusem od vlakové stanice, ze které jedou vlaky na letiště. Zároveň je hotel také zhruba 25 minut pěšky od přístavu. Obsluha hotelu v recepci byla velmi ochotná a pomohla mi, když jsem nedopatřením ztratil elektronickou kartu (klíč) od pokoje. V den odjezdu z hotelu jsem si mohl nechat v hotelu velká zavazadla celý den až do večera, kdy jsem se vrátil z výletu po okolí, a navíc jsem si mohl zavazadla v hotelu částečně přeskládat před nadcházejícím letem později večer. Obsluha byla prostě vynikající a super nápomocná při řešení obtíží.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • ch
10
schöner Aufenthalt in einer schönen Stadt.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr gross und die Betten sehr bequem. Die Lage war sehr ruhig.
Das Frühstück war gut.

Cons:

Für uns hat ws gepasst 😄 es gab nichts negatives.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • family_with_children • au
10
Family Friendly and convenient location
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating with us travelling with our infant. The location was very convenient and close to everything. Cannot fault this hotel and highly recommend staying here for short or long trips. We will definitely be staying here again when we come back.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Lundquist • couple • se
10
Mysigt, trevlig personal, bekvämt
Pros:

Det är ett så mysigt hotell och rummet var stort och väldigt städat och rent. Sängen var stor och bekväm. Frukosten var också super god och det är väldigt mysigt att sitta i deras ”cafe”. Men framförallt var personalen så otroligt trevlig och man märkte att dom skulle se till att ens vistelse blev så bra som möjligt. Skulle absolut bo här igen!!

Cons:

Ingeting

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee