Vulcan Hotel Sydney

Hotels
8.2 (1687 reviews)
500 Wattle Street, Ultimo , Sydney , AU

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1687 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
G
GILBERT • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Excellent hôtel
Accueil bienveillant et réactif
Jolie chambre où il ne manque rien
Bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Pas de fenêtre qui ouvre

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
W
Wesley • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Atendimento

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
P
Pradeep Kumar • family_with_children • sg
8
The stay was very nice and the location of hotel is very convenient.
Pros:

Overall atmosphere was good. The service was good and the staff was very kind.

Cons:

I expected to see little more items for breakfast, e.g., eggs.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
D
Damian • couple • pl
7
Cons:

Słabej jakości śniadania, ale patrząc na lokalizację i cenę za hotel ok… nie można wymagać luksusów. Strasznie małe pokoje. 2 osoby z walizkami nie miałby gdzie je rozłożyć.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tavis • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Delcroix • couple • fr
10
Séjour court de 3 nuits, l’hôtel est bien situé et agréable
Pros:

L’amabilité du personnel, l’hôtel est confortable bien équipé. Petit déjeuner buffet simple mais suffisant.

Cons:

L’accueil

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
O
okmmaugh • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

On checking out the lady was about to ignore me and had to be prompted

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
T
tennah • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
C
Cassio • couple • br
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
S
stewart • couple • au
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
A
Alex • solo_traveller • th
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
D
D K R • solo_traveller • lk
4
I just adjusted myself to be in that tiny room for 3 nights that too with out a proper breakfast whe
Pros:

The bfriendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Size of the room and the breakfast

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • au
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
S
Simona • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Nice boutique hotel with a personal and friendly atmosphere. Despite what other reviews say we really liked the breakfast (and we are picky). It had an ample selection and only looks small because of each item there are just a few available (e.g. only three muffins, three lamington fingers etc.) but it was always restocked.
Room is small but sufficient space for bags and a chair. For us it was the perfect choice.

Cons:

The beds and pillows were too hard for us and the room relatively loud with traffic. Bring earplugs.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
Y
Yik Tuck • couple • my
8
A very good hotel in the heart of Sydney. Excellent location and a comfortable stay overall.
Pros:

The location was excellent, close and within walking distance to the new Fish Market, Light Rail in Chinatown/Paddy's Market anf UTS.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room was a bit small.
The continental breakfast was a bit limited and did not include barista coffee like latte which were extra costs.
But overall it was more than acceptable for our short stay.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
D
denisallegro • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Lo staff

Cons:

Colazione non proprio come da aspettativa

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tuominen • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
V
Vladyslav • solo_traveller • au
3
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee