Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Hotels
8.2 (15686 reviews)
717 George Street , Sydney , AU
+61 2 9289 4411

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues such as dirty carpets and mould.
Service
9.13
Many reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.17
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location, very close to transport options.
Room Quality
7.12
Some rooms were described as small, outdated, and needing maintenance.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities such as breakfast were mentioned but with mixed feedback.
Value for Money
8.61
Overall good value for the location and comfort noted.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Breakfast options were noted as limited and sometimes not served hot.
Overall Experience
8.13
Previous stays and overall convenience lead to a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:48

Property Description

Historic Building in Prime Location
Great Southern Hotel, housed in a charming 19th-century building at the heart of Sydney CBD, offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. Just a short stroll from Central Station, this hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions.

Convenient Amenities and Features
Adjacent to Chinatown, the hotel boasts a restaurant, bar, and smoke-free rooms equipped with essential amenities like air conditioning, refrigerator, and tea/coffee maker. The 24-hour reception, guest laundry, and tour desk ensure a seamless stay for every guest.

Explore Sydney with Ease
With key landmarks like the Capitol Theatre and Queen Victoria Building within walking distance, and Darling Harbour a short stroll away, Great Southern Hotel Sydney is the perfect base for your Sydney adventures.

Book your stay at Great Southern Hotel now for an unforgettable Sydney experience.

Important information:

This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If the booking has been made in a different name from the guest's name on arrival, an authorisation form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, JCB, American Express and Diners Club.

Please note that early check-in is available for an additional AUD 30 only prior to 10:00 (after 10:00 is subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional AUD 35 until 13:00 (day use rate applies after 13:00).

All requests for late check-out are subject to approval by the property and must be requested before 10:00.

On-site parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

The maximum vehicle height for parking at this property is 1,75 metres.

Please note that renovation work will be carried out from April 2023 to October 2026, and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Housekeeping services can be arranged for an additional charge of AUD 20.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge of AUD 20 per day.

Noisy works will be carried out between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from 31st August to 30th of November 2026. The owners and management of the Great Southern Hotel Sydney appreciate your cooperation as we upgrade the property for your future enjoyment.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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
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 15686 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Shing Hei • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
9
Fantastic location, close to all public transport. Older style hotel. Clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Older style hotel

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • au
10
Post-concert comfort
Pros:

Excellent service and very comfortable.

Cons:

Can't fault it at all.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Anita • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

The restaurant has fantastic meals. The light rail is right outside the front door. Market City is directly outside the back door. Very close to Capitol Theatre.

Cons:

Small basic rooms. Quite a bit of noise in the morning from staff moving and banging large trolleys of some sort.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jamila • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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suzan • family_with_children • gb
6
It served the purpose for the time that we were in Sydney, but I probably wouldn’t go back there again
Pros:

Location was great and close to Chinatown

Cons:

No lounge to relaxing. The dining area was extremely basic and we sat on plastic chairs which isn’t nice, nor were they very comfortable

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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cranston • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • au
8
Perfect location
Pros:

Location, helpful staff and food. Beautiful old building

Cons:

Beds were not very comfortable and moved around quite a bit. Cleaning was a bit hit and miss.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location for medical appointment at Sydney Eye Hospital

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie • couple • au
9
Comfortable clean great location
Pros:

Location

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, amenities

Cons:

Room size

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie • couple • au
9
Great location, fabulous meals, comfortable rooms
Pros:

Location

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hazame • solo_traveller • th
10
Great location!
Pros:

The location!!! close to all of the essentials transportation both in CBD and out of town. Great foods are just a couple steps away. Highly recommended!!

Cons:

n/a

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • au
9
Hotel full of old charm
Pros:

The hotel had so much character with furnishings matching the age & heritage. Very clean and in good position short walk to light rail & central station. Breakfast was reasonable price & great choice. Would stay again.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Tanapooripus • extended_group • au
1
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Aurelio Francisco • couple • es
9
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Nick • couple • au
8
Perfect location , great bar/pub downstairs, ac not good
Pros:

Location great

Cons:

Poor air con

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • au
10
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Cathy • solo_traveller • au
7
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steven • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee