Central Private Hotel

Hotels
6.9 (722 reviews)
358 Elizabeth Street , Sydney , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Old rooms
Lack of basic furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
6.11
Room was clean but overall condition seemed dated and worn out.
Service
8.58
Very friendly and helpful staff, received excellent assistance throughout the stay.
Location
8.62
Excellent location close to public transport and the city center.
Room Quality
5.57
Room quality is old, lacking basic furniture and maintenance.
Amenities
6.6
Basic amenities provided, though certain essentials like bedside tables were missing.
Value for Money
7.06
Reasonably priced for the location despite the room quality.
Food and Beverage
6.11
No food service mentioned; basic kitchen amenities available.
Overall Experience
6.58
Overall experience was mixed but enhanced by staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Central Private Hotel is ideally situated just minutes away from Central Railway Station and central Sydney, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy simple yet cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a DVD player, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms even offer a personal computer with free internet access.

Helpful Services
The hotel offers free WiFi access, a tour desk to assist with planning excursions, and laundry services for convenience during your stay.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of Sydney? Book your stay at Central Private Hotel today!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.
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

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 722 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.11
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 5.57
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 7.06
Food and Beverage: 6.11
Overall Experience: 6.58
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Juwarn • solo_traveller • au
10
The workers deserve a pay rise
Pros:

Affordable, nice stuff great location

Cons:

Smart tv, wifi, location

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Chee Eng • solo_traveller • my
5
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Good vibes

Cons:

Great

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Zhen • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jess • solo_traveller • us
8
excellent choice to be close to central station.
Pros:

very large room, close to central station.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • solo_traveller • bh
10
Pros:

Great location, just a short walk from the city centre and Central Station. From there, you can easily catch trains to almost anywhere, including the airport and the Blue Mountains (Katoomba). The room was warm, clean, and comfortable. Overall, it's a great place to stay if you're looking for convenience and good value.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • solo_traveller • bh
10
Pros:

Close to the city center, and the central station. You can take the train to almost everywhere including airport and the Blue mountains to Katoomba. Warm room and clean

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ita • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anna Chetan • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • solo_traveller • bh
10
Pros:

Clean and close to the centre. Warm

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Silver • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Central to everything. Great staff.great prices.

Cons:

May needs a lift. But that would only increase the price. Very happy

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniel Salgado • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • au
9
Great value and unbeatable location
Pros:

Stayed here recently and was pleasantly surprised. I was upgraded to a twin room with ensuite, which gave me a bit more space and made the stay even more comfortable.

The room was simple but clean, with comfortable beds, fresh linen, a bar fridge, kettle, tv and a handy table and chairs. It had everything I needed for a short stay. The high ceilings gave the room a more spacious feel than expected.

The biggest highlight is the location. It's right next to Central Station and the light rail, making it incredibly easy to get anywhere in Sydney. There are also supermarkets, bottle shops, cafes, pubs and plenty of food options all within a few minutes' walk.

If you're looking for luxury, this probably isn't it, but if you want a clean, convenient and affordable place to stay with excellent transport links, it's hard to beat. I'd happily stay here again.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Noel • solo_traveller • au
6
I enjoyed the effort of the staff,FOH, and their support.
Pros:

Location was really good.

Cons:

The noise from some of the local residents staying there.
Male voices shouting at night.
My door was banged on one early morning. Sometimes the toilet was unflushed. Maybe it is a bad male trait. Sometimes the seat is urinated on.
Lazy male behaviour in public spaces.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
3
unhappy
Pros:

none

Cons:

power points.....bedside table

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • au
10
Will stay again and again and again
Pros:

Affordable luxury in the heart of the city

Cons:

Couldn’t fault them..the hotel and staff were top tier, accommodating to any requirements

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Qaiser • solo_traveller • pk
1
Pros:

Only location

Cons:

Dirty washroom, smallest even, internetissues, nothing was in the fridge, no water, no glass

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Location is nice and central

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee