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Great Southern Hotel Sydney
4 stars

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

717 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney, Australia
See location+61 292 894 400
From
C$ 77
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Very good
based on 5167 reviews
5,167 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 77
Double room
C$ 116
Queen room
C$ 122

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The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is centrally located in a protected historic building dating back to the 19th century. There are 176 rooms that come equipped with a work desk, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, complimentary toiletries, a kitchenette, and a wake-up alarm service. There is also air conditioning. Additional accommodations include an iron and hairdryer for guests in each room. Those booking their stays at the hotel have access to the property’s WiFi, which is available for a small fee.

The front desk in the lobby of the hotel stays open 24 hours a day to be accommodating to guests at any time. Additional services can be requested such as laundry, dry cleaning, baggage storage, and express check-in and check-out. Guests staying overnight can enjoy the free breakfast buffet in the on-site restaurant each morning. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner with an a la carte menu.

Visitors staying at The Great Southern Hotel Sydney are a five-minute walk away from The Bear Bar, Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co, Basket Brothers, Capitol Theatre, and the Chinese Garden of Friendship. The Kingsford Smith Airport is just five miles away, and there are taxi services available through the front desk. The metro station is a few minutes away on foot.

Visitors who are staying for business reasons can make use of the fax and photocopying machines on-site. Families booking large parties can request different room types or extra services for a comfortable stay.

Rating
8.2
Very good
Based on 5,167 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Great Southern Hotel Sydney

8.2
Very good
5167 verified ratings
Wonderful
2025
Very good
1371
Good
930
Okay
350
Fair
260
Mediocre
112
Poor
119

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and value for money, especially its proximity to public transport and local attractions. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and service, noting issues like lack of housekeeping and noise disturbances from neighboring rooms and the lift. Overall, while some guests found it a convenient choice, others recommended looking elsewhere for a better experience.
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Location9 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Noise Level2.5 out of 10
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8.8
Very good
Kevin, Feb 2019
Pros (+) The staff was fantastic! We were able to check our bags and then go and see the city. Super convenient with a 5 minute walk to Central Station and then rode the Big Red Bus for 2 days. Quiet room and very reasonable rate for a Saturday night. And nearby Paddy's Market and some great local food.
Cons (-) No ice available and the water temperature in the shower was inconsistent. But would still select them again if in Sydney.
8.2
Very good
sagir, Apr 2018
Pros (+) The location is fantastic, close to public transport and the open top bus tour. Room was small but cosy with basic amenities. Has a restaurant and pub/bar attached to it.
Cons (-) Wi-Fi - 1GB of data in a 24-hr cycle for $22 is criminally expensive in today's day and age. Also, drinking water was not included in the room, which is one of the most basic complementary items provided in every other hotel.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) Clean room with a spacious layout. If you're only looking to sleep and shower its a good place. Nothing is complimentary.
Cons (-) This place will nickle and dime you to death. I was surprised I didn't have to pay extra to gave running water. Nothing is complimentary. They charge extra to store your bags, insane rates to do laundry ($5 per pair of underwear as a start). Internet charged with time interval, but all have a 1,000 mb limit that I'm pretty sure us programmed to countdown autonomously. I purchased 24 hrs of interne...
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5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Dec 2015
Pros (+) Location--close to Central Station.
Cons (-) The bed was really uncomfortable. I hadn't slept in nearly 24 hours, and I could barely sleep on this bed. The rest of the room served its purpose moderately well, but was in desperate need of a bit of color/an upgrade.

Location

717 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

What's nearby

  • Darling Harbour0.7 km
  • George Street0.8 km
  • Hyde Park1.1 km
  • Sydney Tower1.2 km
  • St Mary's Cathedral1.4 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum1.4 km
  • Star Casino1.7 km
  • University of Sydney1.8 km
  • Kings Cross2 km
  • Sydney Cricket Ground2.2 km
  • Circular Quay2.3 km
  • Moore Park2.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Low season

August

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 140

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 169
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 29% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and July.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, plan to stay on a Monday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Great Southern Hotel Sydney was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 110, while the most expensive was C$ 110.
  • How long should you stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.
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FAQs when booking at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • Where is Great Southern Hotel Sydney located?

    Great Southern Hotel Sydney is located at 717 George Street in Haymarket, 0.5 km from the centre of Sydney. Darling Harbour is the closest landmark to Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

  • Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Great Southern Hotel Sydney from the airport?

    Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 7.2 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 133.8 km from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Great Southern Hotel Sydney and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to downtown

0.5 km

Nearest Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Distance to airport

7.0 km