About this property
Great Southern Hotel is located in a historic 19th-century building in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), just 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station. Air conditioning is standard in all rooms. Located next to Chinatown, the hotel features a restaurant and a bar. The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Capitol Theatre, and 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbour is a 15-minute walk away. All smoke-free standard rooms have a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception desk and a guest laundry. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Denise
Australia
“Great accommodation on George St near Central and with the light rail on your doorstep. Comfortable too!” - Naze77
Australia
“Classic old hotel with some great character. Close to everything in the area including public transport. Clean and comfortable, good value for money.” - Valda
Australia
“Location, comfortable beds, staff understanding and helpful” - Megan
Australia
“Great location. Arrived at lunchtime and our room was all ready. Storage for our luggage was great on leaving day. Cocktails in the front bar were fantastic.” - Adrian
Australia
“For what I wanted it was Centrally located. Had previously stayed there.” - Chris
Australia
“The service and outstanding friendliness and desire of staff to listen and understand any queries, or "wants!!!"” - Allee-louise
Australia
“Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was amazing” - Rogers
Australia
“Close to everything, fantastic staff members, great prices on Food and Drinks.” - Meredith
Australia
“Close to city and markets, Chinatown and light rail and central station. Clean neat with lovely staff and great breakfast” - Wanda
Australia
“Convenient location , close to tram line, comfortable room , meal options available”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant 1903
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.







The fine print
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.
We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. 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 to 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 a Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB or UnionPay credit card.
Early check in is available for an additional AUD $30.00 (subject to room availability after 10.00am).
Late Check Out is available for an additional AUD $35.00 (until 1 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.
Please note the covered parking has a height restriction of 1.8 metres.
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.
Air conditioning: set between 21 to 24 degrees
Please be aware our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30am to 10:00am (Monday – Sunday). We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yoghurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD $21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am daily).
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.