Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property

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A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a reception sign, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a chalkboard menu.
A bar area with a blue tiled counter, hanging plants, and various bottles and glasses.
The Great Southern Hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it has a bar, restaurant, and VIP lounge.
A grand staircase with a wooden finish, leading to a lobby area with a polished floor and a large mirror on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $76
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Explore the area

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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Room (Queen or Zip King bedding - subject to availability)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(227 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(209 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5-star hotel in Haymarket
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and ATM/banking services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Art Deco hotel also offers express check-in, express check-out, and an ATM.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
1903 - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
Great Southern Bar - This pub serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
For bookings of 14 nights or more, guests will be required to change rooms so that the property can carry out preventative cleaning and maintenance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 84041067353

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 780 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 2095 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, good breakfast at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Chunyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in a great location, reasonably priced, a little dated, but definitely a bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ailan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent friendly staff good loacation easy + highly recommended A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable centrally located hotel with very friendly and efficient staff. Lunch and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms cleaned very well every day - helpful staff - fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joaquín

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay & was happy with my room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dimitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was awesome. Breakfast was ok and good value for money, but not great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

tsutomu

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect to use light rail.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty basic room in a old hotel. Great location cheap prices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy having breakfast and dinner so close at hand. Travelling as a solo traveller, I felt safe and welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to tram and general transport, easy walking distance to all land marks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for transport, and value for money. staff very helpful and friendly, very happy with our stay and would stay here again if in Sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, convenient, good value breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great internet and parking was a treat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Georgi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large room that was great, comfy bed and spacious wardrobe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service ect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026