Great Southern Hotel Sydney
-33.881069, 151.204544Overview
Heritage-listed hotel dating back to 1854, located in Sydney's CBD
Location & Transport Connections
Great Southern Hotel Sydney sits a 5-minute walk from Central Station, with light rail stops directly outside. The hotel is adjacent to Chinatown and within a 10-minute walk of the Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbour is reachable in 15 minutes on foot.
Dining & Bar Options
The hotel houses a lively bar offering premium pub classics with daily happy hours. Meals are served in a separate dining room away from the main bar area. The on-site restaurant provides diverse dining options including a full breakfast menu.
Room Types & Amenities
Standard queen and twin rooms come with air conditioning, refrigerators, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. The hotel offers an unserviced room option without daily housekeeping for additional savings. All rooms are smoke-free and equipped with hairdryers and guest toiletries.
Heritage & Historical Character
The building dates from 1854 and displays preserved art deco features throughout the entrance and lower floors. The lobby contains curated historical items and documents detailing the hotel's past. Guest reviews frequently note the old-fashioned ambiance and historical photographs on the walls.
Guest Services & Concierge
The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, express check-in/out, and luggage storage. A dedicated tour desk offers sightseeing advice and help with travel arrangements for local attractions. Guest laundry facilities and an ATM/cash machine on site add further convenience.
- Location: 5-minute walk from Central Station and light rail at the doorstep
- Dining: On-site bar with daily happy hours and premium pub classics
- Rooms: Standard queen and twin rooms with unserviced option available
- Heritage: 1854 building with preserved art deco features and historical displays
- Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, luggage storage, and guest laundry
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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City view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Great Southern Hotel Sydney
| 💵 Lowest room price | 126 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kingsford Smith, SYD |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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