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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

★★★★ 717 George Street, Sydney, AU

8.2 guest rating· 15357 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Building in Prime Location

Great Southern Hotel, housed in a charming 19th-century building at the heart of Sydney CBD, offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. Just a short stroll from Central Station, this hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions.

Convenient Amenities and Features

Adjacent to Chinatown, the hotel boasts a restaurant, bar, and smoke-free rooms equipped with essential amenities like air conditioning, refrigerator, and tea/coffee maker. The 24-hour reception, guest laundry, and tour desk ensure a seamless stay for every guest.

Explore Sydney with Ease

With key landmarks like the Capitol Theatre and Queen Victoria Building within walking distance, and Darling Harbour a short stroll away, Great Southern Hotel Sydney is the perfect base for your Sydney adventures.

Book your stay at Great Southern Hotel now for an unforgettable Sydney experience.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room features TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Please note when booking the Standard Queen Room, the room will have either a queen-size bed or 2 single beds pushed together. The hotel will allocate bedding configuration based on what is available on the day of arrival. If you require a queen-size bed, please inform the hotel's reception and they will try to move you to another room the following day if there is a queen-size bed available, however this cannot be guaranteed. Please note that no refunds or any compensation will be given if guests are not happy with 2 single beds pushed together. ‘Air conditioning: set between 21 to 24 degrees’

Standard Queen Room (Unserviced)

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room features TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay in this room. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception. Used towels, crockery and debris bags can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00. This room has Queen Bedding or 2 Zip King Beds pushed together (subject to availability upon check in).

Standard Twin Room (Unserviced)

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room features TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay in this room. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception. Used towels, crockery and debris bags can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00.

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room features TV, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Heating
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms

Location

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717 George Street, Sydney, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.215357 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff− Cleanliness issues− Outdated room quality
Cleanliness7.7
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality7.1
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.6

Great stay

9.0

Great location and very clean room

Pamela · AU · 2026-07-26

Will be back.

9.0

Great to have the choice of cooked or continental breakfast.

Carol Amy Vesper · AU · 2026-07-25

Had to visit Sydney for a medical appointment so it was a convenient and cost effective hotel.

8.0

In the heart of Sydney close to Central Station and the Light Rail. Easy access to many of the locations of Sydney like Darling Harbour, China Town, Paddy's Market, theatres and Martin Place. Many restaurants, cafes and bars are in close proximity.

− Nil. Quaint, iconic and convenient.

Michael · AU · 2026-07-25

Guest review

9.0

Location, clean

− N/A

Russell · AU · 2026-07-25

Our stay was awesome

10.0

It was close to the capital Theatre

− They need to clean the mould from the shower better

Terri · AU · 2026-07-25

A great place stay to get around town, shop or choices to eat, restaurant good at Hotel.

7.0

Hotel staff welcoming, property kept nice. Room cosy, furniture old but just needed attention on one side tables, maybe furniture oil. All in hood condition. Room well set up. Had good meal at restaurant with friendly staff. In great position getting around town. Good value, would stay again.

− All was lovely in hotel.

Dorothy · AU · 2026-07-25

Good to know

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 from 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 Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, JCB, American Express and Diners Club.

Please note that early check-in is available for an additional AUD 30 only prior to 10:00 (after 10:00 is subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional AUD 35 until 13:00 (day use rate applies after 13:00).

All requests for late check-out are subject to approval by the property and must be requested before 10:00.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day.