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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

717 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

4.1 (2257)
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47 Seated
47 Standing

Why you'll love Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • Convenient location, easy walk to Sydney’s major attractions, countless restaurants, cafes, shops, theatres & entertainment.
  • Offers 167 non-smoking comfortable guest rooms, a restaurant, public bar and elegant meeting rooms.
  • First class AV facilities, access to bar area – for pre or post function beverages, photocopier available and notepads, pens & mints.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is an iconic listed hotel dating back to 1854 and located in the vibrant heart of the city. Keeping the heritage façade of the “original Great Southern Hotel”, the hotel combines many charms of the old building with modern conveniences. With easy access to the city’s entertainment, shopping and tourist attractions. It is an ideal location for business and holiday travellers seeking comfort and convenience. Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, tea/coffee maker and a work desk. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

At the dining, you can enjoy a satisfying meal at 1903 serving guests of Great Southern Hotel Sydney and quench your thirst with your favourite drink at the bar/lounge. A hot breakfast is available for an additional charge. The privately-owned Great Southern Bar offers a range of traditional 'pub-style' dishes for lunch and dinner. 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. Attractions that you can enjoy around and only within a 10-minute walk of this 4-star Chinatown hotel include the World Square Shopping Centre and Powerhouse Museum.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney is not just an excellent option for leisure travellers; it also serves as a prime location for business events and conferences. The hotel features a selection of elegant meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities, ensuring that your presentations and discussions run smoothly and effectively. Whether it’s a small board meeting, a workshop, or a larger corporate gathering, the diverse space accommodates various types of events, providing flexibility according to your needs. It's the perfect choice for professionals seeking a seamless blend of productivity and relaxation.


Great Southern Hotel Sydney Function Rooms

2 Spaces Available At This Venue
5-50 Person Light-filled Conference Room in CBD Sydney

5-50 Person Light-filled Conference Room in CBD Sydney

Conference space conveniently located moments from Central Station in Heritage listed building featuring natural light & high ceilings. Equipped with: WiFi Natural lighting Disabled access Off-street parking On-site catering Multi-lingual...

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From $600
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10 Person Meeting Room in Sydney

10 Person Meeting Room in Sydney

Conference space conveniently located moments from Central Station in Heritage listed building featuring natural light & high ceilings. Equipped with: WiFi TV Flipchart Whiteboard In-house sound system Natural lighting Disabled access Off ...

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From $302
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Google iconReviews for Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Babette

September 14, 2025

I recently stayed for 2 nights and everything was exceptional. The reception, bar, and restaurant staff were obliging and professional. The menu choices were excellent, not to mention $18 for a yummy cooked breakfast! Its a 5 minute walk from Central Station concourse & the Light Tail station, or about 5 minutes down George Street to a convenient Light Rail stop to Circular Quay. The room was clean and beds comfortable. There was no street noise. I will be back! Thank you for a perfect stay with you. 🥳

Cath Lancaster

September 15, 2025

Great find for a female older solo interstate traveller. Safe, charming old building, budget friendly, close to all sites & transport both local, interstate train and all airport links. Room great, meals fresh and generous, quiet room on 6th floor and staff friendly and efficient. My new favourite spot to stay when in Sydney. I’ll be back and recommending for sure. Sincerest thanks.

Caitlyn De Sousa

August 28, 2025

Great location right in the heart of Sydney, only a short walk to Central Station, Chinatown and Darling Harbour. The staff were super friendly and check-in was quick and easy. My room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed, plus it was nice and quiet after a big day in the city. For the price, the value is excellent—modern comforts with a bit of old-style charm. I’ll definitely stay here again on my next trip!

Jayden Ford

August 14, 2025

Had a great stay at The Great Southern Hotel. The location is perfect being so closed to the train station and a light rail stop. My mother had really bad vertigo after the plane ride. The team were able to shuffle things around to enable us to check in early which was appreciated. When she required a doctor to come to the hotel, the staff gave a great and affordable recommendation. Only minor grumble was that the air conditioning's minimum setting is not as low as I would have wanted. Would have liked for that to go lower than 21 degrees. Overall, a really great stay.

Patrick Morgan

September 21, 2025

I really thought it was a clean, comfortable stay and beautiful building. The room was big and comfortably fit a double bed and small desk, a private en suite with soap, hair dryer etc; everything worked, and it was really cheap by post Covid prices. Lots of power points. Bring the staff at check-in and free Wi-Fi. I read some lower rated reviews and I think guests shouldn’t expect 5 stars; it’s marked as a 3 star hotel to be honest it’s very nice for a 3 star. I enjoyed my stay here. Great location too.


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Filtered Water
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Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

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Lighting
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On-Site Parking
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Whiteboard
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