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Hotel Overview and Details

717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000

Great Southern Hotel Sydney - Heritage-listed accommodation near Central Station

Located in the heart of Sydney's entertainment district, this heritage-listed hotel dates back to 1854. The property is 400 meters from Central Station, 500 meters from Chinatown, and 10 km from Kingsford Smith Airport. The hotel offers easy access to transportation with trains and a tram running from the doorstep to Circular Quay. Guests can visit the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and The Rocks within a short trip. The Capitol Theatre is a 5-minute walk away, while the Queen Victoria Building is 10 minutes on foot. Nearby attractions include Paddy's Markets (500 m), International Convention Centre (950 m), and Darling Harbour (1.1 km).

Additional perks of the hotel

Great Southern Bar offering tap beers with daily happy hour pricing (5pm-7pm)

Restaurant serving international cuisine

Close proximity to shopping districts and nightlife

Walking distance to Town Hall and Sydney Convention Centre

Lane Cove National Park and Hyde Park accessible for nature exploration

Room Options

Standard rooms feature either a queen-size bed or two single beds pushed together (subject to availability at check-in). Each air-conditioned room includes a TV, refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, and work desk. Please note there is no housekeeping during the entire stay, but fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception. Used items can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00.

Other conveniences

Ironing facilities

Heating and air conditioning (set between 21-24 degrees)

Free toiletries

Electric kettle

AM/FM alarm clock

Flat-screen TV

Carpeted floors

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Choose Your Room Category

The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
15 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Unserviced
2 persons
15 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room Unserviced
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Sydney 1.0 km
Airports
Kingsford Smith (SYD) 8.2 km
Wollongong (WOL) 98.3 km
Train
Central Station Sydney400 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

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
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Hotel Location

717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Nearby
George St
Chinatown
360 m
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