The Great Southern Hotel Sydney
The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is a heritage listed hotel dating back to 1854 located in the vibrant heart of the city. Keeping the heritage fascade of the “original Great Southern Hotel.”
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717 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
ABN: 84 041 067 353
ACN: 075 088 854 -
P: +61 2 9289 4400
F: +61 2 9281 5118 - Contact Us
Sydney CBD Hotel
The Great Southern Hotel Sydney 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.
The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is extremely close to Central Station and Capitol Theatre, walking distance to Town Hall, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and Queen Victoria Building.
The hotel is also well served by transportation with trains from Central Station and a tram running from our doorstep which goes directly to Circular Quay where you will find the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Rocks.
Light Rail Maintenance work from Saturday 18 April to Monday 20 April 2026
L2 & L3 Lines: No services between Circular Quay and Central.
Works & Impact:
• Works occur 2:30am Saturday to 5:00am Monday.
• Possible noise overnight from machinery and equipment.
• Limited on-street parking near worksites.
We recommend checking travel updates via Transport NSW and planning ahead.
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Express Check In and Check Out facilities are now available through our newly installed state of the art Kiosks
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24 hour Reception
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Carpark (additional charge, subject to availability)
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Conference facilities
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All major credit cards accepted
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Electronic in-room safe
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Luggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
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Restaurant
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Self-serve laundry (additional charge)
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Bedding configuration subject to availability (Zip King, Queen or Twin beds)
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Digital LCD television
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Electronic Security
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Free Wi-Fi (additional plans available)
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Hair dryer, iron and ironing board
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In-room safe
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Individually controlled air-conditioning / heating
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ISD/STD Telephone
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Key card entrance
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No scenic views
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Private ensuite (basin, shower/bath and toilet)
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Refrigerator (bar size only)
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Tea and coffee making facilities
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Work desk
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Chinatown
Located only 200 metres from the hotel, visiting Chinatown in Sydney can be an exciting and rewarding experience for any tourist. With all the colour and excitement of an Asian marketplace, Chinatown offers an enticing mix of restaurants, noodle bars, food halls, and shops and markets full of bargains. Click here for more.
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Paddy's Markets
Located 500 metres from the hotel, Paddy’s Markets is located right beside Chinatown offering a variety of lunchtime take away or eat in food options that are sure to have you coming back for more. It operates like a traditional market and offers imported and local women’s fashion, kids clothes, hair accessories, jewellery as well as gifts, souvenirs, gadgets, and lots more. Click here for more.
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Central Station
Located only 500 metres from the hotel, Central railway station is a railway station located at the southern end of the central business district in Sydney. Often abbreviated as Central or Central station, the station is the largest and busiest railway station in New South Wales. Click here for more.
- International Convention Centre Sydney 950m
- City Centre 1km
- Darling Harbour 1.1km
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Restaurant
Cuisine: International
The unique style and personality of our restaurant allows our guests to experience an international cuisine to suit all tastebuds.
Breakfast: MON – SUN 7am – 10am
Lunch: MON – THUR 12pm – 3pm
Dinner: MON – THUR 5pm – 9:30pm
All Day Service: FRI – SUN 12pm – 9:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
About a 5 to 7 minute walk, roughly 400 metres. The hotel is also close to Chinatown, Capitol Theatre, Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Building, and Darling Harbour about 1.5 km away.
Yes. Parking is available at the hotel for an additional charge, subject to availability.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, with faster plans available if you need them.
Check in is from 2:00 PM and check out is by 10:00 AM. Express check in and check out kiosks are available, and early or late times can be arranged for an extra charge, subject to availability.
Yes. Breakfast is served Monday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, lunch Monday to Thursday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and dinner Monday to Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. On Friday to Sunday there is all day service from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The Great Southern Bar is also on site.