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Great Southern Hotel Sydney
A 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney at 717 George Street — Sydney Harbour Bridge at 3.4 km with a 8.2 headline from 15,419 reviews and cleanliness issues named in the cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- George Street & Darling Harbour edge
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport SYD
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book Great Southern Hotel Sydney if a 8.2 headline from 15,419 fits your tolerance — accept cleanliness issues, outdated room quality as named trade-offs.
Geography from the supplier table: Sydney Harbour Bridge at 3.4 km; Sydney Opera House at 3.6 km; Darling Harbour at 0.6 km; Queen Victoria Building (QVB) at 0.9 km; Sydney Tower Eye at 1 km. Location scores 9.17 out of 10.
The supplier rating is 8.2 out of 10 from 15,419 reviews, captured 10 January 2026. Cleanliness 7.66. Service 9.13. Pros name great location, friendly staff. Cons name cleanliness issues, outdated room quality.
Filtered amenity facts include Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking garage — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 02:00 PM; check-out 10:00 AM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a 4-star with a 8.2 headline from 15,419 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone expecting a quoted nightly rate on this page
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as cleanliness issues
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.2/10 from 15,419 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 10 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Great Southern Hotel Sydney, captured on 2026-01-10. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.1 / 10Good
Previous stays and overall convenience lead to a positive experience.
- Location9.2 / 10Excellent
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location, very close to transport options.
- Cleanliness7.7 / 10Good
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues such as dirty carpets and mould.
- Service9.1 / 10Excellent
Many reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful staff.
- Room Quality7.1 / 10Good
Some rooms were described as small, outdated, and needing maintenance.
- Amenities8.2 / 10Good
Amenities such as breakfast were mentioned but with mixed feedback.
- Value for Money8.6 / 10Excellent
Overall good value for the location and comfort noted.
- Food and Beverage7.7 / 10Good
Breakfast options were noted as limited and sometimes not served hot.
Praised consistently
- Great location
- Friendly staff
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness issues
- Outdated room quality
Great Southern Hotel Sydney in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
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.
Facilities
34 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Golf course
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Private parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
717 George StreetSydney 2000
Australia
+61 2 9289 4411
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 02:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 10:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Station | Station | 100 m |
| Darling Harbour | Entertainment | 600 m |
| Queen Victoria Building (QVB) | Shopping | 900 m |
| Sydney Tower Eye | Landmark | 1 km |
| Australian Museum | Museum | 1.1 km |
| The Rocks | District | 3.2 km |
| Sydney Harbour Bridge | Landmark | 3.4 km |
| Circular Quay | transit | 3.5 km |
| Sydney Opera House | Landmark | 3.6 km |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) | Airport | 8.5 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
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Great Southern Hotel Sydney — common questions
- How does Great Southern Hotel Sydney score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 8.2 out of 10 from 15,419 reviews as of 10 January 2026. Location 9.17/10. Cleanliness 7.66/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is Great Southern Hotel Sydney to Sydney Harbour Bridge?
- Sydney Harbour Bridge at 3.4 km on our hotel data provider’s figures. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
- Check-in is from 02:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
- Our hotel data provider records Central Station at 100 m, Darling Harbour at 600 m, Queen Victoria Building (QVB) at 900 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
- The supplier records SYD as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.