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The Occidental Hotel

Sydney - NSW · Australia

43 York St Sydney New South Wales 2000View location

7.8/10Very good940 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.2/107.2
Amenities7.2/107.2
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About The Occidental Hotel

With a stay at The Occidental Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, within a 5-minute walk of Australia Square and King Street Wharf. This hotel is 0. 3 mi (0. 5 km) from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Sydney Tower.

This hotel offers designated smoking areas. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.

Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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A stay at The Occidental Hotel places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 10-minute walk of Circular Quay and Pitt Street Mall. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Martin Place and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sydney Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Concierge
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Ground floor bar]. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Australia Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
King Street Wharf 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Pitt Street Mall 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
QVB 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Wild Life Sydney Zoo 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Martin Place 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Theatre Royal 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Westfield Shopping Centre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
State Theatre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sydney Tower Eye 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Circular Quay 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sydney Parliament House 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sydney Town Hall 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
State Library of New South Wales 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage room
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: QUA.FH

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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    Room Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • QUADRUPLE THREE BEDSQUADRUPLE • THREE BEDSQUA.3B

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    QUADRUPLE THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.3B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Occidental Hotel

7.8
Very good
940 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Amenities
7.2 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2026
Megan
Older pub with hotel on top. Lots of character. Good location. The room was clean. It was noisy, as you can hear everything in the hall and adjoining rooms. The bathroom down the hall, including showers, needed some love and attention. Overall fine for the price paid.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Silala
Safety, peace and quite clean
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Marree
Close to everything transport darling hourbour very nice hotel
Friends
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2026
Donna
This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Occidental hotel. The first time, the room was small but decent and we had a good stay.
This time we were placed in a larger room at the front of the hotel. The shower had no hot water, there was one spare power point to charge all our phones, the windows didn’t close which meant night time happenings outside felt like they were right in our room. No sleep due to car horns, aggressive yelling and police sirens.
Unfortunately this will be the last time we stay. If we were guaranteed a room away from the front of the hotel we would consider it due to the convenience to Wynyard station as we couldn’t fault our first stay
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Debbie
Lovely hotel to stay in. Was quite lively downstairs but we heard nothing from our room. We took our two teens and honestly no dramas staying above the pub with them. Had a few drinks in the bar and the staff were lovely. Wish we hadn’t had so much planned as the bistro and restaurant menus looked lovely. We picked an ensuite room which was best for us but honestly the shared bathrooms we had a look at and they were absolutely fine too so didn’t even need the ensuite. Hope to visit again soon, thanks all for a lovely, hassle-free stay!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Dylan
Room was clean with all amenities. Staff went out of their way to help. Accommodation was close to ship port.
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Chrystal
Beds were ok. No teaspoons provided at tea and coffee station, no milk for tea and coffee, 1 water glass for a booking of 3, clean towels provided with black grease on them, rats living in the wall behind bed head.
Family
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Duane
So... location was great... and price was good.... BUT.... So when we got there , the bar downstairs was on completely packed... crazy packed.... And honestly , it was that way every afternoon.... So it was a little difficult to get checked in , get access to the room. And on
Ce , we got to the room , the very first thing we saw were bugs... We decided to stay and that night.It was very noisy. Outside street noise. And we found that One of the mattresses on the beds was just springs... Very uncomfortable. The bathrooms are shared space, so a little gross... Hand overall the property was just very worn... It was so bad that we left after the first night , just checked out and left and Ten thousand somewhere else to stay for the second night. If you're traveling on a budget at aren't too worried about clean and quiet, The location is great.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
linda
We stay there all the time
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
william
Location Great!
Shared Bathroom not so great, nowhere to hang wet towels in the room
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Donna
Comfortable, clean refurbished room, pleasant. Excellent location near Wynyard Station. Will book again
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2026
Sally
Excellent location. Check-in easy. Room very basic but tea/coffee, fridge and microwave good inclusions. Share bathroom was a nice surprise: modern and completely private room. Noise from Level 2 function centre a problem for guests on Level 3. Hot water in rooms and showers took forever to reach the taps. A basic budget older style hotel room that has had a makeover. Good for singles. Suggest couples would be best in a room next level up from double. Some rooms were larger with double and one single bed - worth the extra dollars for more space.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Amy
Room was clean and comfortable. Bistro was very good.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2026
Alan
It was the best price I could find for the area. It is an old hotel pub combined, on the Saturday I was there the music was awful till 12 pm sharp. The walls are thin and traffic noise intruded all night. Bed was comfortable and clean the room was large and had good fridge, kettle, microwave, toaster tea and coffee, milks in fridge. The shower and toilets were shared and easily lockable and private. It was clean and for its age pretty good. 5 mins walk to Barangaroo boardwalk, 5 mins walk to George St, 2 mins walk to Wynyard Station. So, swings and roundabouts.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2026
Trung
Very good central location, close to everything
Big fridge, nice beds
Could be a bit noisy on Saturday night
Hot water system needs some work
Good stay for short trip
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Cheryl
The location is brilliant and the room we stayed in was very comfortable and clean. Staff were very helpful despite being very busy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Antonio
Nice accommodations. Helpful staffl
Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2026
Cameron
This is a central hotel in Sydney’s CBD situated vice a pub and close to Wynyard Station.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Mike
This is my go to hotel when I am on a short stay in Sydney. It is cheap, has no pretentions and is on the direct train line to the airport.
Sure the facilities are shared but no big deal for me . They are spotless and shampoo, body wash and conditioner are supplied. If food is required the bar has a kitchen and there are convenience stores just around the corner. I will be back in October and have already booked
4/10
Poor
28 May 2026
Chanel
Old property that isn't well maintained- the windows in my room were broken and on the street side right by the bed so it was impossible to get good sleep. The shared amenities weren't as clean as i wouldn't hoped for. Additionally with the place being located on top of a bar and the lack of a proper reception made for an interesting experience- as well as this being very loud. However, the only redeemable quality we experienced in our time were the incredible staff, they were very polite and were helpful in holding our luggage for us. It is also in a very ideal location which is why i had higher expectations.
Family
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2026
Donna
Great location. Good choice for the price
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2026
william
Good value
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Paul
Central but noisey
Friends
4/10
Poor
17 May 2026
jaroslav
Fridge empty, one armchairs for 2 persons no


Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
Peter
Large room. Comfortable bed. Good views. Very noisy with rattling windows, due to construction across the street. Water needs to run for 10 minutes before it gets hot. A notice says this but what a waste of water.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
jose
La ubicación, el servicio de las habitaciones impecables.El staff muy professional tuve un problema con el aire acondicionado y lo repararon inmediatamente.Agradecidos a la atención de todos , a pesar de los baños ser compartidos estabam impecables.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2026
Kay
Hotel is very handy to Wynyard train station,buses& light rail. It’s an old hotel- ensuite room needed a renovation/maintenace. Ie (worn carpet, leaking taps, etc).
Bar area & staff very friendly and helpful
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2026
Patricia
Enjoy the location and the rate. Had a fourth floor room and the elevator was out of service the morning we departed. Four trips down the stairs with luggage!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Bridget
All very good
4/10
Poor
29 Apr 2026
Peter
We had Room #30. Right next to the old lift. One window overlooking York Street, no sound-proofing. As you'd expect barely slept with the internal (lift) and external noise. Bathroom was a shared affair, which was acceptable, given hardly anyone seemed to use it. The room's air conditioner was poor, blowing warm air even though set at 20oC. In fact the entire room got hotter as the night progressed making any chance at sleep even harder. Bottom line: you get what you pay for (and sometimes even less).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Trudi N Bj
We have stayed at The Occidental before this is why we found ourselves back again .
This time we got the ensuite room .
Love this old pub , she has so much character and charm !
She won’t be everyone’s “ cup of tea” but she is ours .
The chicken paraigarime is yummy
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Matthew
Staff were incredibly friendly. For the price you pay and the location what more could you ask for. Room's were clean, bee was comfy.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Sandra
Comfortable accommodation close to Wynyard Station and city. Meals from the bar were excellent. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Brian Patrick
Needs a deep cleaning, nice staff
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
Peter
Central location. Good value. Staff were helpful. Main downside is the street noise. This is an old building with poorly sealed single glazed windows in a busy area day and night. If you can live with that then i would recommend.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Dean
Clean room
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Freya
The hotel doesn’t really have a reception so be aware when checking in. We had to go to the bar to find someone which is slightly unusual. Even though it is above a bar it was quiet and did have a lift. There was also luggage storage which was great.
Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2026
Mary
I knew, I had a shared bathroom but I figured I would at least be provided a robe to go to and from the shower. I received1I towel to use for multiple days so I couldn’t even put in on the ground to put clothes on in the shower area. The toilet area was separate from the shower area and also had a sink. Sometimes it had paper towels. So you had to go to the shower area after using the toilet or back to the sink in your room to wash your hands with no soap or paper towels or tissues. There was some type of cleaning product with a scrubby thing on the sink to clean it.
The fire escape door on the 3rd and 4th door were both blocked by large red bags of linens. I’m not sure if they were clean or dirty but at least 6 or 7 bags. Two windows were left open on the 4th floor, day and night, with a large enough opening for any rodent and other small animal.
No one was there at night and when the bar was closed. We had two women wanting to come in told us they lived there but had no key. When we checked in we gave them our name and they gave us our key no explanation about when they weren’t there where to drop our keys. They also didn’t ask for any ID which I have ever seen in anywhere in the world I have stayed.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2026
Edward
This is in a good location in Sydney and a very cheap price, note the bathrooms are shared which was ok for me. Good for those who want a roof over their heads and nothing more. I would stay here again, the pub downstairs has a good happy hour and dinner specials every night
Self
4/10
Poor
28 Mar 2026
Robin
Very noisy- no cutlery- windows rattled all night- poor check in
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
Katie
Great location and a very charming building and pub. Staff were friendly and professional, also we were able to store our bags after check out so we could get out & about before heading to the airport. Good value for money.
If I stay again I would just bring some ear plugs as the street can be quite noisy throughout the night (not from patrons but vehicles etc).
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Mar 2026
Michael
So noisy - it’s as if the walls were made from paper. I could hear everything going on in the rooms either side of me. Even when the kettle was switched on I heard it. Could hear the people in the next rooms breathing and that wasn’t even snoring. It was like they were in the same room
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2026
Patricia
Stayed here in 2023 and enjoyed it then too!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2026
Anthony
Spacious room with a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities along with a sink. Comfortable bed and pillows.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Margaretha
Friendly staff and clean room. BYO hair dryer
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Mar 2026
Regine
The room looks run down,needs a renovation. The shower took 10 minutes before hot water was available.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2026
Paul
Room a bit spartan and carpet a bit threadbare but all very clean and lovely bathroom. Kettle was a big plus and there was also a microwave and fridge with milk for our tea. Very convenient for Wynyard station trains to Circular Quay and direct to Airport. Easy with luggage.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2026
Patricia
Noisy earlier on from down stsirs then lots of noise from york str side of hotel
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2026
Margaretha
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Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Charlene
Giid ce tral location near the harbor. Great value for the money.
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2026
trevor
Clean room, quiet place and was well worth a visit.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Trevor
The room was perfect, tea/coffee making facilities, tv, fridge, microwave and a sink in the bedroom.
Was in easy walking distance of most tourist attractions and transport connections.
Would highly recommend the Occidental hotel to anyone!!!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2026
Francine
The check in is within a pub setting. It was very noisy downstairs and quite off putting to a single parent with child. The room itself was older style and somewhat sufficient for a one night stay. TH and air con worked. Weird set up with shared bathrooms and showers outside but sink inside room. No soundproofing at all so the noise from the city starts at 6 am. Blinds that don’t keep light out. Bed was clean but only 3 pillows. A sufficient but not enjoyable stay
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Robert
The room was clean and the hotel was convenient to the city center.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Feb 2026
Ronda
This was a good place to stay for a short amount of time.
Our room was clean, supplied with a fridge, table, 2 chairs & 3 beds which we did not need, but would be great for a family.
it was a corner unit right on York Street, so we were thankful that we travel with earplugs.
Beds were comfortable, pillows not so much as they are “pitiful”.
We had a private bathroom in our room which was great. We were only given 2 large towels when we first arrived and then the next day we had a hand towel and a bath mat appear.
Close to everything we needed to make our trip enjoyable.
It is an old hotel on a very busy road in the CBD & it is also a very popular hotel when work is done, so people spill out onto the sidewalks and
they stay late.
The price was the main draw and overall you get what you pay for.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
James
Great place to stay. Bathrooms shared and clean. Room clean. Staff friendly. Held our bags before checkin so we could wander. Easy checkout. There will be noise because it's above a pub. AC was great white noise. Great location as a jump spot for touristy things. Reasonable price. Expect these things and it's a 5 star experience.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Molly
spotless rooms, amazing water pressure, friendly bar staff, easy sign in and out process, in a very accessible place. will be coming back.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
07 Feb 2026
Kenneth Pann
It looked like an older hotel. There is no hotel staff onsite so if you need assistance (like lost keys, wifi password, etc) you might be out of luck.

They have two phone numbers on the door to call for assistance but it might be a problem if you try using a cell phone from another country.

I rented one of the cheaper rooms -- it had no private shower/toilet. You essentially have to share the toilet and shower with everyone else on the floor but they were clean and functional.

It is satisfactory if the price is low. No complaints since I was doing this cheap on peak season.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2026
David
The room was spacious and clean. The shared bathroom was always clean. Tea & coffee in the room was nice to have. We arrived on January 1st (holiday) & the bar (where we were to check in) was closed. No clear communication how to check in on a holiday. There was a phone # on the door that we were able to contact someone & we got let in. The staff were great - very friendly.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2026
Marion
The room was tired but clean
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2026
Vincent
We have stayed here before without issue however this stay was absolutely terrible. Our first night we got very little if any sleep as the window was banging back and forth with each passing vehicle. Called the after hours number and was given a piece of cardboard to stuff in the window. The second night was even worse. 4 pieces of cardboard did not slow the banging window and to add to our frustration there was no hot water for a shower despite running the water for about 20 min. We called at checkout and voiced our displeasure. The gentleman said he couldn’t do anything for us but would have the manager reach out via a phone call. That was Tuesday, when Sunday came, no call. I called again and the lady I spoke to was aware of our complaints and was surprised the manager had not contacted me. She asked me to go through Expedia and complain but I told her the only option with Expedia would be a negative review and I didn’t want to leave one without first talking to the manager and making her aware of our terrible stay. She said she would have her call but not to expect to hear from her until Tuesday. Well shortly after hanging up the manager called. The conversation did not go well at all. She started accusing me of threatening them with a negative review and trying to hold them hostage. I hadn’t even asked for anything and in all honesty I wasn’t looking for anything except recognition of our issues and a promise they would attempt to fix them so nobody else would encounter
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jan 2026
Laurent
Great location, the rooms are very dated but the reception staff were very nice.
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2026
glenn
Good stopover before our cruise. Walkable distance to the port.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jan 2026
Muriel
Clean room but old building. Good location for activities.
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Marianne
Room was clean , great location
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Petr
All good. Friendly staff, centre location. We expected it not to be new, this is an old hotel with minimal service.

Maybe check AC, it buzzes when pump is working
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Robyn
Clean and spacious room, with everything you could need. Shared facilities were spotless throughout the stay. And despite there being a bar on the ground floor, I was never disturbed by the noise.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Kerri
Room was clean
Check in was easy
Shared bathroom was in fact a lockable single bathroom.
Comfortable bed
Value for money paid
Good location
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2026
Chantelle
Staff were friendly, entry is through a bar - awkward when you are travelling with young children at night. Black mould in the shared showers. Room was clean and the location was very good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
Francis
Great value for staying in Sydney CBD
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2026
C Moira
Breakfast, food availability
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2026
Sharon
Clean room and baths. Staff friendly when findable.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Dallas
Tidy clean room, close to cruise ships.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2025
jackie
For the most part, the room was clean. Bathroom hot water pressure was low so it took a while for hot water to start but this was posted in plain site. Not ideal if you wanted a quick shower and it wasted a lot of water.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2025
Keith
Room was smelly
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2025
John
Great location 10 min walk to Cruise Terminal perfect for our stay
Room was tidy and the bar very busy most of the time but noise did not disturb us
Would recommend as good value stay in an expensive city
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
Wayne
Was a nice friendly atmosphere and nice food.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2025
Angela
Room was very clean & staff helpful. Tea & coffee provided. Room was a bit tired but served its purpose for the CBD of Sydney. The Occidental is a Very busy pub.
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2025
Anthony
Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms accessible and clean. The building construction noise across the street was not welcome at 3am but not the fault or within the control of the hotel. Attempted to have a meal for dinner but the pub was so chock a block full that we had to go elsewhere.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Andrew
Perfect location right next to Wynyard station (trains, buses, light rail, supermarket and food hall all within a block).
Beautiful old building.
Shared bathrooms excellent (aside from the lack of mirrors). Very large showers and always kept clean. Was initially worried about the \"shared\" aspect, but hardly saw another person in 4 days. Never had to wait.
Room adequate. Nothing fancy, but very clean. Great view across the park to the city. Could use maybe a power point or 2.
Saturday night traffic was noisy (of course), but despite two functions downstairs and a full bar, almost no noise audible from within the building.
Had a great stay. Would stay again and definitely recommend for a short city trip.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Rene
Cheapest place in Sydney to stay we like staying here on out travels. We enjoyed the bar down stairs. Easy to walk to public transport
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Dec 2025
Shangara
The room was too small for a couple. There was not enough room to put our things about. There are no mirrors in the male bathrooms to have shave. Staff was not courteous. I requested for some milk to make tea. Wr waited for an hour and when I complained the manager was telling me off saying no need to be angry. The staff was not very helpful, but the hotel was at the right location. All the attractions were in walking distance.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2025
Lorraine
Room was clean, staff friendly, beds comfortable. A lot of street and people noise.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
05 Dec 2025
Robert
​Great Location, but Unacceptable Room Quality and Service Gaps.
​The central location is excellent (5 stars), and some staff were helpful. However, the building is severely outdated. Key issues included no hot water at our room's sink and excessive noise from the street and the ground-floor bar due to thin walls/single-pane windows. No hangers in closet or in the room could be found - had to request from Bar staff.
​Ventilation is poor, and since the windows lack screens, you cannot open them, meaning towels and clothing will not dry. We also encountered significant hygiene problems (mold, insects, dirty carpet, uncleaned sheets). Crucially, there is zero assistance or housekeeping on Sundays, leaving guests stranded with issues like uncollected garbage. The serious comfort and cleanliness flaws outweigh the great location. Management of the property was contacted but are not willing to discount or refund - photos for proof on file.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2025
Greg
Nice and comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Caroline
Yes very tidy. Staff were very friendly
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2025
Jolynn
Staff are friendly & helpful, location is convenient, room is clean
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
25 Nov 2025
Elliot
Dirty rooms with creepy crawlies around. In shower rooms, lots of flies around.
Spend a little more and stay somewhere else.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2025
Lavau
Decent
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Stephen
Greetings by night manager - very good Service
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Cynthia
Great location super quiet as stayed Sunday night and pub is closed. Staff were very accommodating room was spacious clean and tidy. Budget accommodation but fine for family 2 adults and 2 teens pre cruise.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Donna
One night stay. Comfortable, clean, room, amiable staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
lee
In business for 175 years! The pub, especially outside is busy from 3:307 pm, very talkative after work crowd. Old woodwork, wi-fi was so spotty the TV was unwatchable, but had separate male and female bathrooms, shower rooms were lockable and not crowded. Not updated to modern hotel standards, but good price and the neighborhood is like NYC or Tokyo, so many people and shops, and places to eat. Any lack of the most modern amenities is made up by it’s 19th century building charm and close to town hall, the Queen Victoria Building shopping, the circular quay, so buses, trams and light rail in less than 500 feet away. Loved Sydney again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
Peter
Old word charm, beautiful
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2025
Kyra
Room was clean and as described, it had 3 beds and a small bathroom. It is an older hotel but great value for money as it is right in the CBD (which means there is city noise) and close to Circular Quay for my cruise departure, close to the train and light rail & Darling Harbour.
Only negatives - the pub is not open on a Sunday, which is when I was checking in, & no one is there, so you have to call a number on the front door and they send someone to check you in. There was no mention of this when booking through Wotif or in their details about the hotel. I also had to call on behalf of someone waiting downstairs as they were international guests and didn't have a phone to call or know what to do.
Also there was no hairdryer in the room but the info in the room said to speak to someone downstairs to borrow one but no one was there so had to call again to ask if I could borrow one and they dropped one off to my room.
There was a note in the bathroom that the hot water can take about 10 mins to come through (due to being an old hotel) & I didn't believe it but that was right. I had to run the water for about 10mins or so before any hot water came through, so if you are in a hurry be prepared for the wait or have a cold shower.
Other than that the staff were friendly and for a budget central hotel it was a good pick.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2025
Carolina
This is an excellent location and decent price point. A very cool historic building with a ground floor pub, restaurant son the next two floors and rooms above. Feels a little time travel-y! The pub is a busy spot for lunch and happy hour, there was no noise in the room though. Everything felt clean though basic so as long as you have the right expectations you will love it. And I walked everywhere from this spot and the train station is just across the street. Staff was ok, mostly friendly. For any front desk type stuff use the bar but if it’s before or after hours they have a number. Would stay here again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2025
Robyn
Very noisy location.
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2025
Emilia
Great location. Rooms are functional and clean. Lots of noise from the street and windows noisy... So if you want a quiet night then bring your earplugs!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
James
Location was brilliant. Close to train station so easy to access from airport. Pub it's above was very popular, good food/drink deals. While room was outdated it was clean and all you need for a couple of nights stay. A bit of street noise but manageable. For the price I highly recommend this place.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2025
Julie
Happy Hour busy with good prices and choices. Room clean and comfortable. Shared bathroom really needed a good scrub with a scrubbing brush. Liked the rustic decor.
Leisure

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