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Royal Exhibition Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near International Convention Centre Sydney

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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86-88 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Surry Hills stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Surry Hills hotel, you'll find Capitol Theatre and Hyde Park. Star Casino and International Convention Centre Sydney are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Crown Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway Snacks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saltie. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gou Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madison Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-mori - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Exhibition Hotel

3-star hotel near International Convention Centre Sydney
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Royal Exhibition Hotel.
  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1870
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Royal Exhibition Hotel offers 13 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.65 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.65 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Royal Exhibition Hotel Surry Hills
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Exhibition Hotel to the airport?

Royal Exhibition Hotel is 5.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

As of Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Exhibition Hotel on Apr 27, 2026 start from CA $154, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Royal Exhibition Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Exhibition Hotel.

How close is Royal Exhibition Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.6 mi (19-min drive) from Coogee Beach and 4.6 mi (20-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Exhibition Hotel offer free breakfast?

Royal Exhibition Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Royal Exhibition Hotel have a pool?

Royal Exhibition Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Exhibition Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Exhibition Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Exhibition Hotel to downtown Sydney?

Royal Exhibition Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Sydney.

Royal Exhibition Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 675 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phillip, Pialba

Ideal position, close to public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Merv

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Room as advertised … super handy to central
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, good value for the location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and 1st room aircon did not work. Eventually changed to different room. Much bigger than original room which had a very tiny bathroom. Both rooms had been newly renovated but walking down hallway felt and sounded like the floor was going to collapse. Staff were friendly but not professional. Very overpriced for what it is but prices seemed inflated for AC/DC concert dates.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay and will be back. Staff were courteous and professional, good security, room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was neat, clean and quiet. Good location. The security code access system worked well. The A/C unit did not work as it should as it did not cool the room and would shut down after a few minutes if set to "Cool" mode. Fan mode worked. As windows are sealed closed the room did get very hot and stuffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, BATEAU BAY

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big, spotlessly clean and comfortable room right near the station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient cannot go wrong with a pub great accommodation and centrally centred
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean n convenient location close to Central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to trains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, was great easy access to public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very clean, well appointed, spacious, next door to central statuon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy, cessnock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How close to central it was for an over night stay maybe once the Reno’s are done it might be ok but. Night time staff not very helpful. Lots of noise from street then works early hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good: Room was clean, although a little dated, comfy bed and serviced daily including bottled water. Food and drinks from downstairs bar were excellent. Friendly and obliging staff. Excellent location. Not so good: Hotel current under renovation. Construction noise from 6.00am. Street noise from 24hr bar opposite and trams. Elevator not working (staff happily assisted with luggage). No secure luggage storage (limited storage within bar area). Very, very slow free wi-fi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great for country rail travel, only minutes from Central Station sydney. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On arriving at Property staff very helpful but room on my inspection had a shower door that only could be opened inwards, no way around it . notified staff who could not help as hotel was full, rang in morning and could not say if they had another room till others had booked out at 10am, difficult for me as I had meetings to attend at 8.30am elsewhere and my elderly husband I left there in room, then had to leave my important meeting to rearrange moving all into a new room which staff did send me notification of prior. but also that cleaners needed to clean my original room. just a comment by staff that they would be renovating bathrooms.I wonder who else had not complained re the shower and it was being cleaned for the next customer!!! On arriving back at the desk I only had an apologetic word from the lass on the Bar who was very helpful but not a word of apology from Proprietor. This hotel is convenient to my office and Trains, and have stayed before and meals very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025