The Occidental Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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43 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Martin Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Sydney

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll find Pitt Street Mall and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Also, Hyde Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • King Street Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pitt Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wynyard Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nook Urban Fresh Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Office Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪York Lane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Occidental Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Occidental Hotel

Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Occidental Hotel offers 12 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ground floor bar]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

The Occidental Hotel Hotel
The Occidental Hotel Sydney
The Occidental Hotel Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Occidental Hotel to the airport?

The Occidental Hotel is 10.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Occidental Hotel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Occidental Hotel on Jun 22, 2026 start from CA $102, 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 The Occidental Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Occidental Hotel.

How close is The Occidental Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (26-min drive) from Coogee Beach and 6.3 mi (32-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Occidental Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Occidental Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Occidental Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Occidental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Occidental Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a pool?

The Occidental Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Occidental Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Occidental Hotel to downtown Sydney?

The Occidental Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Sydney.

The Occidental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 878 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet place and was well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the hotel was convenient to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Giid ce tral location near the harbor. Great value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laurent

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the rooms are very dated but the reception staff were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a nice friendly atmosphere and nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for staying in Sydney CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
spotless rooms, amazing water pressure, friendly bar staff, easy sign in and out process, in a very accessible place. will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stopover before our cruise. Walkable distance to the port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy clean room, close to cruise ships.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy earlier on from down stsirs then lots of noise from york str side of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are friendly & helpful, location is convenient, room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean Check in was easy Shared bathroom was in fact a lockable single bathroom. Comfortable bed Value for money paid Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room but old building. Good location for activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay here often and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was tired but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay. Comfortable, clean, room, amiable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

C Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast, food availability
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and baths. Staff friendly when findable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025