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The Occidental Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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

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, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Martin Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

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

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Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Martin Place. Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pitt Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • King Street Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Martin Place - 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
  • ‪York Lane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Office Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nook Urban Fresh Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Regiment - ‬2 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 Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Occidental Hotel on May 4, 2026 start from CA $120, 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. 273 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 840 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharnelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

C Moira

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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy clean room, close to cruise ships.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jackie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was smelly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Lucrecia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shangara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff friendly, beds comfortable. A lot of street and people noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
​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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes very tidy. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025