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Hotel Challis Potts Point

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Woolloomooloo Wharf

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A staircase leading to a building entrance with a black and white patterned floor mat, white columns, and a sign indicating room numbers 21-23.
A reception area with a marble counter, framed artwork on the wall, and a patterned floor.
A dining room with a round table, wicker chairs, a chandelier, and green walls.
A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with a view, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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21-23 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, The Domain
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Compact Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows, a framed botanical print on the wall, a window with a view, and a door with a number plate.

Compact Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and grey pillows, a dark green upholstered headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows, a framed botanical print on the wall, a window with a view, and a door with a number plate.

Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A balcony with two wicker chairs, a white table, and a potted plant. The balcony has a black and white checkered floor and a white railing. In the background, there is a brick building with windows and balconies.

Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Premium King Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a green headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a sign.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with books, a TV, a wardrobe, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and an air conditioner.

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed artwork.

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Heart of Sydney.Within a 15-minute walk of this Potts Point hotel, you'll find Woolloomooloo Wharf and Royal Botanic Gardens. The Domain and Hyde Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Woolloomooloo Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Domain - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Café de Wheels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tilbury Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Woolloomooloo Wharf
As a guest of Hotel Challis Potts Point, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Challis Potts Point also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sydney hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1896
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Challis Potts Point offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Challis Potts Point
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Challis Hotel Sydney
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Hotel Challis Potts Point Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Challis Potts Point to the airport?

Hotel Challis Potts Point is 10.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Challis Potts Point on Oct 11, 2026 start from CA $115, 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 Hotel Challis Potts Point have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Challis Potts Point.

How close is Hotel Challis Potts Point to the beach?

This hotel is 10.9 mi (37-min drive) from Manly Beach and 4.8 mi (24-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Challis Potts Point, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 30 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point have a pool?

Hotel Challis Potts Point does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Challis Potts Point have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Challis Potts Point to downtown Sydney?

Hotel Challis Potts Point is 0.9 mi away from Sydney.

Hotel Challis Potts Point Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 914 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic area- lovely quaint hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, lovely location, quiet, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and good value for area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! Breakfasts at The Grumpy Baker, dinner at Italian across the road and Potts Point Pub and easy walk to train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel, great location, easy access to the centre of Sydney
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location so close to the best part of potts point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great location, friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful building in excellent neighborhood. Avoid staying in rooms on ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property near the cafe hub of Potts Point as well as the style of the fitout, utilising all available spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location and a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room, upscale linens, tasteful design touches, super friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming boutique hotel in a great location. Just be prepared to do stairs even after taking the elevator. Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to attractions and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but great room, a/c strong, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in a very convenient area. Really loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and generally good stay in Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space, great accommodations, loved it and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location clean staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024