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Criterion Hotel Sydney

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The Criterion Hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a covered entrance, and a tiled facade. - Criterion Hotel Sydney (Sydney)
A bar area with a polished wood counter, a variety of bottles, and a large mirror. - Criterion Hotel Sydney (Sydney)
A restaurant interior with a booth seating area, bar stools, and a view through the windows. - Criterion Hotel Sydney (Sydney)
A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, and a framed picture of a bridge on the wall. - Criterion Hotel Sydney (Sydney)
A staircase with a metal handrail and a potted plant beside it. - Criterion Hotel Sydney (Sydney)
Located close to Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye, Criterion Hotel Sydney provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with three beds, a large window, and a patterned wall.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a remote control, a red pillow, a white bedspread, and a cityscape poster on the wall.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a large painting, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a coat rack.

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighborhood in Sydney, Criterion Hotel Sydney is in a shopping district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Bondi Beach, while SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Afterpay Arena. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • A shopping mall with a large clock tower, multiple levels, and a Christmas tree.
    QVB
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A nighttime cityscape with a prominent illuminated building reflecting in a body of water, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and trees.
    Hyde Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and flags.
    Sydney Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A city skyline with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Sydney Tower Eye
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station
    2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station
    13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Arthouse Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Criterion Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Park St Diner
    1 min walk
  • Sushi Hotaru
    2 min walk
  • Hotel Coronation
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Criterion Hotel

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 19 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Hotel Sydney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Criterion Hotel Sydney doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Criterion Hotel Sydney located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Circular Quay are also within 1 mi (2 km). Town Hall Station is only a 2-minute walk and Museum Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, friendly staff, comfortable bed and excellent food! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff friendly and its clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to thank ALL the team at the Criterion Hotel for their help with my stay. They were all very friendly and helpful. I arrived, not realising that I had accidentally cancelled my booking. They made sure I had accommodation for my trip and that I wasn't stuck with anywhere to stay. I had to shuffle around 3 different rooms to do this, but that was no issue at all. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay in Sydney. Great location, great staff, great bar, great food. 5 starrs all around. Thank you. Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is perfectly located and the rooms are clean. However the staff is never around to refill the coffee station or to provide toilet paper etc. all in all, ok
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clear room, friendly and helpful staff. Great bar and food!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and the staff courteous and super helpful. Loved the 20s vibe that respects the year of construction. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms (although very small) and friendly staff! 4 stars due to being woken up at 5AM due to construction. Location is amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty carpet, old and bad quality bedsheets and towels, noice outside. Fun pub and a good thing, very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located near Gadigal Station and Hyde Park. Perfect for my requirements
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a wonderful hotel. From the time we arrived it was awesome. The staff were excellent and could not do enough for us, great location and the rooms were lovely. We had dinner there and the food was excellent. They go above and beyond. Would definitely stay there again, highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Hotel
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nicely renovated in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in CBD. Directly across from Metro train, walking distance to QVB, State Theatre & much more. Room is clean, comfortable bed, air con, TV & hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice for a couple nights. Very good location with many walkable sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but totally adequate;great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy to get to, staff were helpful and friendly and was perfect for 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and tidy, amenities within expectation for the price point. Quite the novel experience doing checkin at the bar. No elevator so have that in mind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay with my partner was absolutely great. All the staff were very professional and the room was super clean and roomy, and the check in was fast and smooth. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you to all the staff for fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest but clean and good amenities. Excellent central location. No lift though!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in the middle of Sydney with a reasonable price. If you want to stop by Sydney for shopping, it is one of best options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff on check in , really friendly and show you to your room.Irish pub downstairs and standard pub upstairs with great meals …. Close to everything being in Pitt St in the heart of the city…. Loved the place , will stay again when in Sydney .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel, great price

Amazing hotel and central to the shopping area. Rooms were clean and cosy. Toilets are spotless and love the stay here. Only negative is that there is no lifts so you will need to carry your bag up the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Clean room, not too bad. Was a couple cockroaches in the bathroom and there was an aircon directly outside one of my windows which never stopped making a loudish noise which made it hard to sleep though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026