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Royal Hotel Sydney

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Located close to Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk, Royal Hotel Sydney provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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#1&2 Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#1&2 Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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#11 King Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#11 King Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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#10 Traditional Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#10 Traditional Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#9 Royal Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#9 Royal Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#12 Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#12 Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#7 Traditionnal Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#5 Traditionnal Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#5 Traditionnal Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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#3 King Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#3 King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Sydney, Royal Hotel Sydney is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mira River Provincial Park, while Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science and Whitney Pier Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Centre 200, and consider making time for Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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345 Esplanade Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1A9

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Fiddle
    World's Largest Fiddle
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science
    Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centre 200
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    5 min walk
  • Philthy Philly's
    6 min walk
  • Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Doktor Luke's Coffee House
    2 min walk
  • A Bite of Asia
    6 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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of CAD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Ice maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number STR2526T4667, STR2627T4105

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Hotel Sydney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Hotel Sydney located?

Located in the heart of Sydney, this bed & breakfast is steps from Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Centre 200 and World's Largest Fiddle are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Royal Hotel Sydney Reviews

6.8

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

6.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This certainly is a special place. It is a very old house and our rooms were on the 3rd floor, without elevator. We had to leave at 3am to catch a flight and that went without problems. The place is very well situated, very close the the Governor's restaurant, which we can only recommend. There are special procedures that need to be adhered to (no shoes in the house and no barefeet, you have to be quiet, you have to read the instructions 24 hours before arriving and you also have to confirm your stay 24 hours before. When we arrived early, nobody was there but there was a phone number we could call for further instructions. There is breakfast served but we missed that, no other food is served at the property. Quite a unique experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great location, very clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great downtown location, uniquely older building, quaint and warm decorations. Loved the paintings in the stairwell! Promote a very quiet atmostphere. Check in was easy as the hostess showed us how to work the locks on both the front door and our room door. My husband forgot to bring a fan (which he usually sleeps with one on) and the hostess brought one up and set it up in the room! There were 2 tiny dogs that greeted us and even followed us upstairs with the hostess. We stayed in room #10 - very clean entey area / bedroom / bathroom & tastefully decorated. Check-in snacks, water & coffee provided! Will stay again! Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Émmaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, was downtown so I was able to walk to the bars and restaurants. The Hotel was clean and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky proprietress, especially at check-in, but after that lovely. The rooms were beautiful and were made up every day of our four-night stay. Breakfast was excellent, and the proprietress prepared it with care and flexibility for different dietary needs. Dog and cat co-hosts were adorable. Helpful tips on things to do and see were tailored to individual needs. All in all, this was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we stayed here. Carmen was a gracious host-welcomed us immediately. Our room was so clean and I loved the decor throughout. Very close to the waterfront and walking distance to great restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Vintage, clean & great location!

The location was fantastic! The establishment has been restored amazingly. Check in was easy, once the code worked for our door. No elevators and we were on the third floor, so we brought up only what we needed for the night. It was clean, quiet and our bed was comfortable. Location is great, walkable to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful small hotel. Our room on the top floor was very comfortable and the bathroom remodel was well-designed and executed. We were well treated by friendly staff and fed a scrumptious breakfast. We enjoyed walking the nearby boardwalk and eating in the nearby pub, entertained by live music. I heartily recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was very close to restaurants on Charlotte street. My room was very noisy with loud rtaffic outside. Was hot as a/c was not turned on nor instructions given for its operation. Host/owner was rude and did not seem to want the business. She mentioned it wasn't a hotel but was her home. They shouldn't be charging hotel prices for BandB room. I don't think manager should be client facing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like there was no one greeting you as you come in to answer questions,I did follow directions that were written for everyone to read and had a question, so I called the number in which I didn’t receive an answer….lucky for me a guest staying there came in at the same time and could answer my question…the customer relations and arrogance of the owner was uncalled for when I did get speak to her and I wouldn’t recommend based solely on that experience….i did like the cleanliness of the inside of the premises but we did sit out on the patio with two benches that were very rickety and in the short time we were there seen two rats….my experience not great unfortunately …I read reviews prior to booking but gave it a benefit of doubt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless check-in. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host and owner (Carmen) is courteous and welcoming. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Her hotel is very clean and charmingly decorated. I loved the experience of being in an Inn that has been in operation since 1785. Being so close to the waterfront and downtown amenities was a plus as well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast with so many choices, so clean and comfortable rooms and bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shoes allowed from the front door throughout the hotel. So take some slippers!! The owner makes you feel like you are invading here space and makes you feel like her time is more important than the customers time. There are lots of rules and $100 potential fine if you make a sound or wear your shoes. The owner can be quite sarcastic . Lastly She was upset by the amount paid. I booked online so they set the price not me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charmaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rats, loud, unsafe, terrible service worst ever DO NO STAY THERE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruben

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

A cultural gem in Sydney

Amazing historic hotel from the 1800’s in immaculate conditions, located in a great spot and close to many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Wicked spot. Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Heritage property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful beautifully decorated Victorian hotel from 1875. A very nice parlor to relax in with games for the kids and an equally charming dining room. Breakfast if you want it. Your host, Simone, loves to talk with her guests and is very helpful. Several good restaurants just a block away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely old building. Well kept. Wasn’t fussy about the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well-maintained and the hostess is very careful to assure that clients do not disturb others. Make sure you do not arrive early before the check-in time of 3 PM. Be prepared for a little yappy, but cute dog that will bark at you when you enter, but the puppy is harmless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bambi

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t have breakfast. So can’t rate that. Rooms clean but small. Strict rules (to each their own) but was approached re: parking slightly over the white line where we had no choice as the other car parked next to us only left that space and we weren’t staying, we were grabbing something and leaving again. Loud at night with the sound of cars racing up the streets. Decent location tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RHONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carmen was very helpful. I really appreciate her attention to detail throughout the hotel. If you are traveling with small children it might not be a good fit. There are some rules such as removing one’s shoes, wearing slippers (provided) to your room, and being quiet on the way to your room. None of these things bothered us. I also liked the convenience of location. There has been a lot of thought and love put into this hotel. It was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was beautiful and clean. However the host has very strict house rules given it is her house. We struggled getting our bags up 3 flights of stairs and did make a little noise; she confronted us and she threatened taking some damage deposit if we made any further noise even at 5 pm in the afternoon. We felt like we were walking on eggshells and were very uncomfortable our entire stay. The same evening another couple was confronted for similar issues. She should not be running a "hotel" as she makes it clear it is her home so her rules. I wish i had read the other guest reviews. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025