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The Occidental Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with bars, a short walk to Pitt Street Mall

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Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
The Occidental Hotel places travelers in central Sydney, blending modern comforts with personalized service. Its prime location offers easy access to Star Casino and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and meals at the hotel restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Share (1 Queen and 1 Single Bed) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room (1 Queen and 2 Single) with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
43 York St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Circular Quay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Star Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

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
  • ‪The Occidental Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Regiment - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bopp & Tone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'uchi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Occidental Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Circular Quay and Star Casino, The Occidental Hotel provides 2 bars, a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Occidental Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Microwaves and irons/ironing boards

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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, 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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Occidental Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Occidental Hotel?

The Occidental Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Occidental Hotel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, and from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Occidental Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Occidental Hotel located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Australia Square, Pitt Street Mall, and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Martin Place and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 10 minutes. Wynyard Station is only a 2-minute walk and Martin Place Station is 7 minutes.

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The Occidental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 726 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

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

10/10 Excellent

Shubham Subrot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great start y
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's excellent value for money. The rooms are comfortable and clean and Wynyard Station is a block away, meaning you can roll out of bed and jump on the train to wherever you want to go. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness
Atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rogue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Exactly what they advertised, clean, local and a bit noisy. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did what it said cheap and cheerful accommodation when just want get your head down
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a nice area of Sydney CBD n close to Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location, quirky heritage building, however, no hot water and large informal rough sleeping community in abandoned building next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

earl

Great for the price. Read description to be sure its what youre looking for. Located next to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

sharon

Nicè and close to the OPT, perfectly situated for sleep over before our cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique original historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right in the centre of the city walking distance to all the sites including, Sydney harbour Bridge, opera house and Darling Harbour. Just remember this is an old budget hotel so don’t expect modern facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay with everything as described. The beer and food served in the pub was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cheap, clean, relatively quiet and staff always helpful. Shared bathrooms very rarely saw anyone else. Place is old but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Thought the hotel was open Sundays, but wasn't. Called the noted numbers upon arrival to gain access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in the city. Right next to Wynyard Station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff ,great meals and very reasonable priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kwok Chung

Disliked: Amenities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Good location. Good bar and restaurant. Room okay. Good cheap stop-over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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