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Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills brings elegance to central Sydney. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar, savor a meal at the restaurant, or relax with coffee and tea in the lobby. The smoke-free property offers convenient ATM/banking services that make stays hassle-free.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 2)

Bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room No. 1)

Bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room No. 1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

Bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trinity - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dove & Olive - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Humble Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Città Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills

Upscale historic hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills provides a bar, a restaurant, and more.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills offer comforts such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with shower/tub combinations

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Shakespeare Hotel

Conveniences

  • ATM

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in ends at midnight, Monday-Saturday; and 10 PM on Sunday. Late check-in is not available.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills located?

Located in Surry Hills, this historic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crown Street, Capitol Theatre, and World Square Shopping Centre. Hyde Park and Sydney Cricket Ground are also within 1 mi (2 km). Central Light Rail Station is 11 minutes by foot and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 15 minutes.

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Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 247 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent property as advertised for a very reasonable price. Nice to stay somewhere with a bit of life downstairs in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comforable, friendly staff amd reasonable pricing. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value, comfy rooms

Cheap, old fashioned hotel rooms, but comfortable with good air conditioning and comfy beds.Good friendly bar downstairs. Very handy for trams and trains.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy to find your way around Sydney CBD. Noisy until 12pm (unbearably loud) and the room is musky, dated, and spartan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Navid

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Heavily stained mattress and very overpriced. Pretty good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous accommodation, so close to all the action. We chose this location because of its proximity (and easy public transport) to the Hordern Pavilion (for TISM in case you're wondering) and it is so close and convenient. We walked home from the venue, super quick and we walked into the city several times. The noise from the bar ends around midnight, although it never really bothered us. And although the rooms are dated, they are just stunning - lots of dark carpet and old furniture, but new mattress and aircon that works a treat. Shared bathrooms but there are two so there was never an issue with waiting for a shower or loo. And how convenient having a bar and bistro downstairs. Stoked we found this place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No TV, only a small computer monitor. No TV reception and the facilities (shower/toilets) were falling apart.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

DARSHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The folks managing this property are great people. But the property itself is very old. The shared bathroom aren't kept clean by other fellow residents. Not all things work in the room itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Shakespeare hotel is an amazing place to stay, not just for the beautiful interior but for the friendly and accommodating staff, and the great food and music downstairs. My boyfriend and I had an amazing trip and have even re-booked for our next stay. Thank you again to the staff at Shakespeare you are all amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
‘Heritage’ means completely unrenovated and in dire need of redecoration and repair. Fortunately the bed was very comfortable, the room quiet and plenty of hot water in the shared bathroom. It’s a great pub by the way, including really good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Must stay!

Simple comfort in a beautiful old building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quirky and quaint, it had everything I needed. Room was dusty and carpet not hoovered in corners. It reminded me of share houses I’ve lived in. If you like the patina of peeling wallpaper and the spooky feeling that things might fall apart the Shakey lives up to its nickname. Creaky doors and floors and bad works of art complete the grunge setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. We were more than happy with value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Made a big mistake with the date I booked but when I arrived they luckily had a spare room & adjusted my stay at no extra cost for which I’m incredibly grateful. Classic old style pub & hotel & the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to city. Cosy. Warm. Uniquely historical. Funky. Friendly staff. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Venetia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the old world charm. Loved the light rail proximity to the CBD. loved the general area. Not happy not having a kettle or bar fridge in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old Sydney pub, you will be sharing a bathroom/toilets & climbing stairs etc. We loved it! The room was clean & comfortable. The toilets & bathroom was clean & well stocked with paper towels & soap. Meals were excellent & staff very friendly & accomodating. It's close to the City & walking distance to the SCG. We'll stay again 😊

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff and environment was really nice. The beds are shocking though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, piping hot shower and friendly staff. Nice cafes close by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

The Shakespeare

Another visit and happy to stay again in future. Comfortable bed, great location and the Saturday night noise wasn’t a bother at all. Bathroom needs work, but it’s all about the hot water and it didn’t run out!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JasonBaker, Byron bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a fabulous piece of history. Charming, and a great experience with very professional and helpful staff. I will always stay here when in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, fine for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old English "room above a pub"

I was solo traveling and thought this might be a fun 'guest room above the pub' experience - and it was. The hotel reflects the personality of the old English pub it rests above in decor and ambiance. The room was clean if 'ruffled' in decor, which is what one might expect from a pub. The bed was large, comfortable and very clean. The shared bathrooms could use some refreshing in the paint/tile/polish department but were serviceable. The rooms are on the third floor, so there is no noise I noticed from the pub below. The pub was fun and, again, what you might expect in a neighborhood English bar in vibe, food and drink. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made this a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay in this old inner Sydney pub. Shared bathroom basic as you'd expect at a good price. Comfortable bed and aircondtioning great as very warm weather. Surry Hills neighbourhood fantastic with bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

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