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Criterion Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
Hotel with a casino, a quick walk to Hyde Park

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Criterion Hotel Sydney, near Hyde Park, offers a lively escape with a casino featuring 30 slot machines and a sportsbook. Guests can dine at the restaurant, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff earns consistent praise.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighbourhood 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 local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Qudos Bank Arena.
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260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Castlereagh Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Walrus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Echo Point Karaoke Box - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

Hotel near Hyde Park
Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Criterion Hotel Sydney provides a casino, a bar and a restaurant. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 30 slot machines and a sports book. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Criterion Hotel Sydney offer thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • P.J. Gallaghers

Things to do

  • 30 slot machines
  • Casino
  • Sportsbook

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Hotel Sydney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

As of 23 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Hotel Sydney on 28 Sept, 2025 start from S$168.47, including 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.

How much is parking at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

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?

Checkout 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.

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Reviews

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art Deco building has great character. One thing to improve would be having a screen or door on the shower as the floor was saturated every time I used the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athanasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was affordable and everything was was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisamaree

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

8/10 Good

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great spot in the heart of the city.

Always stay here for nights in the city. Short walk to Town Hall light rail and trains. Great inner city pub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. Easy check in, centra location, beautiful building and most importantly - great shower and comfy bed. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Good for the money, seperate entrance from the pub which is nice. Rooms were mostly clean but some odd stains on pillows and other areas. No lift so be ready to climb a lot of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Great first time stay

Great hotel, very surprised at the cleanliness as other hotels don't have that comfy clean atmosphere, staff were very attentive, will definately be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Good place for a solo traveler

Nice place centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy central location. Great for a nights stay away that is not expensive .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sojung

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

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check-in was dependent on how busy staff were and we had to wait a further hour and a half after the stated time. Very conveniently located in the CBD, basic but comfortable pub-style accommodation and surprisingly quiet considering it's central hub location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Room spacious and clean. The beds are so comfortable.

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and central
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and like the new fit out. Room rate was good for a single person travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location everything you need for a short stay in Sydney. Super comfy bed. Great shower. Staff very obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to everywhere in the city.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So handy to trains and shopping. Easy to get around. Comfy bed. Bar downstairs good and nice food.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to shops public transport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. The room was clean and It was close to everything. The staff in the bar were very helpful and let us store our luggage there after check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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