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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills
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Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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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
Staff and environment was really nice. The beds are shocking though.
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
TIMOTHY
31 Dec, 2023
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.
Great location and easy to find your way around Sydney CBD.
Noisy until 12pm (unbearably loud) and the room is musky, dated, and spartan.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Russell
24 Apr, 2023
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.
‘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.
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.
You get what you pay for. We were more than happy with value for money.
Leon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
11 Feb, 2025
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.
No TV, only a small computer monitor. No TV reception and the facilities (shower/toilets) were falling apart.
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Marie
10 Dec, 2023
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.
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 😊