The Occidental Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Martin Place. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Circular Quay and Sydney Town Hall are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Wynyard Station is steps away and Martin Place Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check in from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Occidental Hotel Hotel
The Occidental Hotel Sydney
The Occidental Hotel Hotel Sydney
Frequently asked questions
Does The Occidental Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Occidental Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Occidental Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Occidental Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Occidental Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Occidental Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Occidental Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Occidental Hotel and nearby?
The Occidental Hotel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near The Occidental Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Occidental Hotel like?
The Occidental Hotel is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 2-minute walk from Wynyard Station and 15 minutes' walk from Circular Quay. Our travellers say that the local area is very central.
The Occidental Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2025
Helen
Helen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Jan 2025
Bernard
Bernard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Dec 2024
Very good youth hostel type private room
A cheap private room youth hostel style (shared bathroom). It was our choice. Good bedding and private space Good area close to tourist area.
Bernadette
Bernadette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Minjung
Minjung, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Anna
Anna, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
We didn’t expect a fancy hotel so we were very happy with our stay. The live-in staff member really tried to help me when I stuffed up the second booking.
brooke
brooke, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Very close to Sydney CBD
Thayna thamyres
Thayna thamyres, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2024
This hotel has shared facilities which was noted at the outset. The facilities were clean and appeared to have been recengly renovated. TV in the rooms is hitcand miss often losing reception. This maybe due to hight buildings around the hotel and the aerial was rabbit ears.
The big negative was the taste of thecwater .it tadted vile. Most likely to the age of the pipes. If staying bring bottled water.
Would I stay there again? Most definitely. It is cheap and quality exceeds price charged
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Very good value
leon
leon, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Oct 2024
If you are after a convenient inexpensive nightbin town that has enough comfort, at an excellent price, this is it.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 Oct 2024
Location was perfect and if you don't mind not sleeping it was great. Its on a busy road so traffic and the pedestrian crossing sound kept us awake most of the night. Bring earplugs. Check in was a bit confusing, we went to the bar and was sent to another section. It's a very popular pub so there were a lot of people everywhere which made it a but tricky with our suitcases. They were accommodating to watching our bags as our rooms weren't ready yet
Gabrielle
Gabrielle, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
3 Oct 2024
Astra
Astra, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2024
It’s fine.
It was ok. Cheap. Old. Not unexpected and appropriate for the price.
Michael
Michael, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
Kj
Kj, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
Not bad for its price. We stayed on 4th floor, the wifi was a little weak and sometimes we lost connection to wifi
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2024
Antonio
Antonio, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Sept 2024
Pip
Pip, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2024
Central and affordable
We used the accommodation as part of participating in the Sydney Marathon. The rooms were basic, but clean. It is an old building and the rooms are located on the 3rd and 4rd floors of a very busy pub. If you are noise intolerant this is not the place for you. There is a function room on the 2nd floor that hosted functions during our stay. We were on the third floor. The windows in the rooms were not soundproof. Pub crawlers became noisier as the evenings progressed.
On the plus side, you are close to all public transport and restaurants. You are also walking distance from all the main tourist attractions. The staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and attended to on a daily basis.
If you are looking for affordable accommodation but don't mind the business of the city and noise of the pub we can recommend this accommodation.
Elmien
Elmien, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Sept 2024
The facilities are quite dated and basic. It takes at least 5 minutes to get hot water to the 4th floor. The bed is lumpy. The a/c did not work. Entry is they a pub that can be quite crowded.
Donald
Donald, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Sept 2024
Staff helpful and flexible. Central location, qalkabke and nearby public transport. Clean and tidy.