City center stay.At this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. Also, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sydney Tower Eye - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Workshop Espresso - 2 min walk
The Arthouse Hotel - 2 min walk
Sakura Japanese Kitchen - 2 min walk
The Walrus Cafe - 1 min walk
Big Bite on Pitt - 1 min walk
About this property
Criterion Hotel Sydney
3-star hotel near Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, a sportsbook, and an ATM are also featured at Criterion Hotel Sydney.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sydney hotel.
19 guestrooms or units
Casino
Storage area for luggage
ATM
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Criterion Hotel Sydney offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
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 percent 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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Room smelt terrible, mouldy. Windows don’t open. Bathroom cubicle disgusting and glass practically see through, very awkward with teenage girls. No towels in room
It was clean, easy to get to, staff were helpful and friendly and was perfect for 1 person.
Kristin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Lynda
Travelled with partner
9 Nov 2024
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
Modest but clean and good amenities. Excellent central location. No lift though!
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Ann
20 Sep 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is at the top of a hotel/pub which was busy upon arrival. Staff were helpful with check in. Rooms clean, compact. Dodgy power socket in the wall which came off completely when unplugging my device. Average spot for an overnight stay.
Nice clean and quiet I was on top floor had for me with bad knee next time I will make sure I’m on first floor only thing wrong
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
JON
11 Jul 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
JON
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Gary Richard
8 Jul 2024
Gary Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Emma
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice for a couple nights. Very good location with many walkable sights.
Emma
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Iryna
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is brilliant, close to Town Hall and etc, but the window looks to all construction side and noise bad; in shower the handle wasn’t working and basin not working too; others are ok for night stay.
Great location, accomodating staff. I knew there was no elevator, so can't complain about that! Pub was great for happy hour and dinner. Bathroom was smallish and reminded me of being in an RV, but knew about that too. All in all a good place to stay for a couple of days.
I love staying @ The Criterion Hotel. It’s a fab old building, perfect location, simple amenities and comfortable.
If you’re a Diva - don’t come here. The stairs will be too hard for your precious self.
But if you want good accomodation, in the centre of mighty Sydders with cafes and restaurants and entertainment all around you, as well as some nature with Hyde Park so close and without having to secure a personal loan, The Criterion is it.