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Rydges Sydney Central

4.5 star property
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Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Breakfast served
Banquet hall
Exterior
Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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28 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe City King or Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Balcony Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rydges Sydney Central

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Rydges Sydney Central offers 309 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Rydges Sydney Central's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre
As a guest of Rydges Sydney Central, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 11 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 14047 square feet (1305 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Rydges Sydney Central. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Manna Loft – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Sydney Brewery – This brewpub specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (AUD 58 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Manna Loft
  • Sydney Brewery

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (14,047 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from AUD 20 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: AUD 58 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Sebel Surry Hills Sydney
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The Sebel Surry Hills Hotel Sydney
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Rydges Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

staff were very friendly, room was nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights. It’s close to central station and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities. Lots of food options around and transport super close and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a great holiday and the hotel was i n such a great convenient spot for getting around the city
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good amenities with a pool and nice gym. Sydney Brewery was a good place to eat and great value. I’ve stayed in better rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Great room and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast with great choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check in excellent lovely room looking forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room with the comfiest beds ever. Reception staff very accommodating. Highly recommend 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, tall ceilings, got a bargain with free parking and AWESOME buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Enzo

Liked: Staff & service
GOOD LOCATION
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were tops. Room was comfortable, Gym was good, but needed a multi-gym. Love the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and excellent location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and kind. The room was clean and spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the check-in and the friendly staff was a pleasant stay. Breakfast bar was kept full to cater for the patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is spotless! so clean, crisp and well presented. Facilities excellent, stayed for 2 day conference and everything provided was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and breakfasts - Fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and staff were very professional in every way
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for a few days, clean room, nice staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shandel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable room.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and GREAT air conditioning. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, great neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026