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Sydney Harbour Hotel

55 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

4.1(1,879)· Google
60
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Sydney Harbour Hotel

A well-located hotel in The Rocks, Sydney, with a 4.1 rating across nearly 1,900 guests.

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55 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Opening hours

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00:00 – 23:59

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Why it's worth checking out

Sydney Harbour Hotel is a practical base for exploring The Rocks and Circular Quay, with the historic neighbourhood’s cobblestone streets, shops, galleries, restaurants and bars close by. The hotel is a short walk from the Overseas Passenger Terminal, while ferries, trains, light rail and buses provide access to the wider city. Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks Markets and the Royal Botanic Garden are all highlighted as nearby attractions.

The hotel combines heritage character with facilities designed for a comfortable stay. Its rooftop pool overlooks Circular Quay, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, giving guests a place to swim or relax with a city and harbour outlook. Playfair Restaurant serves breakfast, while the Lobby Bar offers beers, Australian craft beers, local wines and classic cocktails in the hotel’s heritage-listed setting. In-room dining is also available, with the restaurant menu including steaks, seafood, salads and desserts.

Accommodation ranges from Queen Rooms and rooms with two double beds to Superior, Deluxe and Executive King Rooms. Several room categories include harbour views, and the heritage-listed Superior King Room is described as having natural light, views towards The Rocks and the city skyline, a king-size bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge and other standard comforts. Accessible accommodation is also listed, as is a family-friendly room option.

The hotel suits visitors who want to spend their time around Sydney Harbour, whether they are planning sightseeing, a cultural break or a stay centred on The Rocks. It offers a convenient setting for exploring major landmarks on foot, then returning to a pool, restaurant, bar or in-room meal. Additional facilities include valet parking, local gym access, babysitting services and a coin-operated laundry, which may be useful for families and longer stays. Seniors Card holders can access a stated direct-booking offer, and guests staying two nights or more may be eligible for a longer-stay saving.

Spot Score

60

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.1 from 1,879 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
64
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
99

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.

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