Skip to main content

Criterion Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
Hotel with casino, near Hyde Park

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Criterion Hotel Sydney

Family Room, Multiple Beds | Street view
Casino
Interior detail
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Located near Hyde Park, Criterion Hotel Sydney offers an exciting retreat with a casino featuring 30 slot machines and a sportsbook. Enjoy the hotel's restaurant and bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff at this ideally situated hotel.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Casino
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$117 nightly
The total price is $130
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Family Room

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for King Room

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Double Room

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Single Room

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Triple Room

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Similar properties

City view
Hotel Coronation
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
$126 nightly
The price is $139
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Coronation
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 16 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 17 min walk
  • Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
  • Museum Station - 6 min walk
  • St. James Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Castlereagh Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Coronation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Walrus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Echo Point - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

Criterion Hotel Sydney features a casino and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Sydney Town Hall and Hyde Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, World Square Shopping Centre and Pitt Street Mall are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Town Hall Station is 2 minutes and Museum Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Sportsbook

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Casino
  • 30 casino slot machines

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

P.J. Gallaghers - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Criterion Hotel Sydney
Criterion Sydney
Criterion Hotel
Criterion Hotel Sydney Hotel
Criterion Hotel Sydney Sydney
Criterion Hotel Sydney Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Criterion Hotel Sydney 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Yes, the 90 square-foot casino features 30 slot machines. Sportsbook is offered.

What is there to do at Criterion Hotel Sydney and nearby?

Criterion Hotel Sydney has a casino.

Are there restaurants at or near Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, P.J. Gallaghers.

What's the area around Criterion Hotel Sydney like?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station and 2 minutes' walk from Sydney Town Hall. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Bar
Elevator
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Food
Toilet

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean amenities central location. Had a lovely stay.
Joanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely renovated in a good location.
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place for a solo traveler

Nice place centrally located.
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Room spacious and clean. The beds are so comfortable.

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great price

Amazing hotel and central to the shopping area. Rooms were clean and cosy. Toilets are spotless and love the stay here. Only negative is that there is no lifts so you will need to carry your bag up the stairs
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy walking to shops public transport
Leanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very good stay. Very well located, near town hall station (where you get everything for everywhere), refurbished room, good spacious, good bathroom, good bed. The only remark is there is no breakfast, but there is a dulce gusto machine (free) and several coffee shops very close. I recommend the stay.
Pedro, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and a good pub!

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.
Sharon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent little hotel. Small rooms but good if you want something cheap and easy in the CBD. Good for young people travelling and people who just want somewhere to sleep and leave their things. Felt secure, room was clean, and they were happy to look after our bags for us on our last day after checkout till we were ready to head to their airport.
Emily, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Feels like a hostel. Check in is at a bar that looks like a students hangout
Adam, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very basic bathroom very very tiny
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Iryna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hotel in city centre.

Nice comfy room. Friendly welcome. Fairly quiet for a city centre hotel. Food in the bar is good, with daily specials, Mon-Thu. The hotel is an art deco building from the 1930s, so don't expect a lift. Town Hall station just a couple of minutes walk.
Julian, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very noisy and very small room
katrina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good stay at Criterion

Good location , great for what I needed. The manger showed me to my room , turned on tv , said it was tricky and then left . Only local stations able to be accessed but okay by me. Up 3 flights of stairs so could be a problem if you had lots of luggage. Very quiet which was surprising due to its central local. Reno is good , bubble shower good
Ann, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

nothing really
Fredrick, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

I had to leave my bag at 0700 and there were no staff around. I collected it easily at 1400.
Julie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The shower/bathroom had a backed up sewage smell after the first night and the drain in the shower doesnt drain properly. Pools of water were still there for all the night we stayed. The air conditioning unit in the room would also blowout these black chunks of plastic or foam like material and would get all over the mattress.
Jacob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clear room, friendly and helpful staff. Great bar and food!
Stuart, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room for a great price
Dian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff & location. Easy to get transport, nightlife & food. Old trendy pub, tidy and clean rooms. But my only negative would be that it has a weird smell coming from bathroom, which it could be due to that fact that the shower properly needs a shower curtin-The water from shower floods the bathroom & wets the carpet near bathroom. (or it might be the drains)
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful art deco building and decoration.
Jane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Art Deco building has great character. One thing to improve would be having a screen or door on the shower as the floor was saturated every time I used the shower.
Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay with my partner was absolutely great. All the staff were very professional and the room was super clean and roomy, and the check in was fast and smooth. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you to all the staff for fantastic stay
Simon, 1-night trip