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7.2

1,146 reviews

Criterion Hotel Sydney

Criterion Hotel Sydney

260 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000, Australia

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Casino

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Criterion Hotel Sydney

Welcome to the Criterion Hotel Sydney, where your adventure in the vibrant heart of the city begins! With a prime location just 0.4mi from the bustling city center, you can easily explore all that Sydney has to offer. Priced starting at only $164, this delightful 3-star hotel combines comfort with an unbeatable experience. Nestled at 260 Pitt Street, you’ll be within a stone's throw of stunning landmarks, lively shops, and an energetic atmosphere that Sydney is famous for.

Step inside, and you’ll discover the hotel's array of fabulous amenities designed to elevate your stay. Dive into excitement at the on-site casino, savor mouthwatering dishes at the restaurant, or relax with a refreshing drink at the bar. Plus, with free Wi-Fi and streaming services, you can easily catch up on your favorite shows or share your travel snaps! Enjoy free live music performances to kick back and unwind after a day of exploring the city's treasures. With air-conditioned non-smoking rooms and complimentary toiletries, your comfort is guaranteed.

Don’t just take our word for it—this hotel has been loved by many, boasting a solid 1146 reviews from happy guests! The Criterion Hotel Sydney promises a unique blend of entertainment and relaxation, making it the perfect nest for travelers looking to experience the electric vibe of Sydney. Come and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Once you find your way back to the Criterion Hotel Sydney after a day filled with adventure, you’ll be greeted by a multitude of accommodation choices that cater to every type of traveler. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat for two, like the Deluxe, 1 Bed room, or need ample space for the whole tribe in the spacious Deluxe Family room, you're bound to find an option that suits your needs. Featuring a delightful range of room types—each designed to maximize comfort—every stay guarantees a memorable experience in this enchanting city.

Imagine sinking into a comfortable bed after a night of fun at the on-site casino or enjoying the thrilling nightlife of Sydney. The hotel’s non-smoking rooms are furnished to welcome you with soothing decor and essential amenities. With air conditioning to create the perfect atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home as you prepare for new adventures each day. Plus, the cozy atmosphere of each room becomes the ideal backdrop for recounting the day’s discoveries or simply relaxing with your favorite shows using the complimentary streaming services.

When it comes to ensuring a seamless stay, the Criterion Hotel Sydney goes the extra mile with a variety of payment options. While cash isn’t accepted, you can whip out your Visa, American Express, or any number of preferred cards to settle in without a hitch. With fantastic hospitality, a prime city center location, and plenty of comforts to enjoy, this hotel is your ticket to not just a stay, but a vibrantly immersive experience that will have you talking about your trip to Sydney long after the last departure. Prepare your bags and get ready to make unforgettable memories!

Closest airports

Sydney International Airport

5.3mi

Most popular amenities

Casino

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Free toiletries

Rooms

Superior King Room in Criterion Hotel Sydney

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Superior, King Size

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

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Experience the comfort of our Superior King Room, equipped with a spacious Queen size bed, private bathroom, and a variety of amenities such as a flat-screen TV and free toiletries for a delightful stay.

Deluxe Single Room in Criterion Hotel Sydney

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Deluxe, Single

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Deluxe Single Room, featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Perfect for solo travelers, this 108 sqft room offers a cozy sitting area and a relaxing twin bed, ensuring a pleasant stay.

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Deluxe, 1 Bed

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Family, 4 Bed

195 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit offers 4 beds.

Deluxe Double Room in Criterion Hotel Sydney

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

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Triple Room

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe Family

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

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Family

1 King Size Bed

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Single Room

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Guest reviews

7.2

1,146 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

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Featured reviews:

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Sree

10

July 2024

Hotel team members were welcoming and extremely helpful. They were always available and sincerely committed to ensuring that guests enjoyed a comfortable stay at this hotel. Neighborhood was very pleasant with great ambience. Since we stayed for 28 days , while booking the room, we requested for a Mini Fridge in our room. The manager already arranged for the Mini Fridge to be kept in our room prior to our arrival and Check-In . And we really appreciate it. There was hot water, creamers, coffee and tea available 24/7 and this was very convenient. The hotel is located minutes away from Central Station, QVB, and other major locations. There is also a good restaurant with great food options and a bar inside this hotel . We absolutely love staying at this wonderful hotel.

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Lynette

9.1

January 2025

Great location, friendly helpful staff

Being insulin dependent I needed a room with a fridge to maintain temperature of my insulin. The staff did put it in the drink fridge in the bar. I’m not sure that it wasn’t frozen so will need to discard it when I reach home. One of the shutters in our room was broken so it let the light in from the building across the road. That lighting stayed on all night. There was no indication that there was no lift to our room which was on the second floor, but the staff did carry our bags up for us. When we arrived there were many takeaway coffee cups at the coffee and tea area but the next morning all cups had disappeared like someone had had a party. We had to go to Hungary Jacks to get coffee

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Kirsty

8.2

January 2024

The room was centrally located and simple but perfectly formed. We didn't have any bother being above a pub although we were staying mid-week so cannot vouch for weekend evenings. Really great value for the price in the heart of Sydney.

Tea and coffee facilities in the room would have been great rather than on the landing. Also when we checked out the pub was closed so we knocked on the door to give the the key as we weren't told of any drop box. The man who opened the door was rude and seemed annoyed by our existence. A shame because the ladies who checked us in behind the bar were lovely.

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Benjamin

10

February 2024

Very nice, welcoming staff. Room was perfect for my needs, which were sleeping, showering and dressing. Bathroom in particular was very impressive. Lovely air-conditioning. Bed and bedding was comfortable. Hanging rack and coat hangers provided, very handy. Was actually considering "pod" accomodation elsewhere, but I'm glad I went with this room instead. This was a small room, which is what I wanted. Location was brilliant, once I familiarised myself with the trains I didn't wanna leave 😁 however there's a lot nearby including takeaway and convenience stores. The pub itself was very nice, had a few drinks and watched some sports

Could use a small fridge/cool box, but that's not a deal breaker for me at all. Had to go up stairs, but that helped me work off all the delicious food I ate in Sydney 😀

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Rebecca

10

September 2023

Exactly like the photos

Signs in the room displayed the bistro was open during the day however I was turned away when I was hoping to order for an early dinner. It may be worth warning guests about the building being demolished across the road. Jack hammering into concrete with a permit until 1:30am. I asked the workers how long they would be working for and they said the next six months. They started on 21st September 2023. It seems they weren’t working the entire time I stayed - 5 days - but it may be worth checking with the hotel before booking to see if they can find out if your stay may be affected. No kettle or bar fridge in your room

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Clare

8.2

October 2024

Fantastic location. Old Art Deco staircase was beautiful. Rooms have been refurbished and are neat and comfortable. Check-in is via the Bar area but staff were quick to help me. The bouncer/staff member on the door was very polite and nothing was too much trouble for him. Received a free drink voucher upon arrival.

Be prepared to check in at the bar which can be busy. There is a lovely staircase but it may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.

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Leigh

8.2

July 2023

Great location, nice sized room and very clean

Bathroom pod in the room. Small, but functional

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Diane

9.1

November 2024

The location was fantastic, right in the middle of the Sydney CBD. Great value for money as it was under $250, which is almost impossible to get unless you're sharing a bathroom. The bed was comfortable and it was very quiet considering the location.

The bathroom was very tiny. I'm a small person so I was okay, but you wouldn't be able to close the door and open the shower door at the same time.

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Karolina

8.2

January 2024

The room was clean and spacious and the service was good. New towels, toiletries, and water bottle was delivered to outside the room if you had the "don't disturb sign" on the door, I really appreciated this!

The coffee and tea area was located by the stairs and was unfortunately surrounded by many flies, so I didn't use it. My room was not facing the street but a nearby wall so the light from the window and the view wasn't very good. Also: no elevator.

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Georgina

9.1

March 2023

Fabulous location, so easy and central to everything we needed for a weekend escape and show at the State Theatre, as well as all the Sydney galleries and ferry etc.. The bed was super comfy in the Superior King room #7, big room, basic bathroom but very clean. We'll be back again next year for our Sydney escape if the pricing stays as affordable in comparison with other hotels in the area

The traffic noise is out of their control. The windows are double glazed and we stayed at the weekend, so we expected noise from the street and it was all part of the city experience for us. We slept really well so it can't have been too bad! And we normally live in the country,

Points of Interest Around Criterion Hotel Sydney

Attractions

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

0.1mi

Bradleys Head

0.3mi

Sydney Central Business District

0.4mi

Nurses Walk

0.9mi

Sydney Fish Market (SFM)

0.9mi

Garden Island

1.5mi

Oxford Street

1.5mi

Goat Island

1.6mi

Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk

4.1mi

Balmoral

4.3mi

Shelly Beach

7.1mi

Avalon Beach

17.8mi

Milsons Point

26mi

Woy Woy

27.6mi

Wattamolla Beach

27.8mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

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Amenities of Criterion Hotel Sydney

Casino

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Criterion Hotel Sydney

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Criterion Hotel Sydney

When are the check-in and check-out times for Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Your reservation at Criterion Hotel Sydney includes a check-in time of 03:00 PM and a check-out time of 10:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Starting rates at Criterion Hotel Sydney begin from $164. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

The Criterion Hotel Sydney offers a variety of rooms including Deluxe Single Rooms, Superior King Rooms, and Deluxe Double Rooms. The Deluxe Single Room has a bed size of Twin and can accommodate 1 adult. The Superior King Room has a Queen size bed and can accommodate 2 adults. The Deluxe Double Room has a Double bed and can also accommodate 2 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What is there to do in Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Guests at the Criterion Hotel Sydney can experience a variety of leisure activities during their stay. They can try their luck at the casino or enjoy live music performances in the hotel. The hotel also features a bar where guests can relax and socialize. In the evening, they can look forward to evening entertainment provided by the hotel.

Additionally, the hotel has a nightclub with a DJ, offering the perfect opportunity for guests to dance and have a great time.

While the data does not provide information about the restaurants on site or the cuisines they offer, guests can likely expect a range of dining options to choose from during their stay.

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney feature its own restaurants?

According to the provided data, there are no restaurants listed on site at the Criterion Hotel Sydney.

Which payment methods are supported by Criterion Hotel Sydney?

The Criterion Hotel Sydney accepts various payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Eftpos, and UnionPay. However, cash payments are not accepted.