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7.5

1,483 reviews

Royal Exhibition Hotel

Royal Exhibition Hotel

86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, 2010, Australia

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Casino

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Royal Exhibition Hotel

Welcome to the Royal Exhibition Hotel, your vibrant oasis nestled in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney! Just a quick 1.3mi jaunt from the city center, this charming 4-star inn is perfect for those looking to indulge in both comfort and convenience. Whether you're here for business or leisure, with prices starting as low as $109, you’ll find your home away from home in a place where hospitality meets style.

Get ready to soak up the fun in our delightful establishment! Enjoy the thrill of our on-site casino or savor scrumptious meals at our restaurant. The Royal Exhibition Hotel thrives on keeping you connected with free WiFi throughout the venue! Plus, our air-conditioned rooms are designed to make your stay as cozy as possible. Feeling adventurous? Hit the golf course near by (for extra charges, of course!) or unwind in our beautiful garden. And for families, we offer delicious kids' meals that won't break the bank!

With over 1483 glowing reviews from fellow travelers, it's safe to say that our guests leave with smiles on their faces! Relax, unwind, and let the Royal Exhibition Hotel be your gateway to Sydney's wonders, where unforgettable experiences await. Come visit us at 86 Chalmers Street and discover the laid-back elegance that makes Surry Hills so special!

After indulging in the delicious offerings at the Royal Exhibition Hotel Bistro, your evening's just getting started! Imagine unwinding with a drink from our well-stocked bar while watching the vibrant energy of Surry Hills unfold outside. Whether you choose to join new friends in the lively atmosphere or take a cozy evening stroll through the area, you’ll feel the pulse of the city at your fingertips. And hey, if you're feeling lucky, don't forget to visit our on-site casino — who knows what surprises the night may hold?

When the sun rises over Sydney, it brings a whole new adventure! Spend your morning enjoying a delightful breakfast made to order in our bistro before heading out to explore the artistic culture of the neighborhood. With spectacular street art and hip cafés lining the streets, your options to soak up creative vibes are endless. For those seeking a bit of excitement, our nearby golf course beckons, providing a perfect opportunity to swing into action and enjoy the lush outdoors.

As the day winds down, retreat back to your cozy sanctuary at the Royal Exhibition Hotel. Choose from our variety of room types, including our spacious Family Suites that make traveling with little ones a breeze, or the inviting Triple Room that offers ample space and comfort for various needs. Every corner of our hotel invites relaxation, whether you kick back in the garden or enjoy a giddy gameday experience in our casino. With great memories just waiting to be made, the Royal Exhibition Hotel promises to be your beloved home base throughout your Sydney adventure!

Closest airports

Sydney International Airport

4.5mi

Most popular amenities

Casino

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Deluxe Double Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in comfort in our Deluxe Double Room with a queen-size bed, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Perfect for up to 2 adults, experience a private stay in this charming room.

Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel
Double or Twin Room in Royal Exhibition Hotel

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Double Room

2 Queen Size Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

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Deluxe Suite

2 Queen Size Beds

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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Indulge in our spacious Family Suite, featuring two cozy Queen size beds and a private bathroom. Enjoy modern comforts like air conditioning and free toiletries in this 323 sqft retreat.

Family Suite

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Triple Room

2 Queen Size Beds

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Guest reviews

7.5

1,483 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Richard

9.1

September 2024

The location. I flew in to SYD on Thursday evening and left late morning on the Sunday. I wanted something close to Central Station and to the Light Rail lines, as I was going to train up and back to Newcastle, to spend three hours there, on the Friday. On the Saturday I was meeting family and friends throughout the day, and joining family to see. “Hamilton” that evening so, being in my mid 80’s, the Light Rail service was perfect and much used. I had Room 4, on the corner and on the floor immediately above the Bar area. The room was large, well furnished (I did admire the red cedar wardrobe, sideboard, desk and the very comfortable bed and chairs) The en-suite was good and quiet and spacious. For a city centre room, I found it quiet enough - I would’ve been disappointed not to hear some noise but there was not that disturbed my sleep. Although I did have a nightcap in the Bar each evening as I arrived in from my forays, I didn’t eat in as I was sharing meals downtown with family. Never did noise from the Bar area intrude into my solitude in the room.

There was nothing I didn’t like.

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Leigh

9.1

December 2024

My sister and I shared a deluxe double room: two queen beds with good space, and a neat en-suite. The location, close to Sydney's Central Railway Station, was perfect for our further travel. I've stayed here a few times now and it has always been a comfortable hotel. The generous quantity of toiletries was remarkable. The staff member who first allowed us to leave our large luggage (we arrive two hours before check-in) and later checked us in, was efficient, friendly and thorough in her introduction to the hotel's facilities and other matters.

Being mid-Summer, the room was quite warm, despite the air-con. The TV worked but it was impossible to actually get a program to watch.

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Gregg

9.1

March 2024

Big room with everything we needed. Quiet. Secure -- separate key card entry from pub downstairs. Hotel is perfectly placed for transport -- light rail, trains and buses. It takes less than 15 minutes to get to the airport by train. The bistro down stairs in the pub serves good food, so is very handy.

The huge lights which illuminate the building which come on at 7,15pm daily and stay on all night seeped into our room, The curtains kept out the light but light shone in above and to the sides of the curtains making the room very bright all through the night. We asked for 2 key cards but it seemed too much trouble to make a second card, A single key card was inconvenient,

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Wendy

9.1

November 2024

Fantastic location. Clean, comfortable with everything we need. We could walk into the city or go anywhere very easily with Central Station right across the road. There are plenty of food choices close by and cheap pub food right here. There's also a park across the road. Great price.

It's a little noisy but not bad. There is a little too much light from behind curtains. Can't open windows for fresh air. No access to catch-up TV, etc. Bed lamps are not bright enough for reading. All this is usual anyway, though. Can't complain given the cost.

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Susan

8.2

August 2024

Hi. We had a 2nd floor room right next to the lift and therefore just above the trams as they go around the curve. We brought our earplugs and we really needed them to sleep. Having had the room below on our first visit and finding the trams shook the room and made a lot of loud noise we were apprehensive, but the combination of double glazing and good earplugs enabled us to get a decent sleep.

A room further away from the trams would have been good. I did request this., but we still ended up over the tram. Otherwise our stay was great.

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Frencine

9.1

February 2024

Location is amazing, train and light rail are just next to hotel! We just really went to the city just to eat whole day and walk around. It's a last minute plan..

For 211$ it's so worth it!!!🎉 (sunday-Monday) so pub its not busy at night. The room is massive compared to 500$ standard room around the area. Just put 9 star, just being a stress mum right now😅😂lols As our room "family room" is next to the spotlight of their logo hotel!🥲😅 so our room is bright. And as well vehicles sounds. So if you're a light sleeper it's not suitable. I was telling to my husband if go to city again just for quick one, we will come back here, and hopefully they have same room different side of the building..

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Kent

8.2

March 2024

Very good location with access to a range of public transport but also within easy walking distance of things to see. Double glazed windows so the room was quiet. Plent of place to eat and also buy groceries, coffees etc. quick acccess 24hr with proximity key

There was no water at all for 15 minutes on one morning at 7.15am which meant you could not shower, the toilet would not refill etc. Also the internet is abysmally slow which is not acceptable for a room in this day and age costing around $200 per night. I think Australia Post snail mail is quicker!

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Say

8.2

September 2024

Location is amazing, it is right opposite the central station!

On my 1st night, I was awakened at 4 am by loud noises and laughter in the corridor. It sounded like someone was having a lot of fun, but unfortunately, they were also very loud and seemed drunk. The noise continued for almost 40 minutes, making it impossible to sleep. We tried calling the reception multiple times for assistance, but no one answered. It was very frustrating and disrupted our rest.

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Patrick

9.1

October 2023

The beds were excellent, the room was clean. I heard the WiFi works fine, but I didn't use it. The pub food is awesome, and there's a daily happy hour, a great way to end the day after touring. The staff was always friendly and smiling. If you want convenience in Sydney, stay here. It's right across from Central Station and the Trams, providing quick access to everywhere.

The room is excellent, but the downside is our street-facing view, with a 24-hour pub across the road. It can get rowdy early in the morning. However, this only happened twice during my five-day stay, so it wasn't a major issue.

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Ben

8.2

February 2024

The room was spacious and had the basics. It was pretty clean and the staff were friendly and competent. Although it a pub and is only a few metres from the light rail, double gazing means its not too noisy. Its good value for money in central Sydney. The location near Central Station makes it very convenient to get anywhere.

Others have mentioned the lack of an iron - not a big deal. The main issue is light from external floodlights coming through the curtains - it was OK for me , but those who need it to be pitch black to sleep, you wont get much here.

Points of Interest Around Royal Exhibition Hotel

Attractions

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

1mi

Bradleys Head

1mi

Sydney Fish Market (SFM)

1.2mi

Sydney Central Business District

1.3mi

Oxford Street

1.3mi

Nurses Walk

1.8mi

Garden Island

2.2mi

Goat Island

2.4mi

Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk

4mi

Balmoral

5.1mi

Shelly Beach

7.8mi

Avalon Beach

18.7mi

Milsons Point

25.5mi

Wattamolla Beach

27mi

Woy Woy

28.5mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Royal Exhibition Hotel

Casino

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Royal Exhibition Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Royal Exhibition Hotel

How much does a stay at Royal Exhibition Hotel cost?

Rooms at Royal Exhibition Hotel are available starting from $109. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

What are the room types available at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

The Royal Exhibition Hotel offers a variety of room types including Deluxe Double Rooms, Double or Twin Rooms, and Family Suites. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults in the double rooms to 4 adults in the family suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and bed sizes vary from Queen size beds to a combination of Queen and Twin beds.

What activities does Royal Exhibition Hotel offer?

Guests can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay at the Royal Exhibition Hotel. They can relax at the on-site bar or restaurant, Royal Exhibition Hotel Bistro, and sample delicious meals. For those looking to unwind, the hotel offers a garden where guests can take a leisurely stroll. The casino provides entertainment for those feeling lucky, while the golf course offers a scenic space for leisure activities. Additionally, the hotel features air conditioning in rooms for comfort. Kids' meals are available, catering to families. With free toiletries and a private bathroom, guests can freshen up and relax after a day of exploration.

Are there restaurants located within Royal Exhibition Hotel?

Yes, the Royal Exhibition Hotel has a restaurant on site called the Royal Exhibition Hotel Bistro. The bistro offers a variety of cuisines.

Which payment methods are supported by Royal Exhibition Hotel?

Royal Exhibition Hotel supports the following payment methods: Mastercard, JCB, Visa, Diners Club, American Express, and UnionPay. It does not accept cash payments.

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