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202 Elizabeth vs Rydges Sydney Central

Both are in Sydney, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Thai Town

202 Elizabeth

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
9.3
Score by category
1 of 5
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Hotel★★★★½Surry Hills

Rydges Sydney Central

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
9.3
Score by category
2 of 5
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The short answer

Pick Rydges Sydney Central

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 210 m apart.

Choose 202 Elizabeth if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.5)
  • breakfast included
  • a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 309)
  • a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018)

Choose Rydges Sydney Central if you want

  • a spa and wellness
  • a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 309 / 38)

Why is 202 Elizabeth better than Rydges Sydney Central?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5)+0.6
  2. 2Includes free breakfast
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 5Allows pets
  6. 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 309 rooms)−271

Why is Rydges Sydney Central better than 202 Elizabeth?

  1. 1Has a spa
  2. 2Has a swimming pool
  3. 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
  4. 4More guest reviews (1,769 vs 268), so the rating is more reliable×6.6
  5. 510 more listed amenities (23 vs 13)+10
  6. 6Has a gym
  7. 7Has 24-hour room service

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

202 ElizabethRydges Sydney Central
Score by category
Guest rating 9.1 +0.6 8.5
Location 9.3 9.3
Facilities 4.2 7.5 +3.3
Spa & wellness 0.0 8.5 +8.5
Public transport 9.4 9.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 +0.5 8.5
Guest rating 9.1 +0.6 8.5
Number of reviews 268 1,769 +1,501
Google rating 4.5/5 –
Google reviews 174 –
Rank in Sydney top 7% +35% top 42%
Location
Location score 9.3 9.3
Distance to the centre 790 m −160 m 950 m
To public transport 270 m 250 m
To the airport 7.9 km 7.7 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
To the nearest food shop 150 m 210 m
Shops within 500 m 30 +15 15
Sights within 1 km 26 25
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★½ +0.5★
Rooms 38 309
Floors 5 11
Newest building or renovation 2023 +5y 2018
Listed amenities 13 23 +10
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 11:00 11:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Free breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Pets allowed ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Laundry – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Swimming pool – ✓
Spa – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Gym – ✓
Wheelchair accessible – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Distance to the main sights
Australian Museum 740 m −170 m 910 m
Art Gallery of New South Wales 1.5 km 1.6 km
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 2.2 km 2.5 km
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium 1.4 km 1.6 km
Which hotel suits you
Couples – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

Price for your dates

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      Nightly price by month

      202 ElizabethRydges Sydney Central

      • Rydges Sydney Central is cheaper in 9 of 11 months
      • 202 Elizabeth: €268 a night on average · Rydges Sydney Central: €188 a night on average

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      Hotel prices in Sydney by month

      All months
      Month 202 ElizabethRydges Sydney Central
      November€314€258
      December€194€170
      January€157€169
      February€268€306
      March€244€233
      April€183€151
      May€177€131
      June€167€130
      July€180€130
      August€520€166
      September€547€223
      October€547–

      Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

      202 Elizabeth prices by monthRydges Sydney Central prices by month

      Location

      210 m apart

      202 Elizabeth: city centre: 790 m, nearest station Sydney Central: 270 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km.

      Rydges Sydney Central: city centre: 950 m, nearest station Eddy Avenue Forecourt: 250 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.

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      202 Elizabeth or Rydges Sydney Central: common questions

      Which is better, 202 Elizabeth or Rydges Sydney Central?

      Rydges Sydney Central leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. 202 Elizabeth is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, 202 Elizabeth or Rydges Sydney Central?

      Over the year Rydges Sydney Central costs about €188 a night on average against €268 at 202 Elizabeth, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      202 Elizabeth is closer: 790 m from the centre, against 950 m for Rydges Sydney Central.

      How far apart are 202 Elizabeth and Rydges Sydney Central?

      The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score