ibis Sydney World Square vs Rydges World Square
Both are in Sydney, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Koreatown
ibis Sydney World Square
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Koreatown
Rydges World Square
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Rydges World Square
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose ibis Sydney World Square if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 166 / 460)
Choose Rydges World Square if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.0)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 460 / 166)
Why is ibis Sydney World Square better than Rydges World Square?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015)+3y
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (166 vs 460 rooms)−294
Why is Rydges World Square better than ibis Sydney World Square?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (5,054 vs 1,897), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 410 more sights within 1 km+10
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (460 vs 166 rooms)×2.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ibis Sydney World Square vs Rydges World Square: which hotel is better? | ibis Sydney World Square | Rydges World Square |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 1,897 | 5,054 +3,157 |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 22% | top 34% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Koreatown centre | 130 m | 30 m |
| To public transport | 270 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 8.1 km | 8.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m | 40 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 28 | 38 +10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★½ +1★ |
| Rooms | 166 | 460 |
| Floors | 17 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +3y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 19 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Australian Museum | 640 m | 570 m |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.1 km | 980 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
ibis Sydney World SquareRydges World Square
- ibis Sydney World Square is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
- ibis Sydney World Square: €147 a night on average · Rydges World Square: €208 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Sydney by month
All months
| Month | ibis Sydney World Square | Rydges World Square |
|---|---|---|
| November | €251 | €281 |
| December | €143 | €164 |
| January | €131 | €131 |
| February | €228 | €324 |
| March | €197 | €278 |
| April | €101 | €176 |
| May | €115 | €178 |
| June | €101 | €168 |
| July | €101 | €165 |
| August | €133 | €193 |
| September | €121 | €227 |
| October | €234 | – |
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.
ibis Sydney World Square prices by monthRydges World Square prices by month
Location
110 m apart
ibis Sydney World Square: city centre: 530 m, nearest station Museum railway station: 270 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 8.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 28 sights within 1 km.
Rydges World Square: city centre: 510 m, nearest station Museum railway station: 200 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 8.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 38 sights within 1 km.
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ibis Sydney World Square or Rydges World Square: common questions
Which is better, ibis Sydney World Square or Rydges World Square?
Rydges World Square leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, ibis Sydney World Square or Rydges World Square?
Over the year ibis Sydney World Square costs about €147 a night on average against €208 at Rydges World Square, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are ibis Sydney World Square and Rydges World Square?
The two hotels are 110 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