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title: "Criterion Hotel, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Criterion Hotel in Sydney: rated 8.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★
# Criterion Hotel

Koreatown, Sydney, Australia

8.2 ·  Very good 646 reviews ·  #290 #290 of 463 in Sydney ·  9.7 Location score
## About Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel is a hotel in Koreatown, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 646 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 650 m from the centre of Sydney. The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 8.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 19

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 43

260 Pitt Street

## How Criterion Hotel scores

Better rated than 36% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **9.7**
-   Beach access **4.1**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gadigal Metro Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">40 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">650 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Pool of Reflection330 m
-   Sydney Tower Eye340 m
-   Oddfellows Memorial340 m
-   Captain Cook Statue350 m
-   Power Play Sydney350 m
-   The Judge's House360 m

## Criterion Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Criterion Hotel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Each accommodation at Criterion Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

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## Questions about Criterion Hotel

### How do guests rate Criterion Hotel?

Criterion Hotel has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 646 reviews, which is better than 36% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Criterion Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 8.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Criterion Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Criterion Hotel have?

Criterion Hotel has 19 rooms on 3 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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