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title: "Rydges Sydney Central, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Event Hotels and Resorts
# Rydges Sydney Central

Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia

8.5 ·  Very good 1,769 reviews ·  #186 #186 of 463 in Sydney ·  9.3 Location score
## About Rydges Sydney Central

Rydges Sydney Central is a hotel in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 1,769 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 950 m from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 309

- **Floors:** 11

- **Opened:** 1992

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Chain:** Event Hotels and Resorts

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 81

28 Albion Street [rydges.com](http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/sydney-nsw/sydney-central/welcome/)

## How Rydges Sydney Central scores

Better rated than 63% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **8.5**
-   Beach access **1.2**
-   Public transport **9.5**

Sydney average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **96**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **25**

<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="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eddy Avenue Forecourt</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">250 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 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="">7.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 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="">950 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum Train Station320 m
-   Estonian Archives in Australia330 m
-   Corporate Tours Australia390 m
-   4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art420 m
-   Museum of Chinese in Australia450 m
-   Priceline 727 George Street480 m

## Rydges Sydney Central: in detail

Rydges Sydney Central offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Sydney. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Rydges Sydney Central, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Rydges Sydney Central 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. At Rydges Sydney Central, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television, in-room video streaming and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar at your disposal. Rydges Sydney Central offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. 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. Rydges Sydney Central provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Unwind after a long day by stopping by steam room, spa and sauna to rejuvenate your senses. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.

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## Questions about Rydges Sydney Central

### How do guests rate Rydges Sydney Central?

Rydges Sydney Central has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 1,769 reviews, which is better than 63% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Rydges Sydney Central?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Rydges Sydney Central include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Rydges Sydney Central have a pool?

Yes, Rydges Sydney Central has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Rydges Sydney Central?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Rydges Sydney Central from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Rydges Sydney Central close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Rydges Sydney Central have?

Rydges Sydney Central has 309 rooms on 11 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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