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title: "Shakespeare Hotel, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Shakespeare Hotel in Sydney: rated 7.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Inn · ★★★
# Shakespeare Hotel

Strawberry Hills, Sydney, Australia

7.7 ·  Good 349 reviews ·  #387 #387 of 463 in Sydney ·  7.9 Location score
## About Shakespeare Hotel

Shakespeare Hotel is an inn in Strawberry Hills, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 349 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.2 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

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

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Opened:** 1879

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 71

200 Devonshire Street,

## How Shakespeare Hotel scores

Better rated than 15% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **7.9**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.3**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **88**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **8**

<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="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Central Station (South Concourse)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">7.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Brett Whiteley Studio340 m
-   Museum Train Station510 m
-   Mary’s Place660 m
-   Korean War Memorial690 m
-   Estonian Archives in Australia800 m
-   Priceline 727 George Street890 m

## Shakespeare Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. The inn is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at inn are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the inn offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at inn to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

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## Questions about Shakespeare Hotel

### How do guests rate Shakespeare Hotel?

Shakespeare Hotel has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 349 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

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

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.2 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Shakespeare Hotel have?

Shakespeare Hotel has 6 rooms.

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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