Royal Exhibition Hotel
86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The bed was amazing”
“Bed was super comfortable and the shower was lovely”
“Excellent location close to central station making it easy to catch trains & tra…”
“Great location to Central”
“Staff were lovely and were very helpful storing our bags until check in time as …”
“Helpful staff”
“Very clean”
“Cleanliness, excellent renovated rooms and ease of check-in”
“Renovation is on-going which is a good thing that will add value to the presenta…”
“Pub food special was great value”
Overview
Set in the heart of Sydney, directly opposite Central Railway Station, the Royal Exhibition Hotel features a cocktail bar, a bistro and a 2-level beer garden. It offers renovated rooms with double-glazed windows and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s bar and gaming facilities which boast several plasma-screen TVs showing a variety of sporting events. The large wrap-around veranda offers lovely park and street views. Each of the air conditioned rooms are serviced daily and offer a refrigerator, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include a private en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Located next to Prince Alfred Park, the hotel is within 15 minutes’ walk of Darling Harbour and the Capitol Theatre. ICC Sydney (International Convention Centre Sydney) is 28 minutes' walk away. There are several bars and dining options within 5 minutes’ walk. Royal Exhibition Hotel is an 8-minute train ride from Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and The Rocks. It is a 10-minute bus ride from Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium.
Traveller reviews
Sperzel
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
The bed was amazing. Always impressed by the silence of double glazed windows. It was quiet.
Sally
couple
June 13, 2026
“Beautiful room in a great location!”
Excellent location close to central station making it easy to catch trains & trams to where we wanted to go. Bed was super comfortable and the shower was lovely. Staff were lovely and were very helpful storing our bags until check in time as we arrived in the morning. We have stayed before and will definitely stay again.
Damien
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Great location to Central. Helpful staff. Very clean.
Sam
extended_group
June 11, 2026
“This is my 4th stay for leisure which gives a great indication. I’ve experienced pre and post room renovation which is e”
Cleanliness, excellent renovated rooms and ease of check-in.
Adriano
family_with_children
June 9, 2026
“It was excellent”
Flexibility with rooms movement
Nikki
couple
June 8, 2026
“So close to the SCG and everything else. Convenient location”
We turned up really early, like 10:30/11am and didn’t expect to be able to check in until 2pm. We only had to wait 10 minutes and then our room was ready. We are regulars and stay here all the time when we come up for the Sydney Swans games.Very friendly staff. I couldn’t remember the lady’s name that checked us in. She was fantastic and so helpful. Looking forward to staying here again. And we will see you again very soon.
Gabby
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
“Clean and comfortable.”
It was central to our event and was comfortable.
Cyanne
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
“Holiday in Sydney”
The location is great as the train, tram and buses are within walking distance
Lisa
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
“Amazing location !! Gold standard.”
For a pub that was open until 4am we did not hear anything at all !! We did hear a bit of train/tram noise but nothing that affected our sleep. We were in room 209. It was a bit of an inconvenience having to take different corridors and stairs due to the maintenance works but it did not ruin the stay.
Shai
couple
June 7, 2026
“Fabulous!”
Great spot! They are redoing the place so the rooms are very fresh and new. Location was a 25 minute walk from the CBD, 15 minute tram ride. Place was cozy, right above a pub but no ruckus at all! I would recommend:)
Stephen
couple
June 7, 2026
“It was adequate but I would hesitate to stay there again.”
Location excellent as we arrived by train.
Helen
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
The large room
Ekow
couple
June 5, 2026
Very nice
Peter
couple
June 3, 2026
“Comfortable and close to station which was very convenient”
Nice bathroom and big room.
Sue
couple
June 3, 2026
Room was clean and spacious, comfortable bed.
Jade
family_with_children
May 31, 2026
“Central Access”
Location is the best asset of the property. So conveniently located at exit 6 of Sydney Central. A great plus if taking the train from the airport. L2/L3 tram also has a stop just a 100 meters from the hotel. There's a convenience store nearby and some fastfood joints. The staff are attentive. The room we stayed at was newly renovated and very tidy. There was effort to double glaze the windows which gave the room a good temperature and the sound from the trams passing below was also lessened. Electronic locks provide easier but safe access into the property without going through the bar. Renovation is on-going which is a good thing that will add value to the presentability of the property.
Lilia
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Pub food special was great value. Good size room & bathroom. Friendly fridge tea water milk. all good.
Andrew
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
There is no option for a late check-out. Some wine glasses and biscuits in the room would be nice.
charlie
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Helpful staff. Room functional and clean and also relatively quiet given the property location..
Bubbles
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Central to station.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Casino, Happy hour, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage
Superior King Room
The double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The twin/double room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Family Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit offers 3 beds.
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