Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills offers a touch of elegance in the heart of Sydney. Enjoy a drink at the bar, savor dinner at the restaurant, or relax with coffee and tea in the lobby. With smoke-free premises and ATM/banking services on site, you'll feel right at home.
World Square Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 12 min drive
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 61 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 11 min walk
Sydney Redfern Station - 19 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 23 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 11 min walk
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 15 min walk
Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
The Trinity - 3 min walk
Yulli's - 4 min walk
Cafe and Cucina - 5 min walk
Four Ate Five - 4 min walk
The Clock - 5 min walk
About this property
Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills
At Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Hyde Park and University of Sydney. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Sydney Town Hall and Martin Place. Public transportation is close by: Central Light Rail Station is just 11 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in ends at midnight, Monday-Saturday; and 10 PM on Sunday. Late check-in is not available.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Golfing nearby
Facilities
ATM/banking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills like?
Shakespeare Hotel Surry Hills is a short 18-minute walk from Hyde Park and 16 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Affordable and friendly.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Must stay!
Simple comfort in a beautiful old building.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2023
Good value, comfy rooms
Cheap, old fashioned hotel rooms, but comfortable with good air conditioning and comfy beds.Good friendly bar downstairs. Very handy for trams and trains.
TIMOTHY
TIMOTHY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
The Shakespeare hotel is an amazing place to stay, not just for the beautiful interior but for the friendly and accommodating staff, and the great food and music downstairs. My boyfriend and I had an amazing trip and have even re-booked for our next stay. Thank you again to the staff at Shakespeare you are all amazing
shelby
shelby, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2024
‘Heritage’ means completely unrenovated and in dire need of redecoration and repair. Fortunately the bed was very comfortable, the room quiet and plenty of hot water in the shared bathroom. It’s a great pub by the way, including really good food.
Matt
Matt, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 7, 2025
The folks managing this property are great people. But the property itself is very old. The shared bathroom aren't kept clean by other fellow residents. Not all things work in the room itself.
DARSHAN
DARSHAN, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Fabulous accommodation, so close to all the action. We chose this location because of its proximity (and easy public transport) to the Hordern Pavilion (for TISM in case you're wondering) and it is so close and convenient. We walked home from the venue, super quick and we walked into the city several times. The noise from the bar ends around midnight, although it never really bothered us. And although the rooms are dated, they are just stunning - lots of dark carpet and old furniture, but new mattress and aircon that works a treat. Shared bathrooms but there are two so there was never an issue with waiting for a shower or loo. And how convenient having a bar and bistro downstairs. Stoked we found this place and would definitely stay again.
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 5, 2024
Decent property as advertised for a very reasonable price. Nice to stay somewhere with a bit of life downstairs in the pub.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 8, 2022
Staff and environment was really nice. The beds are shocking though.
Made a big mistake with the date I booked but when I arrived they luckily had a spare room & adjusted my stay at no extra cost for which I’m incredibly grateful. Classic old style pub & hotel & the bed was comfortable.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2023
Close to city. Cosy. Warm. Uniquely historical. Funky. Friendly staff. Will stay there again.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2024
Great location and easy to find your way around Sydney CBD.
Noisy until 12pm (unbearably loud) and the room is musky, dated, and spartan.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2023
Heavily stained mattress and very overpriced. Pretty good location.
Navid
Navid, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2023
loved the old world charm. Loved the light rail proximity to the CBD. loved the general area.
Not happy not having a kettle or bar fridge in the room.
Venetia
Venetia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2023
This is an old Sydney pub, you will be sharing a bathroom/toilets & climbing stairs etc.
We loved it!
The room was clean & comfortable. The toilets & bathroom was clean & well stocked with paper towels & soap. Meals were excellent & staff very friendly & accomodating. It's close to the City & walking distance to the SCG. We'll stay again 😊
Liz
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2023
You get what you pay for. We were more than happy with value for money.
Leon
Leon, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 9, 2024
No TV, only a small computer monitor. No TV reception and the facilities (shower/toilets) were falling apart.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2023
Quirky and quaint, it had everything I needed. Room was dusty and carpet not hoovered in corners. It reminded me of share houses I’ve lived in. If you like the patina of peeling wallpaper and the spooky feeling that things might fall apart the Shakey lives up to its nickname. Creaky doors and floors and bad works of art complete the grunge setting.
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2022
Loved the room, piping hot shower and friendly staff. Nice cafes close by.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2020
The Shakespeare
Another visit and happy to stay again in future. Comfortable bed, great location and the Saturday night noise wasn’t a bother at all.
Bathroom needs work, but it’s all about the hot water and it didn’t run out!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2020
It is a fabulous piece of history. Charming, and a great experience with very professional and helpful staff. I will always stay here when in town.
JasonBaker
JasonBaker, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2020
Nice place, fine for the price.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2019
Old English "room above a pub"
I was solo traveling and thought this might be a fun 'guest room above the pub' experience - and it was. The hotel reflects the personality of the old English pub it rests above in decor and ambiance. The room was clean if 'ruffled' in decor, which is what one might expect from a pub. The bed was large, comfortable and very clean.
The shared bathrooms could use some refreshing in the paint/tile/polish department but were serviceable. The rooms are on the third floor, so there is no noise I noticed from the pub below.
The pub was fun and, again, what you might expect in a neighborhood English bar in vibe, food and drink. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made this a pleasant stay.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2019
We enjoyed our stay in this old inner Sydney pub. Shared bathroom basic as you'd expect at a good price. Comfortable bed and aircondtioning great as very warm weather. Surry Hills neighbourhood fantastic with bars, restaurants and coffee shops.