Mantra Sydney Central

$189

/ night

Avg. for October

Prices for Mantra Sydney Central

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$189

/ night

Avg. for October

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Mantra Sydney Central average $130 in June, the cheapest month, and $223 in November, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Mantra Sydney Central by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$177
February	$215
March	$210
April	$152
May	$174
June	$130
July	$135
August	$221
September	$171
October	$189
November	$223
December	$202

Most expensive: November (~$223)

Cheapest: June (~$130)

About this property

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

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Non-Smoking Rooms
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Location

653 George Street, Chinatown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Capitol Theatre (0.1 miles)

Market City (0.1 miles)

World Square Shopping Centre (0.1 miles)

Paddy's Market (0.1 miles)

Chinatown Night Market (0.2 miles)

University of Technology Sydney (0.3 miles)

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Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3

538 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

344 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Guest reviews of Mantra Sydney Central

7.9

Good

Based on 3,561 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

13%

Couple

33%

Family

36%

Group

12%

Solo

What guests think

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Mantra Sydney Central is praised for its central Chinatown/Haymarket location beside the light rail and easy access to Darling Harbour and Central Station, while feedback about the rooms and facilities highlights both comfortable space and noticeable wear and maintenance needs.

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What guests think

Guests frequently commend friendly, helpful staff, with smooth check-ins and late check-outs. Common downsides include street noise and weak soundproofing, intermittent odours in corridors or entrances, dated bathrooms, and occasional issues like faulty fixtures, air-conditioning, or cleanliness lapses. Expect a convenient, city-centre base with simple, aging apartments.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple but practical: several guests used validated parking across the road (occasionally full during theatre events). Some apartments include kitchenettes for basic self-catering.

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Frank

Jun 17, 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Good location in Haymarket with easy access to light rail public transport. Bathroom a bit basic for 4 stars, and the tiny tv was really inadequate, with no access to anything other than free to air.

Colleen

Apr 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Was grateful for an upgrade from studio apartment to 1 bedroom apartment, the living area is spacious, bed room size adequate. The apartment is very dated in decor. Boiled the kettle & it tripped the fuses! Location is convenient to Central station train & light rail

Paul

May 14, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay, however there were no exhuast fans for the bathrooms 😂

Kyle

Feb 27, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Good location, spacious apartment, needs a bit of updating

David

Dec 15, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was quiet and located in front of a light rail stop. Walking distance to Darling Harbour China Town and opposite the Capital Theatre. Overall a good hotel to stay at. Parking was across the road, but be aware during performances the carpark is often full.

Brad

Jan 30, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Old building but 2 balconies was nice

Johnson

Nov 2, 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Located in downtown which easy to access the CBD area. The room is exactly from the pictures shown. It is well equipped and feels like home. It would be bonus to have washing machine and drier if possible. Great stay

Tim

Feb 19, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Well positioned. Wifi not provided

Ann

Nov 7, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Our room was very spacious- like an apartment! We were very comfortable. Great facilities including a kitchenette. The staff were very friendly and more than helpful.

Todd

Nov 22, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great location validated parking just across the road and good price (for sydney cbd) close to light rail and great asian restaurants and chinatown . Room was spacious and clean. Aircon worked but was an old wall mount controls that didn’t work it was earthier full hot or full cold (update needed) front of house staff were friendly and professional

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: multiple reviews cite mouldy or tired bathrooms, dusty or wet areas, unpleasant odours in lifts or corridors, and inconsistent housekeeping. Others found rooms clean and tidy.

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Nick

Nov 26, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

I like the location and the parking discount available. My room had a leak in the bathroom ceiling and the housekeeping was very amateur with a very poorly made bed.

Joanne

Jun 9, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The carpet in my room was wet. The lifts and hallways were really smelly. Rooms were dated and showing signs of wear and tear

Teck wei

Mar 6, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

the room smelly

Anna

Sep 12, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights and we loved our apartment, was very clean and cozy. Also workers was very friendly. Recommend

NOBUYUKI

Jun 13, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

もう二度と行かないと思います。 1階にある飲食店の匂いが酷く匂いヤバイ。シーツは一回も変えずダメでした。三泊しました。ベットも注文したのと違うし。

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lincoln

Apr 4, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great staff and clean rooms

David

Jun 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Description of the room was different once we got there, cups were stored in dusty cabinets, the balcony door handle was broken so you couldnt close or open it from the outside, the elevators smelt like damp beyond the location the hotel lacks much to offer

Norihiro

Jan 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night

浴室近くの床が濡れていたり、全体的に清掃が行き届いていない印象でした。スタッフはフレンドリーでした。

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Christine

Jun 3, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was unclean and shower curtain had significant mould on it

Julie

Mar 23, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy & public transport close. Lobby and lifts smelled bad. Mould on tiles in shower/bath.

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Rooms

Many rooms and apartments are spacious and comfortable, but decor and bathrooms are dated with worn fittings. Street noise and limited soundproofing are recurring issues, and some guests reported maintenance problems like faulty window locks, cracked baths, or inconsistent air-conditioning.

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Jenny

Jun 18, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was in a terrible condition . The bath had huge cracks in it and it felt like I was going to fall through it

Shannon

Mar 15, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

The location of this property was excellent. Darling Harbour was a short walk with lots of restaurants and public transport around. The property itself, or the room we stayed in at least seemed quite outdated. The kitchen wasn’t very well stocked and the various sliding doors were quite difficult to open/close. On saying that though the beds were comfortable and the front desk staff were lovely.

Håkan

Jan 2, 2026

Stayed 7 nights

Perfekt läge och stort rum.

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Claudia

Jun 13, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, windows are not very well sealed, a lot of street noise that could be avoided. Hotel was clean but could do with an update.

Robert

Oct 4, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The hotel conditions are old, such as the bathroom, and the air conditioning didn't work

Ann

Nov 8, 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Relaxing stay in a great location for the purpose of our trip. We have stayed here before and were happy to return. The room is spacious and comfortable. The bathroom is beginning to show its age- some fittings are loose, tiles/grouting are wearing, the broom of the door is wearing away.

Srikanth

May 24, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Living room windows lock was broken. Window opened multiple times Air conditioning or heater was making loud noises. Lot of noise around hotel at middle of night

Dianne

May 18, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Great location but could do with some renovations. Outdated rooms

Ann

Nov 7, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Our room was very spacious- like an apartment! We were very comfortable. Great facilities including a kitchenette. The staff were very friendly and more than helpful.

Laura

Nov 26, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Ok stay. Great location. But wouldn’t stay here again. Much nicer options near by for the same price. Bathrooms need an update as they looked dirty. We stayed on level 3 overlooking George Street. Very noisy at night as the rooms don’t seem to be sound proofed. Could even hear the guests in the room next door!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, often assisting with early check-ins or late check-outs. A small number reported unwelcoming interactions or limited after-hours maintenance support.

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David

Jun 21, 2025

Stayed 1 night

My wife and i were in Sydney for a next day surgery appointment. Anthony at the front desk was able to grant us a late checkout of 12 midday which was very helpful for our stay and the surgical appointment. It was very much appreciated. Anthony a credit to your establishment.

Marion

Nov 9, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful and location is great, just beside the light rail.

Kurt

Oct 1, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

The location was ideal. Easy to get to. Checkin was easy and accomodating as i arrived early. It was a good stay.

Darawan

Jul 28, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Reception not a friendly and talk bad about customer

Shelly

Oct 4, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

The LightRail ( Chinatown station ) is located out the front of Mantra Central Sydney. This makes it easy to get to the shops for groceries, retail shopping and allows you to travel to so many destinations. So many food options to choose from when wanting to dine out. The staff are friendly, nothing was ever an issue for them. Check in is 2pm but they called to advise that we could check in earlier, which was appreciated as we had arrived early in Sydney.

David

Dec 7, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Anthony at the front desk made our check in very easy and was able to grant a late check out which was very well received.

Jeana

Apr 27, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The female staff at front desk on check were not that welcoming. My room and floor I was staying on smelt like musty mold - dampness. I rang to let reception know and they just said oh well it hasn’t been raining, I will get the cleaner to look. There was no follow up. This musty mold smell gave me bad asthma all night so I had a very bad sleep. On top of that the bathroom was dirty. Not a fan will not stay there again.

Maddi

Jan 14, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The room was wonderful, beds were very comfortable and facilities were great. Mixed interactions with reception staff. Male at desk was very unhelpful and rude, appeared to be making remarks and giggling at my family. Smoke alarm started to sound every 20 seconds as though the battery was flat at around 10pm, called reception and was advised that there was no maintenance staff on and to take the alarm down and remove battery. Option to organise airport transport was helpful. Quite noisy but that comes with a great inner city location.

Ann

Nov 7, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Our room was very spacious- like an apartment! We were very comfortable. Great facilities including a kitchenette. The staff were very friendly and more than helpful.

Ketan

Jan 14, 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Staff was excellent particularly Mr. Ryan who helped us when we had an issue with other hotel. He changed and adjusted our revised date to make our stay more enjoyable.

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Location

Consistently praised central spot in Chinatown/Haymarket with the light rail at the door and easy walks to Darling Harbour, Capitol Theatre, and Central Station. Urban noise is common, and driving access or nearby parking may be challenging at busy times.

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Raymond

Nov 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nearby to transport and many eateries being very central to Chinatown.

Kathleen

Mar 27, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

This property was very noisy with light rail going every 10 mins to just after midnight. Was reasonably well situated in Chinatown, close to Darling Harbour, QVBuilding. Light rail stop just outside hotel.

Colleen

Apr 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Mark

Sep 5, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location near transport, Capitol Theatre, Chinatown and Paddy's markets

Debra

Dec 31, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for dining opportunities, transport and shopping

Mark

Feb 19, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay in the middle of Sydney. Short walk to Central Station, Chinatown, Markets and all the shops you could need. Light rail stops virtually in front of motel which gives easy access to Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and The Opera House. Will be back for sure.

David

Dec 15, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Hanna

May 6, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was in a great location between Haymarket and George street which made it very convenient. The staff was very nice and friendly, she helped us to check in earlier than expected.

Joanna

Jan 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Good location next to public transport

Nicky

Apr 2, 2024

Stayed 5 nights

Hotel is in an excellent location, with easy public transport options and walking distance to a lot of the central Sydney attractions.

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Dining

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Janette

2 weeks ago

Stayed 3 nights

The room was gr8 with the option of kitchen facilities, bed was so comfy and it was clean, if not a bit outdated. The staff were so helpful & friendly. The convenience of the property was amazing. 2 minutes walk to Chinatown light rail stop heading to Circular Quay, around the corner from Paddy's Market, Chinatown & light rail heading to Darling Harbour. My only issue was no soundproofing for the noise below however I requested a room higher up which helped. Staff assisted so thank you. I'd stay here again.

Sussan

Aug 28, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

It’s so close to everything and the room and property was clean and the lifts were fast ha. I have stayed here many times and love it.

liam

Jun 29, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

This location does not accept any cash payments or so ever they can't only bank card only the services terrible award not highly recommended to both and stay at this location I also requesting for refund to be progress today and all other locations do accept cash

Melissa

Jun 24, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic location

Phyllis

Jun 24, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Great location and transport

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:59

Before 10:00

Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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FAQs about Mantra Sydney Central

Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for AUD 35 per day, located approximately 164 feet away from the property. No reservation is required.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is not specifically mentioned, but guests can grab a bite from the snack bar/deli available on-site.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets are allowed at the property, with the exception of service animals.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including features such as step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Sydney, just steps from Capitol Theatre and Market City. It is 0.1 miles from Paddy's Market and 0.2 miles from Chinatown Night Market. The nearest major airport is Sydney Airport, approximately 10.8 miles away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.00 per day, and rollaway beds can be requested for AUD 40.00 per day. Advance request is recommended for both options.

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What do room rates at Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney typically run?

Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney typically land around $218 a night for two guests, ranging from $204 to $386 on peak dates.

When is the quietest time to visit Mantra Sydney Central?

For lighter crowds, visit Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney in July, which is the quietest month. Demand peaks in September, so expect the busiest conditions then and a noticeable drop in demand after July.

Which month offers the lowest rates at Mantra Sydney Central?

June is the cheapest month to stay at Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney, averaging $142 a night; November is the priciest at $245. June tops the value charts even though July is the quietest month for crowds.

What’s nearby and who is Mantra Sydney Central good for?

Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney sits in Council Of The City Of Sydney near the Capitol Theatre, Chinatown Night Market and the Queen Victoria Building, making it convenient for shopping and sightseeing. The hotel typically attracts families and couples looking to be close to central attractions.

How do Mantra Sydney Central’s rates compare with other hotels nearby?

Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney is cheaper than 11 of 20 comparable hotels nearby, with a typical median of $182 a night versus about $185 for peers in the area.

How does the nightly price at Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney compare to recent weeks?

The current price at Mantra Sydney Central in Sydney is $173 per night for 2 guests, which is typical for this hotel: within 5% of its $182 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $117 and $1,566.

Prices for upcoming dates

October 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9 $152	10 $174
11 $108	12 $120	13 $232	14 $237	15 $229	16 $207	17 $238
18 $111	19 $118	20 $208	21 $208	22 $198	23 $185	24 $208
25 $130	26 $166	27 $208	28 $435	29 $208	30 $237	31 $279

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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.

Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The property is professionally cleaned.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Business details

Property registration number 2000

Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per day (164 ft away)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $168	2 $154	3 $204	4 $208	5 $250	6 $279	7 $208
8 $191	9 $167	10 $217	11 $208	12 $217	13 $217	14 $237
15 $161	16 $206	17 $206	18 $228	19 $195	20 $208	21 $237
22 $163	23 $181	24 $216	25 $202	26 $195	27 $208	28 $208
29 $161	30 $167