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Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5 star property
Guests discover a welcoming hotel near Woolloomooloo Wharf with easy access to Sydney's beautiful gardens and vibrant neighborhoods just steps away

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Hotel Challis places travelers in Potts Point, near Royal Botanic Gardens and The Domain. Enjoy a picturesque terrace or garden setting for a cooked-to-order breakfast, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff ensures guests have everything they need.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is AED 436
AED 480 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Compact Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Compact Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view

Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium King Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Deluxe, City View

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Potts Point, a neighborhood in Sydney, Hotel Challis Potts Point is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and The Domain. Woolloomooloo Wharf and St Mary's Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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21-23 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens showing a park and a pond
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Domain
    The Domain
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park Sydney City; Shutterstock ID 421569712
    Hyde Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pitt Street Mall featuring street scenes and a city
    Pitt Street Mall
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sydney Opera House featuring a city, a bay or harbor and boating
    Sydney Opera House
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station
    4 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station
    9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Harry's Café de Wheels
    5 min walk
  • Cho Cho San
    2 min walk
  • The Apollo Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Bistro Rex
    5 min walk
  • Gypsy Espresso
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Challis Potts Point

Hotel near Woolloomooloo Wharf
Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and The Domain, Hotel Challis Potts Point provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A water dispenser, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 38-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and limited housekeeping

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AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Challis Potts Point
Hotel Challis
Challis Potts Point
Challis Hotel Sydney
Hotel Challis
Challis Potts Point
Hotel Challis Potts Point Hotel
Hotel Challis Potts Point Potts Point
Hotel Challis Potts Point Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Challis Potts Point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Challis Potts Point?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Challis Potts Point located?

Located in Potts Point, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Woolloomooloo Wharf, Royal Botanic Gardens, and The Domain. Hyde Park and St Vincent’s Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kings Cross Station is 9 minutes by foot and Martin Place Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Challis Potts Point Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 867 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Clean room, upscale linens, tasteful design touches, super friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but great room, a/c strong, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location and a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay in an older property in central Sydney
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to attractions and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and generally good stay in Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet historical hotel. Friendly staff, walkable neighborhood with dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda-Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel. Lovely finishes, can walk to many restaurants. Great service,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space, great accommodations, loved it and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was close to restaurants and lovely areas to walk around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly

The property was very clean and Close to things that we were interested in just a short Walk to the train station for easy access to anywhere you want to go
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality and beautiful old building

Beautiful and clean and quiet ill be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I really enjoyed our stay here. Such a cute place and lovely staff members
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful hotel, very conveniently situated. Plenty of eating options close by. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the mattress I was sleeping on. It needed a top-up cover.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Stay, service was awesome and just very happy overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great City Stay

Great stay. great location . Clean rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice furniture, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, amazing, great staff, amazing neighborhood, comfortable bed, great ameninites in room.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sepinoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good experience. It’s a very beautiful boutique hotel and very good location in terms of accessibility.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

patrick

Handy

Nice, clean room. Ideal for a late night, early morning crash out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jingwei

Beautiful architecture and location Will come back !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel in the middle of Potts Point close to fantastic restaurants and bars and unique little shops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented, quiet and easy to access, close to walks, transport and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024