Reviews of Vulcan Hotel Sydney 4 stars
500 Wattle Street, Ultimo, Ultimo, 2007 Sydney, Australia
#172 of 323 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 864 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Julie
Australia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The space between the toilet and the shower was small. A tall man or woman would struggle as the toilet faced the shower. No gluten free bread or cereal choice. There was fruit and yoghurt though.
Clean, comfortable room. Location and price good however, it was cheaper to purchase direct, but we thought we were getting a breakfast deal so slightly dearer on booking.com. Turns out breakfast was included regardless. Disappointed in booking.com for that.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Jayne
Australia11 reviews8.0“Pretty good - would stay there again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Not much of a view or outlook
Great location close to Chinatown and Central Station
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Brian
Australia12 reviews9.0“Comfortable and easy access”- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location and price
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Paul
Australia13 reviews9.0“loved it. will be back.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
great location. clean and great value
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Dannah
Philippines3 reviews9.0“Excellent facility and walking distance from Chinatown”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I can hear the people from the next room. Small noises like a phone alarm from the next room wakes me up or feet stomping…
I like how peaceful it is. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Love that there’s free breakfast included. The property is just a walking distance to chinatown/haystreet.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Drew
Australia4 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast could have some better options
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Sandra
Australia1 review8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location, pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Catherine
Australia9 reviews9.0“We will be back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Location Included breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Jasmine
India2 reviews7.0“Good place for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The sink was really small and breakfast options were very minimal.
The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Colin
Australia8 reviews9.0“Good value, great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet flush didn’t work properly but it was one of those things that fail after time. The shower floor could have been cleaner.
Position to Darling Harbour.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom60 reviews5 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location - close to Chinatown for numerous good value Asian meal options. Within walking distance of the Central Station lightrail stop and walkable into CBD. Staff - friendly
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Bec
Australia8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, comfortable room. Very pleasant staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Thierry
Canada34 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Excellent location and good value for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I would gladly have paid an extra A$5 for a more copious and varied breakfast that included bananas, hot porridge, etc. Hotel needs to be modernized as it has an old, worn out look about it. However, the price was reasonable.
Excellent location near the train station and Chinatown, which meant lots of restaurants to choose from. Friendly staff at reception and at breakfast. Good coffee. Air conditioning worked very well and the bed was comfortable, which meant I slept well. Small but functional bathroom. The room was small but since I was alone, this was perfectly adequate for my needs.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Senga
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“Loved our stay.Staff was amazing great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable and clean enjoyed tea and coffee facilities in bedroom. Room was attended every day.Breakfast was amazing.Would definitely would stay at this hotel again 100% recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Sana
Australia6 reviews7.0“Great value for money and good location. Breakfast is very very basic.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Had a cockroach in our room one of the nights, the staff helped us take it out - but this was very disappointing.
Great location if the property, it is however an old establishment and that is evident in the rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Sonia
Australia3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleanliness, we had to look for our phone behind the bed and there were empty condom bags
Great heritage property
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Heather
Australia2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A boutique famy owned hotel. Friendly, welcoming reception staff. Delightful bar/ breakfast on site Central location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Pedro
Australia5 reviews8.0“enjoyed overall and will be back, hopefuly.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast too late (8am).
welcoming staff, luggage kept before check-in. clean room. good quiet environment.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
William
Australia27 reviews8.0“Great location, friendly staff, clean, tidy and comfortable rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We have stayed at the Vulcan quite a few times and standard always high. Great location, friendly staff and clean, tidy and comfortable rooms. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom11 reviews7.0“Would say more of a budget hotel rather than boutique”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was a longer walk than would have like to nearest station (my fault for not researching!) room had an unpleasant smell when first walking in (did mention to staff member)
Friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Gerardo
Philippines13 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Ideal place to stay but would love to start the day with a very good breakfast :).”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Its not we can say we didnt like but rather a room for improvement. There's ahould be some more options for breakfast. We choose the option of breakfast included as we saw the photos and prevuous reviews as the breakfast serves the continental breakfast. However, we got a breakfast without the mushroom and sauges anymore. Yes scambled eggs and bacon still there but better to have sauges and ham as well. With veggies will be great. Like mushroom and spinach. The choices of bread should be improved. Atleast with sourdough, brown bread., whole bread etc. There should have a selection of fruits too.
I like the facilities, location of the hotel and excellent customer service of the staff. Comfortable to stay with free WIFI. We got free upgrade on our room too.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
John
United States118 reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Good value boutique hotel in Haymarket area of Sydney”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast only average; not particularly close to Sydney Harbor (Opera House, etc.) but a reasonable walk to Darling Harbor
Decent size room with comfortable bed and excellent shower; helpful staff; happy hour with $5.00 beer & cocktails
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Karen
Australia5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There wasn't anything I didn't like about the Vulcan Hotel.
A very clean establishment. Felt very safe. The room was lovely and clean. The staff were exceptional, and i loved that the manager came and greeted me at breakfast and had a chat. The breakfast was lovely, which was included in the price. Will definitely come again. A 10 minute walk to Central station. What's not to like...
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Watson
Australia3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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