The Royal Exhibition Hotel is a traditional pub, offering fantastic pub food, and a great range of drinks at great price. Enjoy the exceptional sports bar to cheer on the action, or the stunning upstairs beer garden to sip on some cocktails, this venue offers a great variety of options to suit everyone.

Looking for accommodation close to Central Station - check out our rooms available. Perfect for access to the airport, Circular Quay, Homebush, sporting events or just a night in the city. If you're celebrating something, Royal Exhibition Hotel offers a fantastic function space, perfect for any event!

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Located opposite Central Railway Station, clean, quiet, convenient, secure and with air conditioning. If you are looking for your home away from home you have found it. Welcome to the Royal Exhibition Hotel, a little piece of the country in the heart of the city. We are conveniently located opposite Central Railway Station, Sydney's transport hub, your gateway to Sydney, NSW & Australia.

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Thank you for considering us to make your next event one to remember. Conveniently located opposite the Southern Concourse of Central Station, the Royal Exhibition Hotel is an iconic Surry Hills Hotel, and is ideal for your next function. Whether a birthday, engagement, corporate event or a small intimate gathering with a group of friends, our team will assist you in creating an event to suit your requirements.

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Robert Jutrisa

Jan 12, 2022

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Probably the rudest bar tender I have ever met. Didn't even make it to the entrance before getting insulted. Come a few times, always the same guy on. Not worth it.

Daniel Clyde-Smith

Jan 09, 2022

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Carpet in the room was flooded from a leaking shower, had to fight with the manager (James) for an hour to get a refund. He said the only way to refund was if we left right then (9.30pm) some of the worst customer service if ever experienced.

Dhiren Rodrigues

Dec 17, 2021

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Great place to stay,clean rooms,friendly staff and great location.This was important as we did not have a car and the train station and light rail was less than 400 meters away

George Napier

Dec 16, 2021

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Best alcoholic ginger beer and the staff are always personable - love the rooftop bar 😃

Alejandro Cj

Dec 15, 2021

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Dirty, depressing vibe manager audibly heard being nasty to own staff, made for an uncomfortable experience

Lyndell Clancy

Dec 01, 2021

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The best staff ever ! Our home away from home ❤️❤️

Andrew T.

Nov 25, 2021

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Good, unpretentious old style pub with a decent beer selection and good staff. This is my local e en though there are pubs which are closer to my home.

Derek Burrell

Oct 06, 2021

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Great place for a beer, close to Central station on the Surry Hills side.

Ian Cuttance

Feb 23, 2021

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Great food ...my steak was cooked to perfection and very speedy service..excellent value meals with special starting at $12.00 . Will be going back for the $15 Sunday roast .Nice chilled beer good prices ..happy hour schooner only 5.20... well worth the visit.

Donna Lopez

Feb 05, 2021

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The security guard was extremely rude and wouldn’t let us in said we had too much to drink but had just been for dinner. He let 4 very drunk Irish guys in after they argued. He should be sacked

Joshua LostCoconut

Nov 20, 2020

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I stop in for 1 drink...that turned into many with my work friends.
I then just thought or asking the bar if the had a rooms overnight so I could stay and just go back easier and closer to work. 125 bucks overnight. 10 out of 10. Awesome room. And Fantastic staff. Will definitely be back...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Hikaru Lachlan Freeman

Nov 08, 2020

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Stayed at The Royal Exhibition Hotel over two nights in two different rooms. I was pleasantly surprised at how well appointed they were for a pub hotel. The staff were also very friendly and had great personalities. The location next to Central and the George Street Light Rail is excellent.

Jenny Murphy

Mar 09, 2020

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We had a surprise party on the rooftop. Great venue with its own bar. Staff were excellent and food was great too. Highly recommend it. Well done.