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About this property
Just a 5-minute walk from the University of Technology (UTS), Vulcan Hotel is a boutique hotel that combines historic architecture with modern interiors, including a peaceful courtyard. Vulcan Hotel Ultimo is a 5-minute walk from TAFE Ultimo and a 7-minute walk from The Powerhouse Museum. Darling Harbour and Sydney Central Station are each a 15-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms offer high speed WiFi connection, smart TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, iron and board. Parking is provided offsite for an extra charge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Laundry
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Free cot available on request
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Samantha
Switzerland
“Great location, great little breakfast bar, happy hour, quiet so slept really well, such amazingly helpful staff.” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Staff and location. Everyone was extremely helpful and polite. Ten minute walk from Darling Harbour. Simple but functional and comfortable room.” - Pätris
Estonia
“Great location, clean rooms, friendly service. Breakfast was nothing too fancy, but sufficient to get the day going - instant coffee, some fruits, sandwich material etc.” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Just a 15 minute walk to Darling Harbour, and great links to the tram. Not too far for opera house and bridge, yet out of the hustle of the city centre. Clean tidy functional room. Very comfortable bed and pillows.” - Martin
Germany
“Excellent location, within easy walking distance to all sites in the city center. Staff was always very kind and helpful.” - John
Australia
“We ffound the staff exceptional. They were helpful and nothing was to much trouble for them. The location was excellent for what we were in Sydney for and close to great food and shops. The rooms and premises generally were clean. We will be...” - Roberts
Australia
“The staff are exceptional. Friendly and helpful. Very clean facilities. Short pleasant walking distance to China Town and ICC Theatre. Love the Heritage Building.” - Victoria
Australia
“Easy to find and park car nearby. Very friendly & helpful staff who went to great lengths to make my stay comfortable.” - Jennifer
Australia
“Easy walk from Central Station to Vulcan; very easy walk to UTS (& it’s function centre) for the conference I attended.” - Paul
Australia
“Breakfast was good and perfectly adequate for me The staff were exceptional, very helpful and made .me feel welcome”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Cafe Vulcan
- CuisineAustralian • Local
- Open forBreakfast
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note that the property requires an AUD 50 credit card pre-authorization upon arrival, to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.
Guests are required to show government-issued photo identification (passport or driver's license) upon check-in.
The minimum age to check-in is 18.
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa and Mastercard , 2% for American Express and Union Pay and 3% for JCB
Please note that the reception desk is staffed from 07:00 to 22:00, however 24-hour check-in is available.
Please reach out to the hotel for arrangements for late check-ins.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.