Stay at a family-owned historic boutique hotel in the Sydney CBD heart, with over 130 years of welcoming guests from around the world.
Travelling for leisure or business? The Vulcan Hotel has rooms for all occasions, well-equipped with modern facilities and warm service, to make your stay a home away from home. Located near the doorstep of the CBD, everything is just a short stroll away.
Book your stay today and allow us to welcome you the Vulcan way.
If you are an inner-city solo traveler, our Shoebox/King Single room is the perfect option for you. This cosy and compact room combines comfort with practicality, offering everything you need to relax after a day of exploring Sydney. This room is thoughtfully designed, ensuring you have a restful night’s sleep.
Book this roomLooking for a relaxing getaway? The Standard Queen room provides an inviting space. Spacious and comfortable, this room is ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking a relaxing escape. Nestled in Ultimo, Sydney, it serves as an excellent base for your Sydney adventures.
Book this roomTravelling with a friend? Our Standard Twin rooms offer a practical and enjoyable accommodation option that caters to those visiting Sydney together. With twin beds and a comfortable layout, it creates an inviting atmosphere for friends to explore Sydney.
Book this roomElevate your stay with our Superior Room, where comfort meets luxury. This option is designed for travelers seeking a combination of comfort and functionality with extra space compared to our standard rooms. Ideal for both business and leisure guests, the Superior Room provides the perfect relaxation at the end of your busy day.
Book this roomDiscover enhanced comfort in our Superior Room. Thoughtfully designed for guests desiring additional space and functionality compared to our standard accommodations, this room provides a luxurious retreat. Whether you're here for work or leisure, the Superior Room offers the ultimate relaxation after your day's activities.
Book this roomThe Superior Twin room comfortably accommodates guests looking for more space with two queen beds, perfect for those who are looking to travel with family or friends. Everyone has a cosy space to rest while you explore the vibrant sights and sounds of Sydney. Rate shown is for 2 adults only, additional fees apply for any additional guests.
Book this roomFor an added touch of luxury, our Balcony Suite: 314 provides an exceptional blend of comfort and glam. This spacious suite fits up to four guests with two comfortable queen beds and features a private balcony where you can soak in fresh air and nature of the surrounding area whilst enjoying the extra space.
Book this roomOur Balcony Studio: 313 gives guests a comfortable living space with incredible amenities, ensuring a wonderful stay. You can take advantage of your private balcony to enjoy fresh air while sipping your morning coffee or relax in the ample floor space. This room is perfect for travelers seeking a little more room to stretch out and make the most of their time in Sydney.
Book this roomThe loft room is ideal for guests looking for a little extra space when travelling on business or with family.
Book this roomVulcan Hotel has everything you need for your stay in Ultimo, Sydney. Whether you’re looking forward to relaxing with a glass of wine in our landscaped courtyard or being productive with free WiFi, we’ve got you covered. We even offer a same-day laundry service and can help you to book tours and airport transfers.
Vulcan Hotel reception is open from 7 AM – 10 PM. Holiday hours may vary. On-call staff available afterhours.
We provide a same-day laundry service (additional charges apply) for guests upon request. Laundry should be handed to reception before 12pm for same day service.
Wireless Internet access available in all bedrooms.
Paid Secure car parking is available in the nearby UTS Car park in Thomas Street.
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I have stayed at the Vulcan Hotel twice now in leafy green Ultimo. It is a beautiful cosy well-kept and appointed boutique hotel with excellent staff and friendly owners. Twice now the staff have bent over backwards to help me out when needed and are super friendly. The breakfast/bar is beautifully decorated, and the breakfast offering is great. There are places to eat dinner close by. Both times my rooms were clean, tidied and well appointed. There is also a fantastic indoor courtyard with tropical plants where you can take a glass of wine and nibbles to relax in. It is walking distance to the Sydney Fish Market, Darling Harbour and the Chinese Friendship Garden (complete with live water dragons) and a short uber/taxi to Sydney CBD or walk to George St light rail/trains/buses. It's my "go to" hotel in Sydney now.
- Melissa (TripAdvisor)
The Vulcan Hotel is a delightful boutique hotel conveniently located in Ultimo.
It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with staff members such as Anj in reception going out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. She and owners Carole and Harvey have extensive local knowledge and can direct the visitor to hidden nearby gems like White Rabbit Gallery and Spice Alley.
The hotel also has a quiet and pleasant wine bar with a happy hour between 5pm and 7pm.
- Julia (TripAdvisor)
The Vulcan is a great hotel in a fabulous location. The reception staff were efficient and friendly. I was surprised to learn on check -in that breakfast was included. I didn't read that detail!! The room was spacious, the bathroom, however was quite small. We had a room with a large balcony. It was clean and the bed was comfy. It was also very quiet. Breakfast included everything you would expect from a small buffet and the kitchen staff kept restocking as required. I will definitely be staying at this hotel next time I visit Sydney.
- Sue (TripAdvisor)
Named after the Roman god of fire, the Vulcan Hotel is steeped in rich history and heritage welcoming local and international travellers across the ages. Built in 1894, the hotel was a popular halt for travellers in the Sydney City district who dealt in the trade of wool, shipping and ironworks. In the later years the Vulcan became a popular watering hole for the locals with a thriving jazz and music scene, playing host to famous bands and is fondly remembered as a popular yesteryear venue.
In 2002, the Vulcan underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment to bring it up to date with modern amenities and luxuries, while retaining its heritage charm. Further additions were made to add extra rooms, the Cafe Vulcan and our popular courtyard. Stay with us, and make the Vulcan your home away from home. We wouldn't do it any other way. That’s the Vulcan way.
