Axel’s take
A characterful city base, provided you choose your bathroom setup carefully.
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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · A small 3-star heritage pub hotel in Pyrmont
Terminus is a small 3-star heritage pub hotel, not a conventional full-service stay. We think it’s a strong pick for travelers who want character, comfortable basics and easy access to Pyrmont’s waterfront, The Star and light rail. Booking.com guests praise the beds, cleanliness and helpful staff; recent Expedia reviews reinforce the location’s appeal. The adjoining pub makes dinner and a drink straightforward, while accommodation has its own street entrance.
The crucial booking detail: seven of the nine rooms share bathrooms; only two have private ensuites, both downstairs. Upstairs rooms require stairs, and reception isn’t staffed around the clock. Some older guests reported street or courtyard noise, though others found their rooms quiet, so silence isn’t guaranteed. We’d skip it if you need full hotel services or a guaranteed quiet early night.
- Rooms
- Nine double rooms with simple furnishings; two ground-floor ensuites and seven upstairs shared-bathroom rooms.
- Cleanliness
- Generally well rated on Booking.com and Expedia, with guests praising clean rooms and bathrooms.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength; arrange arrivals after 10 PM in advance.
- Amenities
- Pub, restaurant, courtyard, free Wi-Fi and shared tea-and-coffee facilities; no onsite parking.
- Fees and surprises
- Booking.com lists a refundable damage deposit; credit-card payments attract a 1.65% surcharge.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
61 Harris St, Sydney
Convenient for The Star, waterfront walks and John Street Square light rail.
Amenities and check-in
Pub, restaurant, courtyard, free Wi-Fi and shared tea-and-coffee facilities; no onsite parking.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 10:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pets Not Allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Terminus Pyrmont: from $209 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $209 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Terminus Pyrmont on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Terminus Pyrmont is a small 3-star heritage pub hotel in Pyrmont in Sydney, Australia.
Address: 61 Harris St, Sydney. Property ID: 1261747. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sydney/terminus-pyrmont-1261747
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sydney/terminus-pyrmont-1261747/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $216 | $226 on Booking.com | $10 less (4%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates — common stay lengths
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1 night
Total price: $209 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $311 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $415 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $567 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $736 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $888 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,079 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,346 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,473 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,611 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,763 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,896 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,022 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.1/10
A characterful city base, provided you choose your bathroom setup carefully. A small 3-star heritage pub hotel in Pyrmont, scored for what it is.
Terminus is a small 3-star heritage pub hotel, not a conventional full-service stay. We think it’s a strong pick for travelers who want character, comfortable basics and easy access to Pyrmont’s waterfront, The Star and light rail. Booking.com guests praise the beds, cleanliness and helpful staff; recent Expedia reviews reinforce the location’s appeal. The adjoining pub makes dinner and a drink straightforward, while accommodation has its own street entrance.
The crucial booking detail: seven of the nine rooms share bathrooms; only two have private ensuites, both downstairs. Upstairs rooms require stairs, and reception isn’t staffed around the clock. Some older guests reported street or courtyard noise, though others found their rooms quiet, so silence isn’t guaranteed. We’d skip it if you need full hotel services or a guaranteed quiet early night.
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Best for: Couples on short city breaks; Travelers happy with shared bathrooms; Pub lovers exploring Pyrmont
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Watch out for: Only two rooms have private bathrooms; Stairs to upstairs rooms; limited reception hours; Possible street and pub courtyard noise
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Location: Convenient for The Star, waterfront walks and John Street Square light rail.
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Rooms: Nine double rooms with simple furnishings; two ground-floor ensuites and seven upstairs shared-bathroom rooms.
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Cleanliness: Generally well rated on Booking.com and Expedia, with guests praising clean rooms and bathrooms.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength; arrange arrivals after 10 PM in advance.
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Amenities: Pub, restaurant, courtyard, free Wi-Fi and shared tea-and-coffee facilities; no onsite parking.
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Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists a refundable damage deposit; credit-card payments attract a 1.65% surcharge.
Axel's opinion of Terminus Pyrmont, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Terminus Pyrmont
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 61 Harris St, Sydney
- Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 1,027 reviews (location 3.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Central Station: 9 min by taxi · Sydney Airport: 18 min by taxi · Australian National Maritime Museum: 10 min walk
- Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 10:00
- City page: Hotels in Sydney
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Standard room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Standard room (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Standard room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
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