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QT Sydney

  • Price$$$
  • CategoryBoutique Upscale
  • Rating★ 4.5

QT Sydney occupies two adjoining heritage buildings in the CBD, the 1920s Gowings department store and the neighbouring State Theatre building, on Market Street a block from Pitt Street Mall and Hyde Park. The hotel is known for its irreverent, theatrical design sensibility, mixing Art Deco details from the original buildings with bold, eclectic furnishings, a style consistent across the QT chain.

Design-driven hotel inside the heritage Gowings and State Theatre buildings, known for its eclectic decor and Gowings Bar.

QT Sydney occupies two adjoining heritage buildings in the CBD, the 1920s Gowings department store and the neighbouring State Theatre building, on Market Street a block from Pitt Street Mall and Hyde Park. The hotel is known for its irreverent, theatrical design sensibility, mixing Art Deco details from the original buildings with bold, eclectic furnishings, a style consistent across the QT chain. Rooms range from compact QT Rooms to multi-level QT Lofts and suites, several retaining original architectural features such as ornate ceilings or theatre-adjacent windows. Gowings Bar & Grill serves as the hotel's signature restaurant, built into the old menswear store's ground floor, while Gowings Bar is a popular after-work spot for CBD workers. There is a fitness centre but no pool, in keeping with the boutique nature of the property. Service is stylish rather than formal, oriented toward design-conscious leisure travellers and creative-industry business guests rather than families. The Market Street location puts Pitt Street Mall, the Queen Victoria Building and Hyde Park within a five-to-ten-minute walk, and Town Hall and Museum train stations are both close by.

Practical information for QT Sydney · Last updated August 2026
Price $$$
Address 49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000

Room types

  • QT Room
  • QT Loft
  • QT Suite

Amenities

  • fitness center
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • wifi
  • room service

Location

49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000

-33.8707, 151.2069 View on map

Highlights

  • Set inside the heritage 1920s Gowings and State Theatre buildings
  • Eclectic, design-driven decor distinct from typical CBD chain hotels
  • Gowings Bar & Grill and Gowings Bar on-site
  • Central location a block from Pitt Street Mall
  • Close to Town Hall and Museum train stations

Tips for visiting

  • Ask for a room in the former State Theatre wing for the most character
  • No pool on-site; the fitness centre is compact
  • Gowings Bar gets busy with after-work crowds on Thursday and Friday evenings
  • Book QT Loft rooms for extra space if travelling with a family
  • Museum Station is a two-minute walk, useful for reaching the eastern suburbs

Accessibility

QT Sydney offers accessible rooms and lift access throughout the heritage building; some original architectural sections have step transitions, so guests with mobility needs should request accessible routing at check-in.

Frequently asked questions

What makes QT Sydney's building unique?

It's built inside the former Gowings department store and State Theatre buildings, retaining Art Deco details from the 1920s.

Is there a pool?

No, QT Sydney has a fitness centre but no swimming pool.

How far is it from Hyde Park?

About a five-minute walk east along Market Street.

Is the hotel suitable for families?

It leans toward design-focused couples and business travellers, though QT Loft rooms offer enough space for families needing extra room.

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