Looking for cheap accommodation over Christmas in Sydney? Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill has a festive rate from $300 a night on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve, and its usual prices on every other night of the season: from $140 Monday to Thursday and from $180 on weekends and public holidays. Every booking includes one free secured undercover parking spot, reception is open 24 hours including Christmas Day, and family rooms sleep up to five. The city's Christmas lights, Boxing Day sport and the New Year's Eve fireworks are a direct train ride away.
Christmas and Boxing Day prices
Friday 25 December and Saturday 26 December 2026 are public holidays, and Monday 28 December is the Boxing Day substitute holiday in New South Wales, so those nights are charged at our weekend and public-holiday rate. The nights between Christmas and New Year that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday are at the standard midweek rate.
- Single Room: from $300 on the four festive nights, from $140 midweek, from $180 weekends and public holidays
- Queen Room: from $310 on the four festive nights, from $150 midweek, from $190 weekends and public holidays
- Deluxe Single Room: from $375 on the four festive nights, from $215 midweek, from $255 weekends and public holidays
- Deluxe Queen Room: from $385 on the four festive nights, from $225 midweek, from $265 weekends and public holidays
- Book direct for the best rate, online or on +61 2 8880 8320
Open all Christmas, reception around the clock
Reception is staffed 24 hours a day right through Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year. Check-in is from 2 pm, check-out is 10 am, and late arrivals are welcome. Rooms have keyless access, free Wi-Fi, a fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster, so Christmas-morning breakfast in the room is easy.
There is no restaurant on site. Summer Hill's cafés and restaurants are a short walk away, and many open on Boxing Day and through the New Year period.
Christmas lights, markets and carols by train
Summer Hill station is a four-minute walk from the hotel, with direct trains to Town Hall for the Queen Victoria Building and Pitt Street Mall, Martin Place for the giant Christmas tree and markets, and St James for Carols in the Domain on Saturday 19 December 2026. Park free at the hotel and skip the city car parks.
Boxing Day in Sydney
Boxing Day is one of Sydney's biggest days out: the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts on the harbour at 1 pm on Saturday 26 December 2026, the Boxing Day sales open across the city, there is racing at Royal Randwick and cricket at the SCG. All of it is reachable by direct train from the hotel.
Stay on for the New Year Test at the SCG in the first days of January and the New Year's Eve fireworks in between.
Family Christmas stays
Deluxe rooms sleep up to five, which suits families visiting relatives in Sydney for Christmas or making a holiday of it. With free parking, a fridge for Christmas leftovers and direct trains to the beaches and the city, it is a relaxed base for the whole break. Nights between Christmas and New Year that fall midweek are at the standard rate from $140.
Why guests choose us
Why Christmas guests stay with us
- Festive nights from $300; other nights from $140 midweek, $180 weekends
- Open with 24-hour reception on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- One free secured undercover parking spot per booking
- Family rooms for up to five guests
- Direct trains to the Christmas lights, SCG and Randwick
- Fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster in every room
Gallery
A look around & nearby
Photos: Martin Place (2049726201) by Phil Whitehouse from London, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0; (1)Queen Victoria Building Christmas 2013 by Sardaka (talk) 06:43, 23 December 2013 (UTC), CC BY 3.0; Sydney-Hobart by Paul Balfe, CC BY 2.0; Martin Place with Christmas tree - panoramio by Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 3.0; Sydney habour bridge & opera house fireworks new year eve 2008 by Linh_rOm, CC BY 2.0
Coming up over Christmas and New Year
- Rise Against1 Dec 2026 · Sydney Opera House - Forecourt
- James Blake2 Dec 2026 · Sydney Opera House - Forecourt
- Randwick Twilight Christmas Festival4 Dec 2026 · Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Wolf Alice | Australian Tour 20264 Dec 2026 · Sydney Opera House - Forecourt
- 2026/27 WS Wanderers A League Season (v Perth Glory)5 Dec 2026 · CommBank Stadium
- Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival - Sydney5 Dec 2026 · The Domain
- Rosehill Garden Raceday5 Dec 2026 · Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- 2026/27 A-League Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory FC6 Dec 2026 · Allianz Stadium
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge more over Christmas?
On four nights, yes: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve are charged at our festive rate, from $300 a night. The 28 December substitute holiday and New Year's Day are at our usual weekend and public-holiday rate from $180, and midweek nights between the holidays are at the standard rate from $140.
Is the hotel open on Christmas Day?
Yes. Reception is open 24 hours a day through the whole festive season, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is there a restaurant for Christmas lunch?
There is no restaurant on site. Rooms have a fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster, and Summer Hill's restaurants and cafés are a short walk away. Many city venues take Christmas Day bookings well in advance.
Is parking free over Christmas?
Yes. Every booking includes one free secured undercover parking spot for the length of your stay.
How far is the hotel from the city Christmas lights?
About 15 minutes by direct train from Summer Hill station, a four-minute walk from the hotel, to Town Hall and Martin Place.
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Book your Christmas stay in Sydney
Festive nights from $300 and other nights from $140, with free secured parking, 24-hour reception and direct trains to the city's Christmas.