Airport hotels charge airport prices. Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill is a comfortable, great-value alternative about 35 minutes from Sydney Airport by train, with one easy change at Central, or 20 to 25 minutes by taxi. Rooms are from $140 a night, every booking includes one free secured undercover parking spot, and reception is open 24 hours, so a late landing or a dawn departure is no trouble. The city, Darling Harbour and the stadiums are just as easy to reach, which makes it a smarter base than a hotel beside the runway.
Getting to and from Sydney Airport
Summer Hill station is a 400-metre walk from the hotel. Trains run to Central in about 15 minutes; at Central, follow the signs to the Airport Line, which stops inside the Domestic terminal first and then the International terminal, about 10 to 15 minutes later. The whole trip is one easy change, and no shuttle bus is needed at either end. An airport station access fee applies on top of the normal Opal fare.
Landing in Sydney? Do the same in reverse: train from your terminal to Central, then any Summer Hill-bound train, about 15 minutes. A taxi or rideshare from either terminal takes roughly 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Early flights and late arrivals
Reception is staffed 24 hours a day, every day. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is 10 am, and if your flight lands late at night, tell us and your key will be ready. Rooms have keyless access, so a 4 am departure for a 6 am flight is simple: leave the key, drive or walk to the station and go.
Every room has a fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster for an early breakfast before the airport, and free premium Purezza water refills are available in reception.
Park here, fly from there
Driving to Sydney and flying out? Park free in our secured undercover car park during your stay, and ask reception about keeping the car with us while you are away, with daily storage rates from $20 a day. That is far less than long-term airport parking, and you return to a bed rather than a car park.
The hotel sits on Parramatta Road with easy access from the M4 and the city, so coming in from the west or the north is straightforward.
What a night costs
Rooms are from $140 a night Monday to Thursday and from $180 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and public holidays. Single, Queen and Deluxe rooms sleep from one to five guests, each with an ensuite, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a smart TV. There is no restaurant on site, and Summer Hill's cafés and restaurants are a short walk away.
- Single Room from $140, Queen Room from $150
- Deluxe Single from $215, Deluxe Queen from $225
- Free secured undercover parking, one spot per booking
- Free Wi-Fi, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster in every room
More than an airport stopover
Because the same train line runs to Central, Town Hall and Circular Quay, a night here before or after a flight doubles as a night in Sydney. The Opera House, Darling Harbour, the Olympic Park stadiums and Newtown's restaurants are all a direct train or light rail ride away, with your car safely parked at the hotel.
Why guests choose us
Why flyers stay here instead of at the airport
- About 35 minutes to both terminals by train, one easy change
- Taxi or rideshare in 20 to 25 minutes
- Rooms from $140 a night
- Free secured undercover parking, storage from $20 a day while you fly
- Reception open 24 hours, keyless room access
- Direct trains to the city as well as the airport
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney from Sydney Airport?
About 35 minutes by train: Summer Hill to Central in about 15 minutes, then the Airport Line to the Domestic and International terminals. By taxi or rideshare it is roughly 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No shuttle is needed. The Airport Line train stops inside both terminal buildings, and the change at Central is a short walk between platforms. Taxis and rideshare are also quick.
Can I check in late after an evening flight?
Yes. Reception is open 24 hours a day. Let us know your arrival time and your key will be ready. Rooms have keyless access for early departures too.
Can I leave my car at the hotel while I fly?
Yes. Parking during your stay is free, and the car can stay with us while you are away for a daily storage rate from $20 a day. Ask reception when you book.
Why stay here rather than at an airport hotel?
Lower room rates, free parking, 24-hour reception and the same train line that goes to the airport also goes to the city, so your stopover doubles as a night in Sydney.
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Rooms from $140, free secured parking, 24-hour check-in and one easy train change to both terminals.