The Great Hall- USYD

The University of Sydney campus is one of those places that instantly makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a mix of history, creativity, and student chaos in the best possible way.

Walking through the sandstone courtyards, past big lawns filled with picnicking students, seeing the students and staff making their way on the campus, brings a buzz to all those that visit.

The mix of old Gothic buildings and modern glass-and-steel study spaces gives the campus a really unique personality. Many visitors exploring the picturesque site, especially within the Quadrangle mention it makes them feel like they are in a Hogwarts scene in the latest Harry Potter movie.

One of the standout spots on campus is the Great Hall – like something straight out of a movie set, with high timber ceilings, stained glass windows, and walls lined with portraits of university alumni. Opened in 1859, it’s an architecturally significant part of the uni’s history and it’s where graduations, ceremonies, and big uni events take place and stepping inside always feels a bit magical.

Only a skip and a hop from the campus or a 5 minute drive to the Great Hall from Rydges Camperdown, you can rest assured it’s the ideal place to be based when visiting the University of Sydney.