This is a very good hostel, and I got it for a great price.
Location
It is very close to Hyde Park and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Since I don’t mind walking, it’s also a 30-minute walk to Circular Quay and the Opera House. There are nearby Woolworths (grocery store), cafes, and bakeries.
Cleanliness
The rooms are clean, and the common kitchen and other areas are very well maintained. One small suggestion: the frequency of cleaning for the shower area should be increased, but it’s still acceptable.
Hostel Vibe (Including Crews)
They’ve created a strong sense of community. In fact, this is one of the few hostels where you’ll be excited to return early because they offer free daily activities (running club, movie night, wine and cheese, picnic day, etc.) that allow you to meet people. It’s fun, and did I mention it’s free? The crews are very friendly and helpful, always smiling.
Safety
They have excellent emergency preparedness procedures, so I felt very safe. The location of the hostel is also very quiet.
Amenities
They have laundry area. Clothing iron is very accessible. You can cook because the kitchen is super complete.
- JL52
I will share my objective opinion about this hotel:
@Advantages: The hotel is clean, has a kitchen and refrigerator for storing food, hot water for showering, and strong Wi-Fi in the room.
@Disadvantages:
-There was no air conditioning in the room, only a ceiling fan. Even though I arrived at the end of February, the room was still very hot. Some nights I couldn't sleep and had to sit in the hallway.
- The bed has no power outlets, only a single USB port.
- This hotel doesn't actually have a great location as many other comments suggest. The road is quite steep; walking there would be very tiring.
- The lockers don't have locks, just like many dorms I've stayed in (in Korea and Taiwan). This might be a common situation in Australian dorms.
- Tony Soybean