253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia
#292 of 342 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 240 hostel reviews
6.7Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
6.5
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.1
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 April 2025
Cinthia
New ZealandIt's really close to everything, the room was spacious, the bathroom was quite unconformable but for the price is a very good hostel
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Harry
United KingdomBeds were fairly creaky but that was all
The staff were great. Has a nice social vibe.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Oka
AustraliaClean Location Staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Neta
United KingdomSleeping on the upper bunk was a challenge cause the beds move a little, the sheets were a bit stained, but the staff helped me change them. It was really hot inside the room
The location was superb, the staff were very helpful and it’s a very friendly hostel, they have activities for the backpackers
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 March 2025
Tanvir
AustraliaCleanness
Location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Shani
AustraliaBuying a used towel for $5 just to have to give it back is a bit ridiculous. No parking but understandable due to the location. The blankets provided had a bit of a dirty unpleasant smell.
Very friendly staff. Perks like $6 drinks, cheaper food and the pizza night. I was able to organise getting one room for my group. The location was good because we didn’t need to book an uber/taxi to get to town.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Aida
MexicoIt was sooooo loud and hot!
Location was great and nice staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Hannah
United KingdomBathrooms were unclean on the first floor
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Chloe
United KingdomVery basic everything, bunk beds wobbly
Good rooftop spaces but tight kitchen and bathrooms
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Marco
PeruProbs the bathrooms that were not that clean, but nothing really serious
Liked how small it is, so it’s more like a family type of environment
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Darcie
AustraliaFelt very unclean, mould spores all over the walls in the shower rooms and toilets. Bunk beds were also very shaky which isn’t great for a hostel as people who were coming in later would wake up everyone in the room just trying to access their bed. Has a lot of potential but not up to scratch currently
Great central location and the on sight bar was great
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Seanin
IrelandThe only problem I had was with how dirty the kitchen was kept, although it was cleaned twice a day I think it needs more
Staff were very friendly and happy to help with all questions I had on arrival such as where to go what to see. The rooms were decent with lots of storage. Kitchen had everything I needed but was a left dirty most of the day. Overall I had a good stay
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Madeleine
United KingdomIt’s the sort of building that probably never looks clean because of its age and condition but the floors were always dirty, there was litter under my bed, the showers were a bit gross, the toilet and sinks are right in the dining area which feels wrong, and unfortunate I was there while there were very loud guests who came in drunk a few nights so my dorm didn’t get very good sleep. I also didn’t report this to staff so can’t comment on their process for handling such situations but they were very approachable :) The area is uncharacterful and you could be in any city anywhere in the world. Great food nearby tho.
The staff were great and really friendly. Location is convenient for trains and buses. Well organised and supplied kitchen. Pillows were good :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Rivers
AustraliaGood location, good prices, comfy beds, cool people, free internet, open rooftop.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Conti
AustraliaEven if the kitchen is a little bit small, NO WORRIES. There's space for everything, in the shelves for your food and in the fridge (there are two fridges, no freezer). No air conditioning, there are big windows and a huge fan, so NO WORRIES, you will be fine here. ATTENTION: NO ELEVATOR. There are only three floors, not that many, but no elevator guys. Just to let you know!
One of the cleanest hostel I've been in Sydney, and I've been in four. Rooms, Kitchen, Bathrooms and Shower, everything very clean and tidy. I highly recommend it for all of you. I'm with WHV and I stayed very well here.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Jemma
United KingdomThere was no living area other than the rooftop but that was no good in the rain. You had to sit in the corridors to socialise and the kitchen was small and could have been cleaner. Seemed like a lot of long term people staying too.
Close to the train station and walking distance to the main attractions.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Monika
Slovakiathere is no lift, but they are happy to help, it would deserve more deep cleaning, hot and cold water on the shower was not really working properly.
comfortable bed, nice stuff, quiet room, good location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Diego
ArgentinaThe plug in was hard to connect at the toilet
The location and the room are confortables.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Matt
AustraliaGreat value for money, staff friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Sam
Philippinesthe room smell bad, the bunk bed is squeaky.
the location is convenient, the happy hour all day for hostel guest in the bar.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Jingyu
ChinaThe ambiance can be a bit noisy, requiring the use of earplugs for a peaceful sleep.
1. The location is very convenient, making it easy to access various attractions. 2. The receptionists are friendly and accommodating. 3. The beer at the downstairs bar is delightful, and the room card discount is a nice perk.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
David
AustraliaThe air in the room was bad
The location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Natalie
AustraliaWe specifically had requests for our rooms to be in certain spaces or locations, and it would have been ok if it wasn't anyway, however the hostel had responded with all my requests saying they had it all sorted the way we wanted. When we got there, the rooms were all over the place and my friends were split into different rooms. There was no message or anything prior to let us know of this change, and I was rather unhappy about this. When we got there, the hostel was full so we couldn't be rearranged and had to cop it, and we had no compensation.
Location was very central, it was very close to the bus and train stations.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Diogo
AustraliaWhile the facilities were clean they were clearly old and not very well maintained, with some things being broken. The shower areas could have also done with a bench or something else to leave belongings on while showering
Staff were extremely friendly, and a consistent effort was made to keep facilities clean
Stayed in October 2023
Vervins, France
Løkken, Denmark
South San Francisco, USA
Coeur d'Alene, USA
Split, Croatia
Krefeld, Germany
Batumi, Georgia
Kingaroy, Australia
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content