The cleanliness in the common rooms as well as in the kitchen and toilets/showers are really good. We also liked that everyday something goes on which organise the hostel. Good socialising. The location is perfect, you can walk to the sights easily. The private room is small but clean.

The deposit of 20$ for the room key! Its ok if you have to pay a deposit but you get the money back in cash! Allover Australia it was always possible to retransfer the deposit on the credit card but not in this hostel. Regarding to the private room we got bad allergy because the room is really small and has carpet which seems old and dirty already! For people with allergies isnt this recommandable.

People I met there. A lot of people have stayed for long term so it seems like actual home to me whenever I go back there. I’ve stayed so many hostels before but this was the most welcoming hostel ever. Also because a lot of people help to clean the hostel instead of getting free accommodation, the kitchen and bathroom were always constantly clean. And the side of kitchen was good!

They close kitchen including fridge room at 11pm. We are not kids so after we come back home from work or drinking, we want to use kitchen sometime. It gave me really difficult time to cook. I also was there for dance training and audition so when I came back to hostel after that, I really was starving and wanted to cook. Even though the people I met there was amazing, I must say staffs were most unwelcoming people I’ve seems among all the hostels. I just had feeling that they are not really welcoming us. One of the part I like to stay at hostel is because receptionist. Whenever I stay at hostel, I always meet amazing receptionist. And they really did make my journey better. So the part, I was a little bit shocked ngl.

Maze backpackers was in an excellent location. Close to great restaurants, central station and the atmosphere had w wonderful young happy vibe. The heritage building still retained some beautiful art deco features, and all amenities were fresh, clean and new. The staff were extremely helpful, particularly Milo!

The room was extremely small. Once I got used to that, I was very happy to have a comfortable retreat in a clean well managed hotel. The building itself is very nice, my room had a window that opened and a ceiling fan. All these benefits made up for the small room size.

The location of the place is so central! Very accessible to any place you'd like to go in the city Central. The male receptionist who let us check in early(sorry I didn't get the name) was fantastic and I'm very thankful! Thank you very much as it helped us have a good start of our holiday in Australia. You are amazing!

The bathroom could do some cleaning daily... Or often? It's so yuck and since this backpackers don't have any private bathroom, the shared bathroom should be looked after often.

The space is highly convenient with free games on Friday and 2 for 1 drinks on Saturdays, I didn’t mind the sound of the nightlife as it gives you a bit of hype about being in the city if your a small beach Towner like me the staff where incredibly nice everything is in walking distance cute convenient stores and lots of make your own Raman close by

The security guard on Saturday night was pretty rude to me as well as my brother who was joining us for a getaway (this has nothing to do with maze at all we will be choosing you again and again hands down ) the guard to seem to be into telling me the kitchen was closed in a very rude way when I was aware instead of the person that seemed to be on some form of drugs being on the spectrum I may act a little different but I just felt idk watched when I was just walking around stretching my legs after being sitting at a festival all day and wanted to see the setup for breakfast next morning before a 7 hour trip I ended up going across the road where maze gives you a voucher for a buffet breakfast

- The location is amazing. Very central to the city and in short walking distance of many main stations. - The hostel is really well managed and set up. The staff are super nice and helpful and there’s a bunch of events on for residents (something each night). - The room was quiet, comfortable and clean. - Towel was complimentary and the showers were clean and good quality. - There’s a large kitchen and eating area which is well stocked with cooking utensils and crockery.

Super friendly vibe and staff, very helpul too. The Maze is not the most modern hostel but it just feels like home, you get to meet plenty of people after just a few days, good activites and free stuff and food. Everyone can gather up easily for a fun night out or in playing pool. Quiet after 10pm rule, suits everyone and a good idea.

The cleaning staff is not super dilligent when it comes to getting rid of the cockroaches in the bathrooms, or when just cleaning the duvet covers.

The place is very clean, there are events almost every evening so it‘s quite easy to get in touch with other travelers :) there was a big kitchen and many tables to sit at and therefore always enough room for everybody. The staff was very friendly and helping when in need :)

In some rooms there is not even a table/ chair/ anything you could place some stuff, so it got kinda chaotic with everything laying on the floor… but that is complaining about basically nothing

- Very centrally located - close to Central and Town Hall stations with many restaurants and shops nearby - Rooms and bathroom facilities were relatively clean despite being a bit dated - Free towel and linen - Good value for money, you get what you pay for - Clean kitchen and dining facilities

- The carpet in the rooms and hallway smells old and musky - Was required to show a photo of my passport at check in (as per reception's 'policy') which I didn't have with me since I was travelling domestically. Not a issue for me in this case but could be problematic if a guest is an Australian resident with no/expired passport. I recommend the policy be changed to also include other forms of photo ID such as drivers' licences as these are commonly accepted everywhere else in Australia

Great place for a quick stay, very close to China Town and Light rail stops for easy access around the city. Room was small (private room with bunk beds) but all we needed, beds were clean and comfortable, amenities were very clean and the kitchen area offered great facilities. It is an old building, so condition as expected. Staff were very friendly and helpful, allowed to leave luggage on your check out day while you explore the city before a late flight home which was great, didn't have to lug our bags around with us. Great security within the building and was located in a nice area that felt safe. I would have no hesitation in staying again to explore more of Sydney.

The room, although quite small, could use a small cupboard to hang clothes and maybe some hooks on the back of the doors to hang your wet towels. Other than that I couldnt think of anything I didnt like.