The building is old but it has been renovated to offer a modern look and feel. Staff were really kind all the time and I really loved Damon, the activities coordinator who made the hostel activities funnier than they would have been with other people in charge. Two big kitchens with a lot of storage. My room was a male-only 6 room and almost all guests that I shared the room with were educated people from all over the world. I even made a South Korean friend there. Washroom from level 8 was very clean. Pool was very refreshing, however I used it only once. Washing machines and dryers were functioning very well and they were easy to pay and use. I have to make it clear that it’s not a backpacker hostel but a tourist hostel and for that reason you’ll see less backpackers and Working Holiday visa holders and more families and real middle-class tourists. Location is very convenient with a tram station just outside and Central train station very near. I would come back again.

Only one microwave oven in one of the kitchens. Paid breakfast is a little expensive and although it has more variety than in other hostels, I didn’t like it at all, plus the coffee machine was a little difficult to use. Some guests didn’t wash their dishes properly and I often found dirty dishes, mugs and pots that I had to wash again.

*Excellent location - train, tram light rail & bus across the road. Giving easy direct access to and from the airport, local, regional, and interstate destinations * Easy walk to shops, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opera house and ferries. * Our room was very spacious and comfortable *Hotel quality bedding and linens were comfortable (although I used my silk pillowcase) * Staff changed my room and assisted me as available. * Staff very professional & provides 24/7 reception, which was important for me * in-house or outside social events every night of the week * Huge locker for every bed (although you need your own lock) with a shelf for laptop and hole to safely charge your electronics. * Excellent security to rooms and wc/ bathrooms and throughout * Free unlimited filtered water available on 1st floor * AIR conditioning throughout and sett at a comfortable temperature 24/7 * Huge window to allow in light during the day and heavy drapes to draw at night for darkness * Privacy curtains for every bunk bed - v much appreciated * Power point & usb chargers with shelf for every bed with additional power points around the room * Breakfast available (at additional cost) * Clean throughout and bins emptied daily * Bathroom shower cubicles each had 3x hooks and a separate area to keep clothes/towels dry in a small dressing area within the cubicle. * Hair-dryer available upon request * Free storage areas for luggage with power points to charge your electronics * Reasonably priced compared to competitors * It is evident this is a serious business operation very professionally run.

* Water pressure in shower was a bit low * Security key stopped working on check out day PRIOR to check out time

The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The facilities (common areas with kitchen, laundry, co-working space, foyer, cinema, the attached bar and rooftop pool area), is accessible and they hold events in some of the areas so you can enjoy your stay and get to know other travelers. The room is clean with adequate sheets and doona - you certainly do not questioned whether they were washed properly. There is plenty of storage space for your luggage and there are extra paid lockers if you need it. As a digital nomad who travels, this is my preferred place to stay in Sydney especially the co-working spaces and common areas. It also allows me easy access to go to any meetings and events. Perfect.

The 2 week maximum as it's a wonderful place to stay and would rather not go elsewhere.

We stayed in a private room, but the property itself has more of a hostel-style setup (as far as I understand). So if you’re expecting a hostel – it’s great! If you’re expecting a hotel – there are some differences, for example, rooms are not cleaned daily as they usually are in hotels. The room itself had all the standard amenities, and the price was reasonable for Sydney. The staff were friendly, and we had no issues with noise or discomfort.

Nothing, maybe to add daily cleaning to private rooms

I arrived at Sydney Central station, and so the location of the YHA was excellent from that point of view. It was also very easy to take the light railway from just outside the front door to Circular Quay and other destinations, so I was very happy with the convenience of that. My room was clean and well furnished/equipped. It was great to have an en suite shower/WC. The room was clean. I also liked the fact that I had a choice of taking breakfast in the dining room at a small fee or going down to the In Cafe on the ground floor where there was an excellent breakfast menu.

I found it a nuisance to have to use my room key to use the lift, but I understand that this is for security reasons.

-Location - right next to sydney central station which worked out perfectly as I had taken the train in, so very easy to get to with all my luggage, and easy to get to the airport -Value for money -Storage lockers

-Lack of housekeeping/daily room maintenance - I stayed for 4 nights and my room was never attended to. No fresh linen or emptying of my bins, could be my own expectations of hotel vs private room at a hostel -Dropping of TV wifi for casting - not an amenity found everywhere, but it was a little annoying that I had access to TV wifi to cast on day one, and then it was taken away for the remaining 3 days Was never in the room that much so didn't make much of a difference to the overall stay experience

You get what you pay and I am happy. Location is too good to have any complain, right next to the Central Station and Haymarket Stop for Light Rail Way, really convenient to hop on hop off. You can pay some money to rent a locker and keep your stuff there before checking in. The staff are really really friendly and helpful.

A few things you should prepare before stay here if you book dorm. 1. Bring your own key for locker. 2. Bring your own things (hair dryer, towels, flipflops, ...) 3. Get ready for noise from outside because it is close to the main station and right behind the bus stop.

I just wanted to give Richard at reception a shout out for his amazing hospitality and help. I was in need of medical care during my stay and he was so calm, professional and kind and I will never be able to thank him enough. The kitchen/ common area is the entire first floor which is great, lots of places to sit, and there cook. There is a small pool (good for a lil paddle, not a swimming pool) and a nice open area on the roof which I enjoyed hanging out in on days I didn't feel like doing much. I was in a female only 6 bed dorm and felt it was very spacious and private. The beds weren't very squeaky. If you are sensitive to noise then I would recommend good ear plugs as you are right in the center of town and should expect some horns, train noises and sirens. Lower floors might be able to hear music from neighboring bars, but on the 5th floor I didn't hear anything. The location was great. Very close to Paddy's market (3 mins) and China town (Friday night markets). 20 min walk to Darling harbour. And the tram is directly outside that will take you to circular quay (Harbour bridge and Opera House) My only point is that the bathrooms could get a bit dirty, and would recommend sandals for the shower (duh), but also maybe a second towel to make surfaces dry for your things xx Overall had a very pleasant stay and will be back !

Clean, comfortable, and safe. Really friendly staff, who organised a lot of activities for the whole hostel (for free!). I joined the hostel Bondi walk which I really enjoyed and where I met some lovely people. I had previously stayed at the YHA in Melbourne which wasn't clean or comfortable so I was hoping for better but preparing for just as bad. But when I turned up to the YHA in Sydney I was happily surprised. Everything was great, super clean, and had much more updated facilities, including comfortable rooms with curtains on the bed for privacy. I would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to stay in a hostel in Sydney.

Nothing!

Extremely friendly staff at the reception. Very clean hostel, and our bedroom and own bathroom were absolutely fine. The bed was very comfortable. Everything is either in 5-30 mins walking distance or you take one of the trams right at the hostel. Chinatown is right there so you can enjoy a lot of amazing food and the city life is incredible there!

The shower was missing a curtain so the bathroom got a bit wet after showering. Otherwise everything was perfect for a big hostel!