YHA Sydney Central

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.

*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.

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.

Couldn't ask for more! I stayed in a 6-bed dorm: clean, storage supplied (able to add own lock), curtains, bed light, 2x Aus plug sockets. Beds were comfy, not like usual squeaky hostel beds! Bathrooms clean and functional. Amenities great! Pool and rooftop lovely, lounge and kitchen very nice. I am travelling for work and the co-work spaces were excellent - double monitors available for use if you have a laptop which can be connected to the screen (HDMI and USB-C adaptor). Location was amazing, easy to get anywhere and loads of fantastic food spots in walking distance. Staff super helpful. Need card for everything, so security was amazing. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

-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