Yha Sydney Central

“Convenient, clean, hostel in a prime Sydney location”

Stayed here for one night in Jan 2025. Location is awesome - there is a light rail station ( Haymarket) , just outside , which made it easy to get to the SCG. It is also very close to the Central station , from where you can get the train to the Airport . Situated not far from decent eateries and… more

Stayed here for one night in Jan 2025. Location is awesome - there is a light rail station ( Haymarket) , just outside , which made it easy to get to the SCG. It is also very close to the Central station , from where you can get the train to the Airport . Situated not far from decent eateries and Chinatown . The facilities as such are very clean , I stayed in a 4 bed mixed dorm for one night . Beds were clean , sheets too , room was good as well . I was on the 6th floor , so the room had a nice balcony , but was sealed because of security / safety reasons maybe - but would be tough and suffocating with no fresh air flow . The bed has a charging point with two sockets ( Aus style ) and two usb ports as well , with a light . Good storage space for small to medium size bags , you need your own pad locks though . I did not get a towel , maybe I should have asked . The shower area was largely ok , the sink was clean and good but there weren’t towels to wipe the wet sink after usage , something that can be considered - encouraging people to keep it clean . Bathroom/ shower was good but did not have soap/ shampoo ( which you normally expect in a hostel ) . Cleanliness by default is good , but the thing with hostels is the luck of the draw - if you get good , clean folks along with you - they maintain things well , if not - it can be bad . For me it was average - hostel can also try and clean perhaps 2 times a day - given the inflow . I did not try the breakfast - the floor though was huge and seemed like lot of people could sit . There is a water station where you can fill drinking water . I think the washrooms on this floor ( 1st) could have been made easy to access for folks who wait to check in till 2 pm , becomes tough otherwise if you have to sit for 4 hours without access to washrooms ! Storage is good to put away your bags for a long duration either in lockers or in the storage area if full - do tell the reception as a courtesy so they are aware and not clean it away ! The card is access controlled and you can only get to your floor / access , which is good as a security but is a hindrance also maybe when you go for a shower / washroom . All in all a good experience - I will always recommend but the luck of draw is always important in hostels !

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“Excellent hostel stay in Sydney CBD”

Great location. Close to Central station and all transport systems (Tram, Train, Bus, Metro) plus hop on/hop off sightseeing bus stop nearby. Friendly, professional staff. Stayed in 6 bed female dorm. Felt safe and secure and enjoyed my stay. Excellent large luggage storage locker (bring your p… more

Great location. Close to Central station and all transport systems (Tram, Train, Bus, Metro) plus hop on/hop off sightseeing bus stop nearby. Friendly, professional staff. Stayed in 6 bed female dorm. Felt safe and secure and enjoyed my stay. Excellent large luggage storage locker (bring your padlock), light base each bed have charging sockets and space for drink bottles. Clean room, toilet/shower block. Average size kitchen with plenty of equipment leads out to huge dining area. Check out basic breakfast hostel offers pretty reasonable for $14 (located near dining area). If you want bigger, hot meal breakfast, try inCafe next door. Hostel card excellent security and access feature to all floors (but not to toilets on a different floor to yours), toilet/shower/laundry.

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