Sydney Central YHA, Sydney, Australia
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I find it hard to say anything negative about this YHA but am giving it one star less than Wake Up around the corner on 'Overall' (same for the rest). The only reason I can think of is the atmosphere is a tad stale, something echoed by other reviews here. It's also a great hostel for a slightly older crowd (ie. 30+). The last time I stayed here was with my (then) 7 month old daughter and wife in a dorm room which we got to ourselves. They were able to provide a cot with no problems.
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About Sydney Central YHA
Internet Access 24 hour reception
YHA / Hostelling International Members: Show your YHA / Hostelling International membership card when checking in, or join YHA on arrival and receive a discount of at least 10%
Winner - Best Backpackers in Australia - National Tourism Awards 2008
Stay in the only 5 star hostel in Sydney, in a spectacular heritage listed building located directly opposite Central Station in the heart of the backpacker precinct.
This is backpacker accommodation at its finest, boasting a rooftop pool, sauna, and sunny outdoor area with panoramic views of the city.
Extensive facilities include 2 large well equipped kitchens, recently refurbished spacious dining and lounge areas, laundries, cinema, pool table, TV rooms, internet, lockers, parking, 24 hour access, meeting rooms, group facilities, YHA Travel desk, cafe, mini supermarket, and one of Sydney's most popular bars, 'Scubar'.
Our famous activities program includes pizza nights, salsa dancing, Nintendo Wii on the big screen, sporting events, movie nights with free popcorn and our legendary Aussie BBQs.
Winner - 'Best Backpacker Accommodation of the Decade' need we say more?
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Luggage Storage
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Travel Desk/Travel Info
- Internet Access
- Towels
- Common Room
- Lift / Elevator
- Web access in lobby
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi in lobby
- Bike Parking
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Guest Kitchen
- BBQ Area
- Breakfast Not Included
- Key Card Access
- Breakfast
Guest Reviews
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
I find it hard to say anything negative about this YHA but am giving it one star less than Wake Up around the corner on 'Overall' (same for the rest). The only reason I can think of is the atmosphere is a tad stale, something echoed by other reviews here. It's also a great hostel for a slightly older crowd (ie. 30+). The last time I stayed here was with my (then) 7 month old daughter and wife in a dorm room which we got to ourselves. They were able to provide a cot with no problems. A 4 star hotel in Singapore had more problems with that!
It's about the same price as Wake Up which puts it in the highest scale in Sydney, but considering location and quality I think that's logical. It's also nearly always full it seems, even though it has over 500 beds!
It has a pool, but not a bar (the reason I'm only giving it 4 stars on Facilities), although there's one about 3 steps from the front door and it's nearly always packed with YHA guests.
I've stayed here twice and would happily stay here again.
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Yeah it's clean. Yeah it's roomy. Yeah it's safe. But damn is it boring. It's more of a cheap hotel. You'll have a hard time meeting people here. Stay here if you need to catch up on sleep or just need some time to yourself.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
One of the "flagship" YHAs, you get absolutely top-notch facilities (never seen better), but have to suffer a rather marked lack of atmosphere. Its location across the street from Central Station makes it the perfect place to stay if you arrive late or have to leave early (WakeUp! is located next door and thus has an equally good location, while the Railway Square YHA is actually located across the street "inside" central station, so would be even better).
It's a rather expensive hostel though, so together with the lack of atmosphere, I recommend heading out from here again after a day or two.
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Conditions
Check In: from 12.00pm
Check Out: by 10.00am
Show your YHA/Hostelling International membership card when checking in or join YHA on arrival and receive a discount of at least 10% off the standard rate.
Location
- Address
- 11 Rawson Place Sydney
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Other Options Nearby
- 790 on George (0.0 kms)
- Mountbatten Hotel (0.1 kms)
- Wake Up! Sydney Central (0.1 kms)
- Sydney Central Hostel (0.3 kms)
- Aarons Hotel Sydney (0.3 kms)
Directions
Bus: 100 metres to the coach terminal
Train: 100 metres to station. We are located directly opposite the Railway Station
Plane: 10 km to airport. Take a private shuttle bus to our door or catch a train from the airport direct to Central Station.
Other: From the city centre take any bus down George Street and alight at Rawson Place
Check In: from 12.00pm
Check Out: by 10.00am
YHA / Hostelling International Members:
Show your YHA / Hostelling International membership card when checking in, or join YHA on arrival and receive a discount of at least 10%
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