Sydney Harbour YHAvs57 Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Sydney Harbour YHA ranks significantly higher than 57 Hotel. Sydney Harbour YHA is ranked #13 in Sydney with praise from 7 sources including Frommer's, Time Out and Fodor's.
Sydney Harbour YHA
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $22/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"The accommodation is aimed at budget travelers, but has the added attraction of million-dollar harbor views from many rooms."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Any qualms about the unhostel-like prices will be shelved the moment you head up to the roof terrace... and see Circular Quay laid bare before you." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is the only backpacker hostel in The Rocks. There are great views from the roof terrace, where you can take in the sunset over the harbour as you eat at the picnic tables."
Rough Guide
Star
"Built in 2009, and with gorgeous harbour views, this is the pick of Sydney’s youth hostels – and the only budget accommmodation in The Rocks."
Oyster
Budget
"Popular with backpackers, the Sydney Harbour YHA is a budget-friendly hostel with both dorms and private rooms." Full review
Time Out
"Nestled comfortably in the middle of Sydney's historic district, the Rocks, Sydney Harbour YHA is fitted with airconditioning, barbecue and internet." Full review
Frommer's
"Offers basic, clean, and rooms at a very reasonable price...some rooms have harbor views (if you crane your neck). All are air-conditioned, and even the dorms have private bathrooms. " Full review
57 Hotel
57 Foveaux Street | Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia
From $78/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Travel + Leisure
"Surry Hills stay 57 Hotel is just a skip from Central Station, and is handy for sampling the neighborhood's many bars, restaurants, and shops." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The bronze-tile pattern at the entrance of 57 Hotel—a 92-room boutique property in the heart of bustling Surry Hills—echoes the mosaic of windows that soar seven stories up." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This inexpensive hotel mixes budget with a touch of glamour and considerate, personal touches and is situated in an uber-convenient part of town." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 57 Hotel is a trendy three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney's artsy Surry Hills neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Converted from a technical college, this hotel goes to town on modish grey, black and chocolate colouring." Full review