Hotel 59vsSydney Harbour YHA
Both Hotel 59 and Sydney Harbour YHA are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sydney Harbour YHA scores significantly better than Hotel 59. Sydney Harbour YHA is ranked #5 in Sydney with praise from 6 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Hotel 59
59 Bayswater Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $33/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
- Express check-in / check-out
Time Out
"This European-style bed and breakfast and has only nine rooms so book well in advance." Full review
Rough Guide
"Small hotel (just 9 rooms), reminiscent of a pleasant European pension, with a friendly owner and small and very clean, if slightly dated, a/c rooms."
Fodor's
"In its character as well as its dimensions, this friendly B&B on a quiet part of a bar- and club-lined street is reminiscent of a European pensione." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hotel 59 is good bang for your buck on the quiet part of Bayswater Rd, with nouveau-Med rooms and smiley staff who go out of their way not to get in your way." Full review
Frommer's
"This popular and friendly B&B is well worth considering if you want to be near the Kings Cross action but far enough away to get a decent night's sleep." Full review
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