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YHA Sydney Central vs Hotel Palisade
Both Sydney Central YHA and Hotel Palisade are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sydney Central YHA scores marginally better than Hotel Palisade. Sydney Central YHA has a TripExpert Score of 78 with approval from 7 publications like Insight Guides, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
YHA Sydney Central
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
11 Rawson PLace, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $24 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Kitchenette
Insight Guides
"Technically a youth hostel, it’s also an excellent, centrally located hotel in a heritage building opposite Central Station."
DK Eyewitness
"Housed in a Heritagelisted building opposite Central Railway Station, this hostel offers panoramic views of the city from the rooftop and outdoor area."
Rough Guide
"A listed building transformed into a snazzy hostel with over 550 beds, which are almost always full, with spacious 4- and 6-bed dorms and private rooms (some en-suite)."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Near Central station, this 1913 heritage-listed monolith has been renovated to within an inch of its life."
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Oyster
Budget
"This two-pearl hostel in Sydney’s Central Business District sleeps 556 people across a variety of shared dormitories and private rooms."
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Time Out
"The largest of the YHA properties in Sydney, this place has it all."
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Afar Magazine
"Families and groups flock here alongside backpackers for the options outside of the standard dorm. Rooms can be ensuite and allow access to the two kitchens, rooftop pool, movie theater and computers."
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Frommer's
"This multiple-award-winning hostel is one of the biggest and busiest in the world."
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Hotel Palisade
Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Time Out
35 Bettington Street, Millers Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $137 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
- Rooftop terrace
- Rooftop bar
Travel + Leisure
"Eight design-savvy rooms entice you to sleep over—if you can tear yourself away from rooftop cocktail bar Henry Deane, an elegant affair with pink sofas and even rosier harbor views."
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Wallpaper
"Perched virtually cliffside on Sydney Harbour, Hotel Palisade was originally built to lodge visiting British engineers involved in the construction of the nearby Harbour Bridge."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Nine unique guest suites, two private lounges, and a knockout rooftop bar."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"The history is palpable, having been sensitively restored with cutting-edge interiors and a lively restaurant and bar."
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Lonely Planet
"These eight rather gorgeous rooms above a quality pub make a characterful Sydney address."
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Time Out
"They’ve got that vintage, nautical vibe that inspires tales of adventure over venture capitalisation, which is just the ticket when you’re trying to shake off the working week. "
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