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Sydney Harbour YHAvsHotel Palisade
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Sydney Harbour YHA ranks significantly better than Hotel Palisade. Sydney Harbour YHA comes in at #13 in Sydney with accolades from 7 publications including Oyster, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Sydney Harbour YHA
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Time Out
Frommer's
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."
OysterBudget
"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
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." Full review
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Nine unique guest suites, two private lounges, and a knockout rooftop bar." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The history is palpable, having been sensitively restored with cutting-edge interiors and a lively restaurant and bar." Full review
Lonely Planet "These eight rather gorgeous rooms above a quality pub make a characterful Sydney address." Full review
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. " Full review
