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YHA Sydney CentralvsInterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental Sydney is preferred by most writers compared to Sydney Central YHA. InterContinental Sydney comes in at #6 in Sydney with positive reviews from 11 reviewers including The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Forbes Travel Guide.
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." Full review
OysterBudget
"This two-pearl hostel in Sydney’s Central Business District sleeps 556 people across a variety of shared dormitories and private rooms." Full review
Time Out "The largest of the YHA properties in Sydney, this place has it all." Full review
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." Full review
Frommer's "This multiple-award-winning hostel is one of the biggest and busiest in the world." Full review
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Concierge Insight Guides DK Eyewitness
Star Service Rough Guide Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Time Out Show All Reviews
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Staff members have eschewed the polite but distant five-star model for an ebullient friendliness that might take seasoned travelers off-guard."
Insight Guides "In an elegant building that incorporates Sydney’s historic Treasury Building, the InterContinental combines 19th-century grace with 21st-century comfort."
DK Eyewitness "A beautiful 1851 Treasury building offers five-star luxury. The soaring foyer has a lovely lounge."
Star Service "This hotel balances a corporate and leisure clientele with comfort and elegance...Americans prefer this as one of their favorites along the Circular Quay waterfront." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The sandstone facade of the 1851 former Treasury building forms the lower floors of this 31-storey, 5-star hotel, with stunning views of the Botanic Gardens, Opera House and harbour."
OysterLuxury
"The four-and-a-half-pearl InterContinental Sydney hotel is built around the city's historic 1851 treasury building and features a stylish four-story lobby in what was once its central courtyard." Full review
Jetsetter "Bridge Sydney’s past and present in this former treasury building with a modern tower overlooking Sydney Harbor and the Opera House." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"You can’t beat this hotel's location for harbour views and proximity to all of Sydney’s most arresting sights." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Location is key and history is rich at the iconic InterContinental Sydney." Full review
Time Out "Rooms have a classic-contemporary feel and come with either harbour or city views." Full review
