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Sydney Harbour YHAvsInterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Both Sydney Harbour YHA and InterContinental Sydney are recommended by expert writers. Overall, InterContinental Sydney ranks significantly better than Sydney Harbour YHA. InterContinental Sydney scores 88 with recommendations from 11 publications including Time Out, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
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
