Railway Square YHAvsThe Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
Both Railway Square YHA and Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is the choice of most reviewers compared to Railway Square YHA. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is ranked #23 in Sydney with approval from 9 reviews such as Jetsetter, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Railway Square YHA
8 - 10 Lee St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hostel’s not just central, it’s actually in Central station." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This cute and unusual hostel is located in a historic packing shed right by Central Station, but feels surprisingly tucked away."
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
139 Murray Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"Sydney's newest boutique hotel, housed in a converted wool store, has exposed brick walls, high ceilings and huge period windows."
Fodor's
"This former wool warehouse has been turned into one of Sydney's most cutting-edge designer hotels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 90-room 1888 Hotel by 8Hotels is a trendy boutique property in the heart of Sydney's Darling Harbour area." Full review
Afar Magazine
"What used to be a wool shed in the middle of a sheep farming area is now a youthful hotel that celebrates the Pyrmont district’s heritage while featuring the full suite of modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Despite its historic wool warehouse location, the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is nothing if not contemporary." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The location is ideal – a serene spot near Darling Harbour – and the feel is fun and relaxed." Full review
Jetsetter
"Industrial-chic sleep in the heart of Darling Harbour, with mid-century furniture, colorful art, and daily happy hours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A Darling Harbour design hotel with an art-daubed attitude appeals to globetrotting Instagrammers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a heritage-listed wool store, this stylish gem combines stark industrial minimalism with the warmth of ironbark wood beams and luxury appointments." Full review