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The Woolstore 1888 by OvolovsYHA Sydney Central
Both Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour and Sydney Central YHA are praised by professionals. On balance, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is the choice of most writers compared to Sydney Central YHA. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour scores 80 with praise from 9 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
139 Murray Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Sydney's newest boutique hotel, housed in a converted wool store, has exposed brick walls, high ceilings and huge period windows."
"This former wool warehouse has been turned into one of Sydney's most cutting-edge designer hotels." Full review
Upscale
"The 90-room 1888 Hotel by 8Hotels is a trendy boutique property in the heart of Sydney's Darling Harbour area." Full review
"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
"Despite its historic wool warehouse location, the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is nothing if not contemporary." Full review
"The location is ideal – a serene spot near Darling Harbour – and the feel is fun and relaxed." Full review
"Industrial-chic sleep in the heart of Darling Harbour, with mid-century furniture, colorful art, and daily happy hours." Full review
"A Darling Harbour design hotel with an art-daubed attitude appeals to globetrotting Instagrammers." Full review
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
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
"Technically a youth hostel, it’s also an excellent, centrally located hotel in a heritage building opposite Central Station."
"Housed in a Heritagelisted building opposite Central Railway Station, this hostel offers panoramic views of the city from the rooftop and outdoor area."
"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)."
Top Choice
"Near Central station, this 1913 heritage-listed monolith has been renovated to within an inch of its life." Full review
Budget
"This two-pearl hostel in Sydney’s Central Business District sleeps 556 people across a variety of shared dormitories and private rooms." Full review
"The largest of the YHA properties in Sydney, this place has it all." Full review
"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
"This multiple-award-winning hostel is one of the biggest and busiest in the world." Full review