YHA Sydney CentralvsPier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sydney Central YHA. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection scores 85 with praise from 10 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
YHA Sydney Central
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
Oyster
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
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
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"In a restored wharf building in the Walsh Bay World Heritage precinct, look right into the water through the lobby’s glass floor."
Star Service
"This choice midrange offering petitions its guests with notable harbor views and good service in a peaceful setting, all for excellent rates." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 189 rooms at this quirky, luxury hotel located on Pier One in Sydney Harbour -- the views of Walsh Bay and the famous Harbour Bridge are breathtaking." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Another harborside haven, 189-room Pier One Sydney Harbour boasts views of the dramatic Sydney Harbour Bridge and historic Luna Park funfair opposite, illuminated magically at night." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Tucked away below the jet-black girders of the iconic bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel’s turn-of-the-century jetty has been artfully restored." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Pier One’s waterside setting is a wow, especially during New Year’s Eve when fireworks shoot off the bridge." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Pier One benefits from a superb location underneath Sydney Harbour Bridge." Full review
Time Out
"They’ve got 11 types of room for any budget. We booked a Harbour View Suite – which keeps the heritage-listed building’s original timberwork intact – and were treated to gorgeous waterfront vistas." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You can hear water lapping beneath the floorboards of this boutique hotel, inhabiting a 1912 pier just west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This unique hotel is built on and over the water near the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning views of the harbour and Walsh Bay"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021