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YHA Sydney CentralvsPullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour

Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour ranks significantly higher than Sydney Central YHA. Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 9 publications like Time Out, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.

YHA Sydney Central
7/10
11 Rawson PLace, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $24/night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Kitchenette
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Technically a youth hostel, it’s also an excellent, centrally located hotel in a heritage building opposite Central Station."
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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 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 Time Out
"The largest of the YHA properties in Sydney, this place has it all." Full review
Afar Magazine 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 Frommer's
"This multiple-award-winning hostel is one of the biggest and busiest in the world." Full review
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
8/10
61 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $225/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The best serviced-apartment complexes, like this one, can outdo superior AAA-rated five-star hotels -- even in price." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"If comfort is more important to you than hipness, this place is an excellent pick."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With the Opera House as its neighbour, the building known locally as 'the toaster' has a scorching-hot location – so much so that it might burn a hole right through your wallet." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 68 suites at Pullman Quay Grand Suites don't come cheap -- for a reason." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Next door to the Opera House at one of Sydney’s premier addresses, apartments are tastefully furnished with kitchen facilities. Try ECQ, the hotel’s dress circle bar."
Time Out Time Out
"Near the Opera House, this five-star complex of one- and two-bedroom apartments delivers the goods – spacious suites (twice the usual size ) with balconies and views over the harbour." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Everyone appreciates the washer and dryer in each unit. Suites facing west enjoy fine harbor vistas with constant boat activity headed for Circular Quay." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Don’t feel like dragging the kids to the beach? They’ve got you covered at the Pullman." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"All that glitters in Circular Quay is at your fingertips from this uber luxe establishment." Full review

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