Sydney Harbour YHAvsQT Bondi
Both Sydney Harbour YHA and QT Bondi are recommended by professionals. Overall, Sydney Harbour YHA scores slightly better than QT Bondi. Sydney Harbour YHA ranks #13 in Sydney with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as Oyster, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Sydney Harbour YHA
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."
Oyster
Budget
"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
QT Bondi
6 Beach Road, Bondi, New South Wales 2026, Australia
From $159/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Kitchenette
Travel + Leisure
"Launched in December 2015, the QT Bondi brings uber-hip accommodations to Sydney's most iconic shore." Full review
Wallpaper
"The 69-room property – which is part of the larger and more ambitious Pacific Bondi development of retail, hotel and restaurants – is sunny, cheeky and laid-back all at once." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The QT's brand newest property across the road from the Queen Bee of Sydney beaches, Bondi." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Colourful, chic and appropriately beachy, this newish apartment hotel is steps from the beach and offers a very appealing combination of facilities, location and attitude." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"QT Bondi is the famous beach’s only boutique hotel – with small-scale charm in spades." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Bondi’s blend of barefoot living and coastal gentrification makes it one of Sydney’s most seductive neighbourhoods, appealing to fitness freaks and fashionistas at this hotel." Full review
Time Out
"The hotel’s in an ultra-central location smack bang between North and South Bondi...QT offers a way to infiltrate the beachside ’burb while adding just enough comforts of a boutique hotel." Full review
Independent
"A decadent beachside escape a short stroll from Bondi’s blue waters, the QT Hotel sits on the north end of the beach, flanked by the fab boutiques of lively Gould Street"
Michelin Guide
"Australia’s QT hotels combine high-end comforts with ultra-stylish design and a big, brash personality, and nowhere is that more true than at QT Bondi Beach" Full review