Railway Square YHAvsThe Darling
Both Railway Square YHA and The Darling are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Darling scores slightly better than Railway Square YHA. The Darling comes in at 79 with accolades from 6 sources including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
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 Darling
80 Pyrmont Street, at The Star, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $181/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"Luxury buffs take note: rooms boast 400-thread Egyptian cotton sheets and a hand-picked pillow menu, plus textured wallpaper and and bespoke furniture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If casino high-rolling and fine dining are your thing, then snuggle up to the Darling, perched at Pyrmont near the touristy Darling Harbour quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A residence deserving of its many awards, The Darling is truly the darling of Sydney’s five star hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Darling in Sydney’s bustling Pyrmont neighborhood pairs upscale living with attentive service, making this boutique hotel popular with those who want a stylish, comfortable stay in the Aussie city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"An upscale urban retreat attached to The Star complex that includes a casino, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Above the bling of the Star casino, the elegant Darling is one of two on-site hotels." Full review
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Sink into beds laid with 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and choose from a menu of 12 pillows.
Michelin Guide
"Around the west side of Darling Harbour, in the newly bustling district of Pyrmont, is something that’s a little bit rare, at least in this city: a freestanding, purpose-built, single-use luxury hotel, with an enviable location that makes for spectacular harbor views — and an independent one at that" Full review