YHA Sydney CentralvsRydges World Square Sydney Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sydney Central YHA scores marginally better than Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel. Sydney Central YHA has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 6 sources like Insight Guides, Oyster and Rough Guide.
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
Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel
389 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"This hotel is adjacent to the World Square Shopping Centre with a Monorail station at the front door. It is highly regarded for its ‘green’ environmental design and operation."
Time Out
"Located in the new shopping and entertainment precinct known as World Square, the Rydges (which was converted from the previous Avillion hotel) was still a work in progress at the time of writing." Full review
Star Service
"At Liverpool Street, and an easy stroll from Hyde Park, near the monorail stop with easy access to the financial district, this homegrown hotel is a strong commercial property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 454 rooms at this four-and-a-half pearl property near World Square in Sydney's Central Business District’s." Full review