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YHA Sydney CentralvsSydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Central YHA and Sydney Harbour YHA are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Sydney Harbour YHA is the choice of most professionals compared to Sydney Central YHA. Sydney Harbour YHA comes in at 83 with accolades from 7 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
YHA Sydney Central
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
11 Rawson PLace, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $24/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Kitchenette
"Technically a youth hostel, it’s also an excellent, centrally located hotel in a heritage building opposite Central Station."
"Housed in a Heritagelisted building opposite Central Railway Station, this hostel offers panoramic views of the city from the rooftop and outdoor area."
"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)."
Top Choice
"Near Central station, this 1913 heritage-listed monolith has been renovated to within an inch of its life." Full review
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
"The largest of the YHA properties in Sydney, this place has it all." Full review
"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
"This multiple-award-winning hostel is one of the biggest and busiest in the world." Full review
Sydney Harbour YHA
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Time Out
Frommer's
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $22/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
"The accommodation is aimed at budget travelers, but has the added attraction of million-dollar harbor views from many rooms."
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
"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."
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."
Budget
"Popular with backpackers, the Sydney Harbour YHA is a budget-friendly hostel with both dorms and private rooms." Full review
"Nestled comfortably in the middle of Sydney's historic district, the Rocks, Sydney Harbour YHA is fitted with airconditioning, barbecue and internet." Full review
"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