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7.9

Very good

677 reviews

677 reviews

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7.7

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - 420 meters from city center
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Broadway Shopping Centre
170 m
Paints Lane Garden
200 m
Victoria Park Pool
210 m
Michael Mobbs' Sustainable House
220 m
Victoria Park
240 m
Popular landmarks
Darling Harbour
1.3 km
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
1.9 km
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
1.9 km
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
3.1 km
The Rocks
3.3 km
Closest landmarks
Ultimo Medical Practice
290 m
Shepherd Street Car Park
300 m
Gleebooks Shop
380 m
University of Notre Dame Broadway Campus
390 m
Franklyn Street Park
410 m

Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

20 City Road, Central, Sydney, Australia, 2008 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Central part of Sydney, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sydney Opera House. This 4-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

860 meters to public transportation

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Golf course [on-site]

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Golf course [on-site]

Game room

Laundry service

Wi-Fi in public areas

Shared kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Sydney every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.2
Distance to city center1.2km
Location rating7.7
Nearest airportSydney Airport (SYD)
Distance to airport6.3 km

Rooms available at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Double Private Room
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Twin Room
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 bunk beds
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1 Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory (Mixed) En-Suite
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Twin Private Room
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway provide laundry services?

Yes! Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway includes laundry service at your disposal and even hot water linen and laundry washing for whenever you need your favorite shirts or dresses clean and fresh all throughout your getaway. Please contact the property for more information.

What is the average travel time to the nearest airport from Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

The average travel time to get from Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway to the airport is 17 minutes, but please bear in mind that the travel time may fluctuate based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

What interesting attractions are in close proximty of Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway that are in walking distance?

While staying at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway, kick start your vacation by exploring the closest points of interest that are within close proximity to the property which include Broadway Shopping Centre, Paints Lane Garden, and Victoria Park Pool.

What public parks are nearby Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

While remaining at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway, cherish your morning or evening wander at nearby park which include Thomas Portley Reserve, St James Park Playground, and St James Park.

What is the minimum age requirement for visitor at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway only allows visitors that are over 18 years old to stay at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more choices.

How many rooms does Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway have?

Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway has a total of 23 rooms.

What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway an average rating of 8.1. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Families with young children have given to Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway an average rating of 7.3. You can look up more complete customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway an average rating of 7.4. You can find more detailed customer ratings and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What famous shopping destinations are close by Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway?

Shopping options in Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway’s Central neighborhood include Queen Victoria Building (QVB).

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What people love about Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "It was good value, clean, friendly staff and guests, good location and more!"

    Narayan

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    July 22, 2022

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Food nearby, and easy access into city center via bus, or Ebike rental nearby."

    Bob

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    May 9, 2022

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Highly recommend this location."

    Bob

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    May 9, 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 1,631 Sydney properties
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Room comfort score
6/10
Service score
7.8/10
Value for money score
7.2/10
Location score
7.7/10
Better than
89
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
85
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
83
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
83
%
of Sydney properties
Overall rating:

7.9

Very good
677 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Facilities
6.8
Location
7.7
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More about Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

More about Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway

Whatever your reason for visiting Sydney, Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away. Variety is the spice of life. Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway offers an abundance of choices in activities, with its location just 3.7 km from the Sydney Opera House.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. The hostel provides front desk services such as luggage storage for guests' convenience. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway.
The hostel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The hostel is entirely non-smoking.
Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hostel come with linen service and air conditioning. You can stay fresh and clean with towels provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway. With the hostel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hostel's golf course on site. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the games room and shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Venture outside Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway and explore Sydney during your stay. Learn about the city's art history with a day at The Rocks located 3.2 km away, where you can see collections by famous artists.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 91% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 85% of accommodations in the city.
This accommodation beats more than 87% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

6.8

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

4 mentions

Breakfast

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • On-site entertainment
  • Pub crawl
Cleanliness and safety
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Linens
  • Non-smoking

Location

20 City Road, Central, Sydney, Australia, 2008
Very good
Location

7.7

Airports
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    6.3 km
  • Bankstown Airport (BWU)
    18.9 km
Public transportation
  • Redfern Railway Station
    840 m
  • Exhibition Centre
    1.1 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Ultimo Medical Practice
    290 m
Shopping
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    1.9 km
Convenience store
  • City Convenience Store
    290 m 4 min drive
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    180 m 2 min walk

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Darling Harbour
    1.3 km
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    1.9 km
  • Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
    1.9 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
    3.1 km
  • The Rocks
    3.3 km
  • The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
    3.5 km
  • Sydney Opera House
    3.7 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    4.0 km
  • Bondi Beach
    7.4 km
  • Manly Beach
    13.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Broadway Shopping Centre
    170 m
  • Paints Lane Garden
    200 m
  • Victoria Park Pool
    210 m
  • Michael Mobbs' Sustainable House
    220 m
  • Victoria Park
    240 m
  • Mineralism
    290 m
  • Ultimo Medical Practice
    290 m
  • Shepherd Street Car Park
    300 m
  • Seymour Theatre Centre
    310 m
  • Seymour Centre
    310 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • Guests must be between 18-35 years old to check in at the property.
  • Guests must provide a valid form of government regulated identification (eg. passport, ID card, driver’s license, etc.) upon check-in.
  • The property does not have a 24-hour reception. Guests arriving after 05:00 PM are requested to contact the property directly prior to arrival so alternative arrangements can be made.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until20:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1.2km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)17
The property
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of rooms 23
  • Most recent renovation2014

Property announcements

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card. Guests are required to show a valid passport or photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews of Mad Monkey Backpackers on Broadway from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.3
/
10
Cleanliness7.2
Facilities6.8
Location7.7
Room comfort and quality6.0
Service7.8
Value for money7.2
High score for Sydney
Rating
9+ Exceptional (5)
8-9 Excellent (3)
7-8 Very Good (7)
6-7 Good (2)
<6 Below Expectation (9)
Time of the year
Mar - May (13)
Jun - Aug (5)
Sep - Nov (5)
Dec - Feb (3)

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9.6
Exceptional
Narayan from Australia
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
Stayed 3 nights in July 2022

Great hostel!”

When I stayed here, many of the other guests said that they have been living here for many months, some over a year. This certainly reflects on the hostel. It was good value, clean, friendly staff and guests, good location and more! I had a great stay.

Reviewed July 23, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Bob from Thailand
Solo traveler
Standard Twin Private Room
Stayed 3 nights in April 2022

Great managers”

they did all they could to satisfy weary travelers. Highly recommend this location. Food nearby, and easy access into city center via bus, or Ebike rental nearby. Access to local gym was an added perk. THANKS

Reviewed May 10, 2022

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8.4
Excellent
Gabija from Lithuania
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Excellent”

Nice staff, good place, although people staying there were noisy and even drunk. In general, I would recommend this place, but I just got unlucky with the guys staying in the same room

Reviewed October 03, 2022

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2.4
Yazmin from Australia
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2021

Never go there! ”

It's the most filthy place Ive ever been. There's no housekeeping team at all. Just one guest who changes the bin bags every 3 days. The bathrooms are disgusting, toilet paper and what-not everywherebins over flooded, the kitchen full of cockroaches, you will get any illness

Reviewed March 18, 2021

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7.6
Very good
Gareth from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in February 2017

Big hostel near central train station, clean but cramped ”

Good location for train and bus links at Central station, also near to supermarkets and cafes. Rooms are cramped but with comfy beds and large lockers and key card entry. Decent number of showers that are kept clean, be aware the reflective tiles make your shower not so private... Plenty of toilets and sinks too. Cooking facilities and common area with a TV are way too small for the number of people, always rammed and full of people lazing about watching Netflix. Good social activities organised in the evenings including free meals, but make sure you're there early as it all disappears in the first 5 mins, mainly as longer term residents are very aware of the schedule. Reception staff are helpful and friendly, large number of volunteer staff who were a bit too focused on getting jobs done than being friendly e.g. going straight into rooms when people had checked out to change sheets even while people are sleeping before check out time and making moving around in a tiny dorm harder

Reviewed February 27, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Elizabeth from Singapore
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 7 nights in November 2017

Excellent”

It was a great place to stay if you are out and about everyday. Breakfast is just toast and cereals. The showers are mixed gendered with quite wide gaps on the doors where people can look through, if you are not comfortable with that you should find another place. But in general it’s a nice and comfortable place to stay and easy access to everywhere!:)

Reviewed November 24, 2017

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7.6
Very good
Alice from United Kingdom
Group
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016

Good location...”

On the whole it was a good stay and the staff were extremely helpful and knowledgable. The hostel had recently been renovated, however it could do with being cleaned more thoroughly, as our bed sheets didn't look like they had been changed from the previous occupants and the bathrooms were a bit grubby. But other than that it was good value for money and an enjoyable stay!

Reviewed May 23, 2016

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8.8
Excellent
Ashley from Canada
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in March 2017

GREAT PLACE!”

The staff were wonderful! They were funny & helpful. The hostel had more items than other hostels I've been to. It was very clean. The only thing that annoyed me was how the lights in the shower kept turning off due to it being motion sensored. Showering in the dark at night isn't great. Otherwise, everything else was TERRIFIC about this place! Definitely would recommend :) Thank you to all the staff members!

Reviewed March 21, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Loren from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in March 2016

Quick stay”

Very friendly and helpful staff, my bed was comfy and clean. The lighting in the upstairs shower room was a bit dim for my liking.

Reviewed March 14, 2016

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2.8
doyoung from Australia
Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in April 2016

Very very dirty accomodation I've ever used. ”

I didn't have a time to arrange to book a hotel in Sydney for business travel. So no option to book on the day I flied to Sydney. I am not a picky customer. However, this accomodation is the worst one I've ever used. There was lots of dust and hairs on the bed and the room was fill with very unpleasant smell by no cleaning. Me and my partner couldn't sleep at all on the dirty bed. Strongly recommend not to use this accomodation. All the photos are fake or taken 10 years ago.

Reviewed April 11, 2016

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5.2
Benjamin from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in November 2016

Does the job”

Nothing special. Expensive and the rooms are crammed full of beds. Staff have the attitude like they own the place. Not into leaving negative reviews at all but really wasnt a fan. Definitely has to be better accomodation eksewhere. But if its your pnly option like it was mine, it does the job

Reviewed November 30, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Thomas from Australia
Couple
Standard Double Private Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2018

Great hostel”

Lovely staff, nice facilities, great location and very comfortable bed! Thank you!

Reviewed March 10, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
PICHIT from Thailand
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

Very good backpacker accommodation. ”

Value for money and friendly staff.

Reviewed June 03, 2016

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5.6
Javier from Spain
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in July 2017

Normal hostel”

The beds are good. A lot of showers. The common area is the kitchen area and the kitchen itself is very small. The breakfast is fine toast and cereals.

Reviewed July 27, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
HAO from China
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 6 nights in January 2020

wonderful”

great

Reviewed February 05, 2020

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6.0
Hyekyeong from South Korea
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in November 2015

Normally good”

They have lockers( but i needed to by keychain). Shower room was clean.staffs were nice. Card doorl

Some traveler made noise unti late time.

Reviewed November 26, 2015

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5.6
Wong from Malaysia
Couple
Standard Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Toilet and Bathroom”

no towel. Bath and toilet split, feeling no comfortable.

Reviewed May 24, 2019

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2.0
Krystal from Australia
Business traveler
Standard Double Private Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2017

Acceptable”

My room absolutely reeked of urine. Even after having the window open all night. The staff member told me my booking shouldn't have been allowed because I'm from Australia. The room was tiny and the bathrooms were filthy

Reviewed April 02, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Karina from Chile
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed
Stayed 1 night in March 2022

Good”

Good

Reviewed April 17, 2022

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7.6
Very good
Clement from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in June 2018

Sympa bien que quelques defauts”

Bonne ambiance dans cette auberge bien située, avec une wifi fonctionnelle et petits dej compris ! Les deux éléments qui m'ont un peu dérangés ou manqués sont : une cuisine spatieuse pour cuisiner (elle est très étroite!) qui va de pair avec une petite salle à manger qui fait office de salon, et un manque d'aération dans la chambre à l'origine d'une odeur pas hyper agréable. Pour le reste, j'ai rencontré des personnes super et apprécié mon séjour sur place !

Reviewed June 20, 2018

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Thank you for leaving us a review, Safe Travels:)

Responded October 06, 2018
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