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8.3

Excellent

1,403 reviews

1,403 reviews

Housekeeping36
Swimming Pool4
Breakfast1
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9.4

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Christ Church St Lawrence
70 m
Chinatown
100 m
Rail Heritage Centre, Central Station
130 m
Sydney Central Railway Station
150 m
Haymarket Library
210 m
Popular landmarks
Darling Harbour
860 m
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
1.1 km
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
1.4 km
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
2.2 km
The Rocks
2.5 km
Closest landmarks
Leslie Chan Herbalist
120 m
Chinese Ginsengs & Herbs Co.
160 m
Redmond Fuss Pharmacy
240 m
Capital Square Car Park
270 m
Thai Kee IGA
310 m

Sydney Central YHA

11 Rawson Place, Cnr Pitt Street & Rawson Place, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia, 2000 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Sydney CBD, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sydney Opera House. Rated with 5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and indoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Located in heart of Sydney

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

180 meters to public transportation

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Swimming pool [indoor]

Golf course [on-site]

Check-in/out [express]

BBQ facilities

This property is in high demand!

5 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.3
Distance to city center1 km
Location rating9.4
Nearest airportSydney Airport (SYD)
Distance to airport7.1 km

Rooms available at Sydney Central YHA

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.6

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 single beds
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4 Share Male Dormitory
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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4 Share Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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8 Share Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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4 Share Female Dormitory
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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6 Share Female Dormitory
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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6 Share Male Dormitory
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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Queen Room with En-Suite
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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Queen Room with 4 Single Beds and En-Suite
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • City view
  • 4 bunk beds and 1 queen bed
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Frequently asked questions

What bars are in close proximty of Sydney Central YHA?

While lounging at Sydney Central YHA, take pleasure in your evening or night out at Courthouse Hotel, Marble Bar, and Sol's Deck Bar to get the most out of your nightlife.

How many floors does Sydney Central YHA have?

Sydney Central YHA has a total of 9 floors.

How many rooms does Sydney Central YHA have?

Sydney Central YHA has a total of 151 rooms.

At what time of the year is Sydney Central YHA most popular?

Sydney Central YHA's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in April.

What was the average room rate for Sydney Central YHA been in the past month?

The average room rate for Sydney Central YHA in the past month is 43.82 AUD, compared to city's average of 188.13 AUD.

In which languages can Sydney Central YHA's staff members communicate?

Sydney Central YHA can speak a total of 12 languages and supports widely used languages such as English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese for international vacationers, ensuring all travelers are well accommodated with all their needs in their preferred choice of languages when communicating. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what different languages this property supports.

What do past travelers love most about Sydney Central YHA?

Verified guests that stayed at Sydney Central YHA have given this property a rating of 9.39 for its excellent location as the main highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Sydney Central YHA's view?

86.0% of our verified guest reviews have given an optimistic review and responses about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Sydney Central YHA down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Sydney Central YHA?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Sydney Central YHA an average rating of 8.1. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Families with young children have given to Sydney Central YHA?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Sydney Central YHA an average rating of 7.8. You can look up more complete customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

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What people love about Sydney Central YHA

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Awesome room with complete cleanliness n quite"

    Maulana

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    May 4, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Clean rooms."

    Florencia

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    April 23, 2023

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Location is the best, easy walk to central station Has cafe"

    Maree

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    June 25, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 1,656 Sydney properties
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Location score
9.4/10
Cheapest price score
Room comfort score
7.6/10
Value for money score
8.3/10
Better than
98
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
98
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of Sydney properties
Better than
94
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of Sydney properties
Better than
93
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Overall rating:

8.3

Excellent
1,403 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0
Facilities
8.2
Location
9.4
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What travelers say they love:
It’s a good place to stay as the location is good.
Prashalini from Singapore
Solo traveler
More about Sydney Central YHA

More about Sydney Central YHA

Sydney Central YHA

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Sydney Central YHA, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Sydney. Variety is the spice of life. Sydney Central YHA offers an abundance of choices in activities, with its location just 2.9 km from the Sydney Opera House.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Sydney Central YHA. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Parking is provided for guests by the hostel.
You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. The hostel's tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Sydney Central YHA. You can also get small travel items and sundries at the convenience stores without having to leave the Sydney Central YHA.
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, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Some rooms have television to keep guests entertained. You may be assured to know that instant coffee and instant tea are available in some select rooms.
You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Wake up with no worries at Sydney Central YHA, where breakfast can be provided in house. What's better than a good cup of coffee? Start every vacation day at the hostel with an energizing cup of quality coffee. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hostel. Once there, be sure to check out bar and nightclub for some in-house nighttime fun.
Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night. The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as BBQ facilities and shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Sydney Central YHA. The many offerings at Sydney Central YHA ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the shared lounge and TV area. You can find a perfect memento of your trip, or grab some simple travel supplies at the shops.


Around the property

Venture outside Sydney Central YHA and explore Sydney during your stay. Learn about the city's art history with a day at The Rocks located 2.5 km away, where you can see collections by famous artists.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 98% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 96% of accommodations in the city.
Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 97% of the city's other options.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.2

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

39 mentions

Internet

12 mentions

Swimming Pool

10 mentions

Food & Dining

4 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Dutch
  • Filipino
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Nepali
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • On-site entertainment
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Linens
  • Non-smoking
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental
  • Full English/Irish
Restaurants on site
InCafe
  • Cuisine: International, Australian
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

11 Rawson Place, Cnr Pitt Street & Rawson Place, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Exceptional
Location

9.4

Airports
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    7.1 km
  • Bankstown Airport (BWU)
    20.0 km 37 min drive
Public transportation
  • Sydney Coach Terminal
    140 m
  • Central Station Sydney
    150 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Leslie Chan Herbalist
    120 m
Shopping
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    1.1 km
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    40 m 1 min drive

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Darling Harbour
    860 m
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    1.1 km
  • Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
    1.4 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
    2.2 km
  • The Rocks
    2.5 km
  • The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
    2.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House
    2.9 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    3.3 km
  • Bondi Beach
    6.5 km
  • Manly Beach
    12.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Christ Church St Lawrence
    70 m
  • Chinatown
    100 m
  • Leslie Chan Herbalist
    120 m
  • Rail Heritage Centre, Central Station
    130 m
  • Sydney Coach Terminal
    140 m
  • Sydney Central Railway Station
    150 m
  • Central Station Sydney
    150 m
  • Chinese Ginsengs & Herbs Co.
    160 m
  • Capitol Square
    200 m
  • Haymarket Library
    210 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.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-3 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Wi-Fi/Internet access is available only in certain areas of the property at no additional charge.
  • Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or legal guardian.
  • The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian whilst at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.
  • For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies, and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.
  • 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
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee15 AUD
  • Distance from city center1 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)14
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors9
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 151

Reviews of Sydney Central YHA from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.3
Cleanliness8.0
Facilities8.2
Location9.4
Room comfort and quality7.6
Service8.4
Value for money8.3
High score for Sydney
Rating
9+ Exceptional (244)
8-9 Excellent (153)
7-8 Very Good (157)
6-7 Good (60)
<6 Below Expectation (68)
Time of the year
Mar - May (175)
Jun - Aug (150)
Sep - Nov (200)
Dec - Feb (157)

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10.0
Exceptional
Lok from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
4 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 4 nights in October 2022

Value for money”

It was my first stay with the YHA chain and the experience was great. As a solo traveler I was given a clean and well maintained dorm bed - no complaint. The facilities were pretty clean, including the showers where warm water flew steadily without drama. The only thing I could nitpick would be my snoring roommate but obviously that has more to deal with luck than the hostel itself!

Reviewed October 07, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
steve from Australia
Couple
4 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in December 2022

Summary ”

Staff friendly and helpful, bed comfortable, showers are clean and water hot. Kitchen contains everything you need to cook up a quick meal. Very comfortable, close to everything , been back many times .

Reviewed December 28, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Alice from Singapore
Solo traveler
Queen Room with En-Suite
Stayed 5 nights in August 2022

Clean room”

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Booked a private room with toilet, it was clean and comes with complimentary coffee and kettle. But there’s no wardrobe or rack or hook in room to hang clothes. Room has central aircon (non-adjustable) and fan, but if you’re scared of cold, you may want to buy a portable heater. If you’re a light sleeper, be sure to bring ear plugs, bcos the room isn’t really sound proofed, and the closing of doors of other rooms are really noisy. Love the shared kitchen facility, but it really depends on who stays there and how they use the things. Lockers are available, but need to climb a flight of stairs to them. Staff were helpful to carry my heavy luggage up and down the stairs. Location is near Central station, with a new light rail stop just in front of hostel. But many shops around the hostel were closed when I was there, due to post-pandemic situations.

Reviewed August 26, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Hanako from Japan
Solo traveler
6 Share Female Dormitory
Stayed 5 nights in October 2022

Great Hostel! ”

I am grateful this is my first hostel in Australia. It's clean and it smells good. It has a pool on the rooftop and it has a co-working space. If you are a solo traveller or a person who wants to have space on yourself alone, this is the hostel you should choose.

Reviewed January 18, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
thomas from United States
Couple
Queen Room with En-Suite
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Great all around lodging in Sydney ”

Great location next to central station. Staff very helpful and friendly. Good value for money in an expensive city,

Reviewed November 17, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Toni from Australia
Solo traveler
Queen Room with En-Suite
Stayed 4 nights in September 2022

Great location for transport anywhere”

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good amenities - have stayed before and will continue to go back there when in Sydney

Reviewed October 06, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Justine from Australia
Couple
Queen Room with En-Suite
Stayed 2 nights in November 2021

Great value and location”

For a budget option this is great value. We stayed in a private en-suite room. We had everything we needed for a simple comfortable stay. Thanks will be back!

Reviewed November 30, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Xirui from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
6 Share Female Dormitory
Stayed 9 nights in October 2022

Exceptional”

Very nice one with large kitchen and place to eat! Price is quite cost effective

Reviewed October 30, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Bradley from Australia
Business traveler
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in January 2022

Very Accommodating and helpful”

All Staff were really great. Have stayed here a few times now whilst travelling to Syd for work. 5 minute walk from Central Station. Happy to stay here again.

Reviewed March 12, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Thi from Vietnam
Group
4 Share Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

Great location ”

It’s very closed the central station, the Haymaker station is in front of the hotel, easy to go around the city

Reviewed May 29, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Muhammad from Indonesia
Solo traveler
4 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

very recommended ”

good location, overall ok!

Reviewed January 08, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Woo from South Korea
Solo traveler
6 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 7 nights in September 2022

Good”

Room condition very good

Reviewed November 30, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Leonard from Australia
Solo traveler
4 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

Do your research”

A clean and well presented hostel in a great location that’s across the street from Central, however do your research upon arrival and find out where the various facilities are as you probably won’t be told. Take your own towel too!

Reviewed October 16, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Carolina from Argentina
Group
4 Share Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 7 nights in November 2022

Great place to stay ”

Friendly staff, great amenities. Kitchen open 24/7

Reviewed November 13, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
นริศรา from Australia
Solo traveler
4 Share Female Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in January 2023

Good place”

It is a place in the heart of the city, convenient to travel and have lovely foreign friends. Good service and everything convenient

Reviewed January 08, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Vivian from Malaysia
Solo traveler
4 Share Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

Very nice”

Highly recommended

Reviewed December 04, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
ABIGAIL from Japan
Solo traveler
4 Share Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Best location”

Hostel is relatively clean and location is accessible to everything.

Reviewed January 15, 2023

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9.2
Exceptional
thomas from United States
Couple
Queen Room with En-Suite
Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

Great location and staff”

Was very pleased with location, double room and friendly staff. Everything was perfect except I would have liked access to a freezer (just had refrigeration)

Reviewed October 28, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Jiyeon from South Korea
Solo traveler
4 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Great location”

Enjoyed my stay in this hostel. It offers a good value for money. I'll happily stay here again and will recommend this place to others.

Reviewed November 12, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
ZHONG-QIANG from Australia
Group
4 Share Male Dormitory
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

All good but...”

The parking garage is really small😢

Reviewed May 09, 2021

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