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Reviews of YHA Sydney Harbour

3 out of 5
YHA Sydney Harbour
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 672 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Location is superb
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views. Great vibes. Awesome rooftop!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting stay. I had no idea that it was an architectural site. Very close to dining, and short walk to quay. I shared room and it was very clean. There are lockers to use. Staff was very pleasant and common areas were spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nessie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from YHA Sydney Harbour Team on 23 May 2024
Dear Christine,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. if there was anything we could do to make your next stay more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to reach out.Sincerely,YHA Sydney Harbour Team

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would love to be able to do it again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from YHA Sydney Harbour Team on 23 May 2024
Dear Angela,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.We hope all our guests get to come and stay again :)Sincerely,

8/10 Good

Vattatepee, Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice hostil. For more than youths. Had very nice room with private bath. Although we didn’t utilize, the cooking facilities appeared very nice. The view from the large 3 rd floor deck was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay there again in future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, a great team
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location fantastic for the price. View of Opera house (when no cruise ship). taxi stand near by. 24 hr staff and kitchen. Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Wellington Teixeira on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Carol,Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you found our hostel's location fantastic for the price. The view of the Opera House must have been quite a treat, especially on days without cruise ships. We're glad that you found the taxi stand conveniently located nearby.Our team works hard to provide round-the-clock service and assistance, so we're thrilled that you found our 24-hour staff and kitchen helpful during your stay. Your compliments about our staff's helpfulness mean a lot to us, as guest satisfaction is our top priority.We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. If your travels bring you back to the area, please don't hesitate to reach out.Warm regards,Wellington TeixeiraYHA Sydney Harbour

8/10 Good

Shayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the activities at the property, the kitchen set ups were good as well as the balcony. The only small complaint we have was we arrived at check in and they said our room wasn't cleaned. We waited 20 mins from the scheduled time. When we arrived at the room it was hot so I went all the way back down to get the temperature changed because the thermose wasn't in the unit. Overall besides check in and check out everything else was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from James on 28 Mar 2024
Dear Shayla,Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property’s activities, well-equipped kitchen, and the balcony. However, we apologize for the inconvenience you faced during check-in. Waiting for 20 minutes beyond the scheduled time can be frustrating. We appreciate your patience.Regarding the room temperature issue. We understand how important comfort is, especially after a long journey. Your feedback is valuable, and we are taking steps to ensure such oversights are minimized in the future.Despite these hiccups, we’re thrilled that everything else met your expectations. If you have any further comments or need assistance, feel free to reach out. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!ThankyouYHA Sydney Harbour Team

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and safe. A good mix of ages, not just young travelers. Did not eat there, but it is well serviced for those than cook their own food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Wellington Teixeira on 29 Feb 2024
Dear Heather,Thank you for your kind words! We're pleased to hear that you appreciated our nice location and felt safe during your stay.It's great to know that you found a good mix of ages among our guests, providing a diverse and welcoming atmosphere. We strive to create an inclusive environment where travelers of all ages feel comfortable and valued.We're also glad to hear that our facilities are well-equipped for guests who prefer to cook their own meals. Our goal is to provide all the amenities necessary for a convenient and enjoyable stay.While you didn't dine with us, we hope you'll consider trying our culinary offerings during your next visit. We're always looking for ways to enhance the overall experience for our guests.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If there's anything else we can do to make your next stay even better, please let us know.Warm regards,YHA Sydney HarbourWellington Teixeira

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from James on 28 Mar 2024
Dear Maree,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Sydney Harbour Team

10/10 Excellent

Suvarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 night solo trip
It was my first time staying in a shared dorm, so i was hesitant at first. The YHA exceeded my expectations. Staff were friendly. Facilities were great. The bed was comfy, room clean, bathroom spacious and clean also. I had friendly room mates. There is also a reading light and plugpoint next to each bed. Spacious lockers also with a charging point in them. The location is very convenient, but i found it difficult to walk to the hotel with my baggage from Wynyard station because it is uphill. So i took a short uber ride from the station to the hotel which was fine. Going back to the station was easier because it was downhill. If you are carrying big luggage, take an uber to/from the nearest station. The place itself is easy to find and access is easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the accommodation to be easy walk to everything we wanted to do
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was amazing, new and tidy and quiet and clean. Best hostel ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Thomas Fernandes SM on 17 Feb 2024
Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you found our hostel amazing, tidy, quiet, and clean. We aim to provide the best experience possible and we're glad we hit the mark for you. Can't wait to welcome you back!

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for a quick weekend visit
Perfect location and price for a quick weekend getaway to see the main sites of Sydney. Less than 10min walk to Circular Quay which is the gateway to access to ferries, trains and sights of the bridge and opera house. Lots of great food options around also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Wellington Teixeira on 23 Jan 2024
Dear Kylie,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our location and pricing aligned perfectly with your weekend getaway plans in Sydney. Being less than a 10-minute walk to Circular Quay certainly makes exploring the city's main attractions, ferries, and trains incredibly convenient.We're delighted that you found the proximity to iconic sites like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House so accessible. It's fantastic to know that our location allowed you to enjoy the vibrant surroundings and easily access transportation hubs.We're also pleased that you found a variety of great food options in the area. Sydney's culinary scene is indeed diverse, and we're glad you had the opportunity to explore it.Thank you for choosing us for your stay, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit in the future!Best regards,Wellington TeixeiraYHA Sydney Harbour

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value for Money
Booked a King Room for our visiting grandson. He was delighted with everything. It was a perfect location and his view was infinitely superior to our own nearby 5* Hotel. We met him on arrival; staff were warm and friendly and there seemed to be every facility available for budget travellers of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & views from the top bar area. Staff were friendly. However the room was very basic. I realise it’s an upscale backpackers, but the aircon was terrible. We all slept on top of the beds sweating all night. Beds are typical of cheap accommodation (uncomfortable with a joke for a pillow) you get what you pay for I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Pros - rooftop bar and view of bridge and opera house. - clean comfy room. - TV with Netflix etc. - great well equipped kitchen to self cook. - easy location to go anywhere in Sydney. Cons - AC can’t be controlled so was a bit cold. - lift a bit dodgy so had to use stairs but only 4 floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Lovely room. Great location. I booked here on recomendation and it was great. Highly recommended if your coming to Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Ely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Wellington Teixeira on 29 Jan 2024
Dear Katherine,We would like to express our gratitude for your positive feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We are thrilled to learn that you found our location and views to be amazing.Providing a memorable experience for our guests is our top priority, and we are delighted that our location and scenic views added to the enjoyment of your stay. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.If you have any further comments or if there's anything specific you enjoyed about the location or views, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay.Thank you again for choosing us.Best regards,Wellington Teixeira

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel, very nice view from the top terrace, friendly and helpful staff. The only downside is that i spotted a couple of cockroaches in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here in 2013 and will stay there again if we return to Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Spotlessly clean. Great air-conditioning. Comfortable beds. Great hot water and water pressure. Awesome view over the harbour from the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at YHA while in Sydney for a three day course. It was convenient, affordable for the precinct and with an ensuite room it offered great privacy. The facilities were clean and well maintained. There were families, mature travelers, business people and backpackers all sharing a great space with comfort and ease. I will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona Mandip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amazing rooftop views. Very clean. Friendly staff. Stayed in a single room. Great price
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaehyun

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Queen room.
It was right in the centre near circular quay so brilliant transport links and close to the main attractions. The room was reasonably priced next to hotels but on the expensive side for a hostel (you pay for the location don’t forget). Air Con is set at one temp and turned on by request so you have to ask reception each day which was painless and they are always willing to do. We were in the queen room which had towels provided, I’m assuming in a bid for eco friendliness these are again only washed on request which is fine just something to bare in mind. We did ask for a do not disturb sign which was promised but never came through, I’m not a fan of people in and out of my room with my valuables left in there but they were only emptying the bins which again is a positive thing so I can’t complain again. Overall very positive, good facilities, everything worked and it seems everything was well thought out and executed. The biggest thing to remember is that it’s a hostel not a hotel, but it’s a very nice hostel with that being said. Would definitely stay again as it’s location and roof top terrace is a massive advantage.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place and room was amazing. Although the area is little secluded which brings a little unsafe feelings in late nights
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaehyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, clean, exactly as described
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic value and location
Amazing! We had a Queen Opera View ensuite room. It was very comfortable and quiet. Outstanding value in a great location. Friendly staff and the cafe was great - yummy brekkie wraps and coffee were a treat to eat on the rooftop. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sydney
Fantastic location and was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow View
Clean room, spacious with ensuite. Great view of harbour. Walking distance to all the tourists sites. Will definitely stay again. The only trade off/difference between here and the Central location is a swimming pool. The view more than made up for it though!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Wing In

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the action
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suitable for our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position close to Circular Quay, with spectacular views from the roof top terrace of the bridge, harbour and Opera House. Very helpful staff who double as excellent baristas- having decent coffee there makes breakfast perfect. Loved our room and bed .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Daniel was my personal hero!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jurdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historically fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

inyoung

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023