Sydney Hostels

The Opera House-view king room was excellent. I requested an Opera House view and morning sun into the room when booking, and that is exactly what I got — the Opera House outside the window, and sunlight coming in at dawn. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. It felt worth it. Staff clearly read the request and arranged it properly, which I appreciated. Happy to recommend if you want the view and morning light.

Hotel = A nice, small boutique hotel (2 floors) near Bondi area, Minimalist style/ Clean & Comfy with Good relaxing scent in all rooms. Shared bathroom isn’t a big deal as there are 3-4 rooms per floor. Amenities is just bare enough. What could be better is to installing a hanging/wall rack (in room) for reuse towels. Also, Pantry room on 1st floor should be available early than 8am. Location = Easy access to main street & public transit (bus), A bit too far to walk to beach (Bondi). A decent cafe&restaurant nearby.

Room and amenities clean. Close to hospital which is why we were there. Also close to train station so you could get to other places easily. Affordable. Parking is good and reasonable rate. Will be staying there again.

OK for one night. The hotel is above the pub, which is also very busy in the afternoon. There is also live music there on Sundays until around 9 p.m. Everything is perfectly fine, unless you have room 10 next to the washing machine/dryer and sleep next to the ventilation. Even though drying and washing is not allowed after 9 p.m., it was very annoying. The hotel rooms face the back, so in the morning you also have the noise from the loading area of ​​the supermarket. On the positive side, the room was in a modern condition and the staff were all very nice. The beach is a ten-minute walk away.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Capsule Hotel! It is very conveniently located in the middle of Sydney’s CBD, right in front of World Square mall, and 5 min walk away from Central train station. The staff is very kind, professional and accommodating. You can drop off your luggage before checking in and after checking out if you don’t want to carry it around while waiting for your flight or train. It feels like the place has been renovated recently, so the rooms and pods feel very clean. There’s quite a lot of space in the lockers, so I was able to fit in both my large backpack and my carry on. The bathrooms were pretty clean too. Note that at the moment there is no elevator as is it undergoing renovation, so be ready to carry your luggage up the stairs, but it should be coming back soon. There is a small kitchenette area with microwave, kettle, toaster, and small fridge, if you need to do some light cooking. It can be a bit loud at night because of the location and also because there’s a bar on the first floors of the building, but earplugs did the trick for me! Overall, I recommend this place! Be it only for a night or for a few days, it’s a comfortable hotel to stay at.

It feels like a historic building that's been renovated internally. While the owners have clearly made an effort regarding comfort, there are still some minor shortcomings, such as soundproofing and the room size/layout. The hotel's location is super convenient; you can walk to popular areas like QVB in about ten minutes. There's a shared living room and kitchen on the ground floor, which is great for solo travelers to stay, meet new people, and socialize. On a side note, there were many lithium batteries charging together in the living room – definitely something to be cautious about for safety.

Check-in is until 10:30 PM. I arrived at Sydney Airport at 9 PM and then had to pick up my rental car. I got to the hotel around 11 PM. I had previously contacted the hotel via Trip.com to let them know I would be arriving late, and it was no problem at all! The friendly lady warmly welcomed me. She just asked for my ID, then gave me my key card. Parking is free. When you check in, you can park your car for a few minutes to the left, opposite the office. Once you've checked in, you can use your key card to open a gate to park your car. It closes again for security. So, to enter, just hold your card to the right of the office, and the gate will open. To exit, there's a control panel on the right; just press it, and the gate will open. Parking spaces are fine, even for Suzukis. Right next to the parking spots, there's a staircase that leads to your room. On the downside: no elevator. Room amenities: 2 shampoos and 2 conditioners. Fresh towels. The bathroom takes a bit of getting used to. The tiles are in a dismal state, and if the bathroom door is left open, there's a constant light from outside. There's a sink with hot water, but the mirror is to the left of it. A hairdryer is provided. The bed is comfortable and large, easily fitting two people. There's also an additional bed to the left of the window, though its purpose isn't entirely clear to me. The walls resemble a prison. A TV is available. There's a kettle, instant coffee, and tea, along with spoons and cups. Opposite the bed is a large mirror. The air conditioning only works sporadically. Pros: Close to the airport. Free parking, affordable prices. Private bathroom. Aldi is a 20-minute walk away. A few huge spiders (by European standards) visited me in the room ;D Verdict: Perfectly fine for one or two days.

The staff are friendly and helpful. If you run into any trouble, even the other guests will jump in to help you out. The showers and toilets are perfectly fine. Of course, it’s not as spotless as a luxury hotel, but the staff clean thoroughly every morning and evening, which leaves a very good impression. One time, I accidentally put coins for the dryer into the laundry machine. When I asked the staff about it, they kindly covered the cost without showing the slightest annoyance. The money I put into the laundry machine couldn’t be retrieved, but they just laughed and said, “Well, someone’s got a free laundry then,” which really made me feel relieved. There are many female guests as well, so I’d recommend this place to anyone, regardless of gender.

Really great option if you're on a budget and traveling solo and need a place to stay for a night or two. The best thing it has going for it is definitely it's location, really central and close to PT. Other perks: You get a locker provided and the wifi is stable and has decent speed. The pods are fairly spacious (I'm 6' 2) but the mattress was on the thin side as was the pillow. Downside with the pods is that the ventilation just pulls air from the outside and it's not very efficient even with the knob turned to the highest setting. It could use better airflow. Downsides: the bathrooms cubicles are TINY (I could barely sit down). I came across unflushed toilets multiple times during my stay which I guess is just the reality with having a communal bathroom. Reception was lovely and extremely helpful. Place is relatively clean but there's room for improvement.

For a hostel, the cleanliness and facilities weren't bad. However, as it's still a hostel, it's best not to have sky-high expectations. The most surprising part was the complimentary breakfast and dinner. Considering this, it's arguably the best value-for-money hostel in Sydney.