Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel

Location: 87 Macleay Street, Sydney, au

Star Rating: 6.7 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Massage services
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• Pub crawls
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Games
• Japanese garden
• Bicycle-friendly property

Rooms Available

• 12 Bed Mix Pod Style Dorm - With En-suite

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain

• Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory (18 - 35 ages only)

  Rooms are 15 square yards.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Concierge services

• Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap

• Bed in 6 Bed Mix Dormitory (18 - 35 ages only)

  Rooms are 18 square yards.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Earplugs
  • Concierge services

• Bed in 10 Mix Bed Dormitory With En-Suite

  Rooms are 25 square yards.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Concierge services

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  This dormitory room has a shared bathroom, a dressing room and garden views. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Dressing room
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Earplugs

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Earplugs

• Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Earplugs

• Bed in 12 Bed Mix Dormitory (18- 35 ages only)

  Rooms are 23 square yards.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Concierge services

Guest Reviews

• Colin (7/5): value for money. - Location is good for trains, supermarkets, cafes and CBD. Owner put on dinner quite a few times which was a nice bonus. Smokers. People not washing their dishes after use.
• maz (10/5): - The food marjiana was great making home cooked meals every night
• Mustafa (1/5): Terrifying stay that pushes you to your outer limits, nothing about that place feels like home. Its smells - That was the worst hostel i've stayed at so far. Usually i don't write reviews, but i want to warn everyone about this place. The carpet reeks, the place is filled with addicts who just spit and wash their hair in the kitchen sink. The reception just doesn't exist, no one sits in front at the reception so the hostel is really just a lawless place where practically anyone can come in. Some of the toilets don't even open because they were installed wrong. Apart from the shower switching from cold to boiling hot every second, you can't even have your peace while showering because the curtain has some cockroaches, which was not even surprising at that point. Bathroom is barely ever clean and the kitchen utensils also have a very weird scent. If you want to use the stove, you will need a lighter - the lighter is obviously never there because the hippies always steal it to smoke. You can hardly go to the toilet because the toilet paper is just missing, in all three toilets and as i mentioned before, the toilet barely ever gets cleaned so neither does the toilet paper get refilled. I really don't want to point out anything good about this place because there really isn't, you will have to try your hardest not to vomit and keep yourself together but the bed cover is super comfortable and the owner is also nice
• Vitor (10/5): -
• Paolo (8/5): Great value, if you don't mind basic - Reasonable pricing allowing for a budget stay in Sydney, as opposed to most competitors in town. Free homecooked dinner available every night (one less thing to think about + brings guests together) is a rarity, a big plus and tremendous value. Friendy owner. Comfy bed with curtain. Reasonably clean bathrooms in sufficient number for amount of guests. All the basics, which may be everything you need, are covered. Internal common areas are truly minimal and uninviting. The external common area (for day use only) is spacious instead and has huge potential, but needs some love, hygiene and care, at a minimum, and maybe some decoration. Breakfast did not materialize during my stay (but dinner, which reliably did, more than compensated that!). The kitchen is very small for the amount of guests (but you may not need to use it much because free dinner), and does get cleaned on a daily basis but could use some more thorough cleaning (sticky handles etc.). --- The above are suggestions for improvement on things whithin management control. Most negatives, unfortunatey, are related to guests' own behavior and beyond the control of management: dear fellow travelers, make a point of being nice or at least not being a dick to others (e.g. overserving yourself before everyone has eaten, or leaving your dirty dishes and pots lying around, which make a mess of the common space and are NOT a responsibility of the cleaning staff tomorrow but your own today). Even small spaces can be pleasantly shared, with some consideration towards each other, the host and the staff. If we make our part, things get much better much faster for all.
• Assiri (6/5): -
• Hitesh (10/5): One of the best hostel’s experiences ever - Everything ( the people , the host , the property itself) There is nothing i didn’t like
• Kiyama (7/5): - La atención de los dueños Faltan reglas de convivencia para poder descansar, sobre todo si te espera un día de trabajo.
• Walton-Davies (9/5): Best Hostel in Sydney! - PodBed is a fantastic hostel, Mirjana goes out of her way to make every guest feel at home and feel welcome aswell as all the other residents/volunteers who help out. The beds are really comfortable and the hostel is cleaned everyday, you also get food included in the mornings/evenings with excellent home cooked meals + pizza nights + BBQs! You can't beat the location and experience for the price. The only thing that can be frustrating is the check in process as it can take a while to get in contact with the right people, however I know that the staff are working to get this streamlined!
• Shanna (3/5): -
• GORNY (5/5): -
• fianen (3/5): Don’t go here, just book something else - The people in the hostel were quite nice My towel, shampoo, belt and deodorant got stolen. I’m by far not the only one this happened to, there was a tablet stolen from someone, several towels and more. The code for the rooms were all the same which means everybody had access to every room. The main door was also open all day so random people could also just walk in at any time. During my stay I saw many people walk in that didn’t sleep in the hostel and even a Chinese women that just started to cook something in the kitchen. I checked in and appearantly there was a mistake with the check in (I was in the system) so the cleaner took al my stuff, put it in trashbags and was about to throw it away when I got back to the hostel. I also got the feeling I wasn’t really welcome in the hostel by several people and although I met some really nice people as well, its just not worth it. Most of them are really grumpy and not sociable at all. There were some people being really really loud at around 2-3 am. People in my room never really left the hostel and the room smelled really badly. They also turned all the lights off at 6pm which was really annoying. The dinner included is a nice idea but most of the time its just junk food like domino’s. The kitchen is also really dirty and nobody really cleans their stuff, the shower knob fell off when I tried to shower and the toilet seat is designed in a way that it automatically closes and the seat pushes against your back while you’re sitting which isn’t really nice. The beds also aren’t exactly clean and since I had a hole in my sheet it was quite nasty. Washing machine wasn’t working either so that was also annoying. There were 3 bathrooms for 8 rooms total so in my opinion not enough. The issue is that the toilet and the shower aren’t in a different compartment which means when someone is shitting it 1: really smells and 2: u can’t use the shower. The area is ok, its a 30 min walk to the cbd. There is a supermarket about 100 meters from the hostel.
• Nicolas (4/5): -
• Colin (9/5): An ok place to stay - Nice and quiet. Good location
• Kim (5/5): - 화장실이 여러개라 기다릴 필요 없고 대채적으로 괜찮음
• Carles (1/5): - I can’t stay there. I have a correct booking and, when I arrived, they said to me that it was overbooked and there was no space for me.
• Angela (1/5): -
• Guido Alejo (7/5): - Ubicación y cena gratis . El staff no ponía mucha voluntad en la limpieza.
• Kol (10/5): - Die beseitzerin ist wie eine mutter gewesen das muss genug aussagen wie sehr sie sich um ihre gäste kümmert. Lie lage war sher gut. 7min fußweg zu kings-cross station wodurch man schnell ins CBD gekommen ist. Viele restaurants, bäckerein, imbisse, bars... in der nähe. Es ist so viel passiert in den zwei wochen in denen ich dort war somit war es nie langweilig und man jatte immer was zu lachen. Die küche ist zu klein und hat zu wenig ausstattung (meiner meinung nach)
• Aleksandra (10/5): - Marianne was amazing !! We had the best dinner and everyone was so lovely ❤️
• Mallaury (10/5): Very welcoming, great meal, a cosy little hostel - à family atmosphère
• Oliver (10/5): - This hostel is special I've been to many all around the world but this one made me feel so welcome, from the owner caring about each individual person, being so talkative, kind and cooking the most amazing food you'd never expect from a hostel. I came here alone and ended up making so many friends from all over the world that made my experience in Sydney the best time I've had in a hostel!
• Ercan (10/5): - Amazing place and very good dinner cooked by a Mom !
• Polat Can (10/5): -
• Reagan Gregorio (5/5): Your will use third hand bed-stuffs - I literally went straight to someone else leftover bed-stuffs. They did not gave me new blankets linens and pillow cases but since I was so exhausted and need to sleep so I just cover my eyes and got sleep haha
• Jasmin wanjiku (10/5): - One of the best hostels i stayed ! The staff are super friendly, especially Mariana – she is always there for everyone and really takes care of everything. The dinner is also very delicious. 10/10 ⭐
• Polat Can (10/5): Olağanüstü - Evimizden binlerce kilometre uzakta bize annelik yaptığı ve sahiplik yaptığı için öncelikle Mirjana ya ve bize her konuda yardımcı olan gem ve diğer çalışan arkadaşlarımıza çok teşekkür ediyorum burası bir hostlden daha fazlası dostlar gelmek isteyen herkes gözü kapalı bir şekilde rezervasyon yapabilir burada güvendesiniz evindesiniz mirjana sizi asla yarı yolda bırakmaz sevgiler
• Fang (10/5): Great value of money - Friendly people Reception is bit random
• Currie (8/5): - The owner of the hostel was very hospitable and caring.
• Montejano (10/5): Gracias Pod Bed - He estado en Pod Bed casi 2 meses. Esta ha sido mi primer casa en Australia. Siempre dormi en una pequeña habitación muy iluminada y cómoda, de solo 3 camas. La verdad es que se siente como si viviera en una habitación privada. La relación calidad precio, por lo que sé luego de hablar con muchas personas, es la mejor de la ciudad; y su ubicación es absolutamente estratégica para iniciarse en el mundo laboral de Sidney. Por otro lado, quiero agradecer especialmente al staff del lugar y à la dueña Mariana. Ella nos cocina todas las noches y nos da de comer gratis. Te agradezco Mariana x esos pequeños gestos que has tenido conmigo. Luego de 4 años viajando y moviéndome por el mundo sin ver a mi familia, este tiempo aquí ha sido especialmente duro. Y la verdad que esos pequeños gestos como guardarte comida mientras estás trabajando por ejemplo, se vuelven mucho más significativos. Gracias por todo y que sigan creciendo !
• Opray (10/5): - All staff was extremely friendly and super helpful wich made it feel like a family Mariana was like a mum her home cooked meals were absolutely amazing they brought everyone together and created the most amazing atmosphere i will be recommending to everyone the entire stay was happy and I will definitely be coming back thank you to everyone there for such a pleasant time and I wish you all the very best Nothing to say here as I enjoyed every part of my stay
• Louis (4/5): -
• Louis (4/5): -
• Colin (9/5): Quiet, peaceful. Close to services. - Nice and quiet. Close to train station and supermarket. Generally speaking I found it to be good value for money.
• Bruno (10/5): What more could you want for the price? - Lil Roo is one of the best hostels in Sydney, Coby is without a doubt the best host, his care and attention to detail when it comes to his homemade meals are unbeatable. The cleaning lady Mirjana tells great stories, brings in drinks and has a great sense of community, within hours we hit it off and we spoke about her passion in cloud spotting, real star. Wish Coby cooked more! He's honestly great when he's cooking, it's a slam dunk, when Mirjana cooks it's also good, but Coby just really brings a Eastern European flavour to his homemade food!
• Leo.jul (10/5): - I love atmosphere. Mirjana is the best Nothing all good
• Leo.jul (10/5): -
• Georgia (1/5): Unbearable - Very cheap Bathrooms felt unusable ~ often out of toilet paper. Toilet seat fell off & someone vomited on the floor
• Camila (10/5): - All
• Camila (10/5): - All
• Carly (7/5): -
• Briguitth (3/5): - Ubicación Estaba muy sucio
• Laurence (10/5): Great family feel! - Had such a good stay at Lil Roo, honestly didn’t expect it to be this fun. The vibe is super social but still chill, really easy to meet people without it feeling forced. Feels more like a little community than just a hostel. Staff are a big part of why it’s so good. Everyone’s friendly and actually talks to you like a normal person, not just checking you in and disappearing. Makes a big difference. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, and the place is clearly looked after. Not perfect 24/7 but way better than most hostels I’ve stayed in. Location is ideal too, easy to get anywhere and loads going on nearby. Overall just a really solid stay, good people, good energy. Would 100% come back. Breakfast
• Toddles (10/5): Awesome dinner! - I had a genuinely great stay at Lil Roo. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt welcoming, social, and well-managed. The place has a strong sense of community, which makes it easy to settle in and meet people, whether you’re staying short or long term. One of the absolute highlights was the nightly meals. The Croatian lady who cooks puts real care into the food, and it shows. Her cooking is incredible proper home-style meals that bring everyone together in the evenings. The bolognese in particular was a standout, easily one of the best I’ve had. Apparently it’s a recipe from her very handsome son, and whoever he is, he knows exactly what he’s doing full of flavour, rich, and seriously satisfying. Beyond the food, the hostel itself is clean, organised, and comfortable. The beds are solid, the common areas are well set up, and there’s a good balance between social and relaxed. The staff are approachable and actually take the time to get to know guests, which makes a big difference to the overall experience. Overall, Lil Roo delivers far more than you’d expect for the price great people, great atmosphere, and genuinely memorable meals every night. I’d definitely stay again. Nothing
• Kensington (10/5): Great for the price, COBY is the boy to see ! - Stayed at Lil Roo and honestly, the reception alone deserves a mention. I’m pretty sure his name was Coby gorgeous, effortlessly so, and easily one of the most attractive receptionists I’ve come across. He genuinely looks like he should have been a model. Beyond that, he’s welcoming and helpful, creating a strong first impression and setting the tone for the whole stay. Friendly, engaging, and clearly knows how to run the front desk properly. Another standout was a man named John. Completely different energy, but just as memorable. He’s the kind of person you end up talking to for far longer than expected full of stories, insight, and a surprising amount of knowledge on just about everything. Definitely someone you want to sit down with for a proper conversation if you get the chance. Between the strong front-of-house presence and the interesting characters around the place, it adds a lot of personality to the stay and makes it far more than just a standard hostel experience. One movie night they played shrek, I found it abit scary x
• Auchabie (1/5): -
• Zhang (8/5): - Best hostel in Sydney ,match it’s price
• Noah (6/5): -
• Stefan (10/5): - Solid hostel. I don't really understand the bad reviews, which is why I’m making an exception and writing one myself. My bed was comfortable, and the location near Kings Cross is awesome. Coby (at reception) is a 10/10 and Marijana (the landlady) is a 12/10—she literally knows every single guest's name, which is very impressive. Personally, I felt very comfortable, slept well, and would definitely stay here again when I come back to Sydney.
• Adriano (10/5): -
• Sriram (10/5): Everything perfect - Everything They steal my ansestors property I’ll take it no matter what or they’ll face consequences
• Karen (1/5): - Terrible 😔😔😔😔😔 Smells awful, terrible rooms, bathrooms disgusting, common areas filthy, arrogant staff
• Marco (10/5): - Mariana e Cody sono degli incredibili proprietari, molto simpatici. Ci ho parlato molto e sono sempre disponibili. Il mio soggiorno è stato molto confortevole grazie alla pulizia, ľ ordine e il belľ ambiente che c'è in questo ostello. Le cene ci sono ogni sera, il cibo è molto buono ed è ottimo per risparmiare un po di soldi.
• ZHUOHUA (6/5): -
• Jennifer (9/5): -
• Felix Jakob (9/5): Very nice. Definitely sit down and have a quick chat with the owner. - The Hostel ist one of the best we stayed in so far. The owners are so nice and you get free breakfast and dinner every day which is often home cooked. The beds are clean and very comfy and the kitchen is also very nice. There is lots of common space. Toilets are sometimes a bit dirty (they get cleaned every day so it’s not really their fault but the fault of the guests)
• Sara (1/5): Worst hostel ever - Nothing, it was the worst hostel I've ever been to in my life. I checked in and tried to take a nap but they literally started DRILLING next to where my bed was, inside the room. I tried to get moved to another room but it was only possible if I wasn't in the same room as my friend. The staff was very very unpleasant, especially the lady, who spoke to us very badly. In the room we had no lockers, no plugs near the bed, there is not even a living room and the bathrooms are VERY dirty.
• jianqiang (3/5): - 性价比高。 极严重的管理混乱与安全隐患！大部分时间无接待人员，包早餐的竟然没有提供，更可怕的是有人把大容量锂电池带进房间充电！！！ 早上醒来马上离开房间！到公共空间过渡……
• Bernardi (1/5): -
• Corentin (10/5): - Cody is so cute Food could be better
• Laura (8/5): -
• emmanuelle (1/5): the more dangerous and bad for the mental possible - kitchen and showers clean The worst location I was ever staying, prefering, on the police advice, to move in another one even if I payed for an extra night -only on the reason of my budget. But staying safe and well-balanced, out of the power of insane and agressive people, able to twist one’s wrist, with a long knife in the other hand, is more important than save money ( other ways for saving it, with the food for example) . You who will stay there, be careful, avoid this old guy and even the owner, able to shout against you for nothing ( I dared to take a pancake she brang for us before to be allowed – never saying before I had to be allowed with a special word, since tha plate with the pancakes was already put on the breafast table ! Insane owner, i told you !) The kitchen and showers are clean, thanks to a very kind woman from Tasmania, the only one to work for all the place, really like a slave, scared, but the dormitory was never clean, with always the same dirties items, papers and plastic bottle under my bed for all my 5 nights, a so hot dormitory, only a vers small window to open, no fan, no AC of course, and so close numerous beds with place for noone. In this dormitory, the most dangerous guy you can meet. First, he agressed me, because I looked about free food, before going to shop… « Do you think the food is free in hostels ? » There was a cupboard for the free food, so, what was the problem ? So, meeting him in the evening in the dormitory, he agressed me because I didn’t washed my plate… I was washed it 2 hours ago, only a few seconds after he was in the kitchen. In the dormitory, he open the curtain of the only young woman’s bed, the young woman being lying in her bed, explaining he confused with his own bed. He is here for a very long time, but the only day there was a young woman in the dormitory, he confused another bed wityh his, and, so amazing, exactly the one of the young woman, not of the mens or mine, the old lady ! She left the place, scared ! And I left because,
• Kiers (1/5): Terrible. DO NOT GO. This place should go bankrupt. - Absolutely nothing. Worst place I have ever been. DO NOT COME HERE. THERE WAS NO SOAP OR TOILET PAPER FOR 3 DAYS. This is the worst hostel ever. Everything in the place is disgusting. The whole building including the room smells like wet feet. The bathroom and room are so vulgar. I was scared of getting deseases. We stayed for 3 nights and NOT ONE DAY WAS THE ROOM CLEANED. The trash can in the room was spilling over multiple days. The shower was never cleaned and had dirty tissues and blood. The staff was rude, and confussed when I asked for soap. The room stinks with trash, beds with missing curtains. Our last night there was a drunk women who wouldn’t stop screaming in the room. I could go on forever how terrible this place was. DO NOT GO HERE.
• Couloigner (10/5): -
• Couloigner (10/5): -
• Kiyama (8/5): -
• Juan Carlos (1/5): Dirty - It is good but crowded , no order Dirty
• Sole Escudero (1/5): weird - good location, and curtains in the beds is totally disgusting, i think it have never been cleaned. since the moment i arrived the rubbish bins were colapsed full, until the moment i left. The bathrooms are dirty, even though one was full of vomit, and when I asked in reception if they were going to clean it up (after 2 days) they told me that the person who vomited there had to clean it... disgusting.
• Trentini (10/5): Perfect - Clean, cheap, free dinner Everything was Good
• Surendar (10/5): Great experience - Community Dinner by host Location Transport Internet Flexibility Some locks in the locker didn’t work Number of toilets are limited
• Nianxin (5/5): -
• Oscar (10/5): Good - Nice hostel
• Matúš (8/5): - I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this hostel. It has very friendly, relaxed and respectful vibe. From the moment when Mirjana and Cody took over, the place is just blooming. People working around the hostel are very kind and helpful. I've met very nice people here and found few friends right after my arrival to Australia. I will be back for sure:)
• Waldo (Doe) (10/5): Mirjana made our stay amazing, highly recommend. - Thoroughly impressed. Mirjana has been absolutely amazing, very helpful, smooth communication & everything here is excellent. Clean, all amenities make the stay comfortable. Highly, highly recommend - we will definitely be extending here.
• Micaela (1/5): I DIDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE AT ALL - The location and the dinner I stayed at the hostel for two nights and I didn’t feel comfortable. The location is good and overall the place is not bad, but there were situations that made me uncomfortable. In the room, an older man who seemed to be associated with the hostel undressed and remained in his underwear near me on two occasions before going to the shower, making comments while he was like that. On another occasion, he came back wearing only a towel and put his underwear on underneath it while standing very close to me. This affected my sense of safety during my stay. I hesitated to write this review, but I think it’s important to mention it so that other people are aware.
• Mana (7/5): - スタッフの方が親切だった
• Finley (9/5): Great hostel staff are very nice facilities are good great value for money -
• Phillip (10/5): Will be back! - I’ve stayed at PodBed Sydney both before and after the new ownership, and the difference is honestly night and day. The new management has completely turned the place around everything feels cleaner, more organised, and way more welcoming. You can really tell the new owners care. The staff are super friendly and actually take the time to get to know guests, which makes a huge difference to the atmosphere. It’s now a really social hostel but still relaxed, not chaotic. The location in Potts Point is perfect close to everything, but still feels safe and easy to get around. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and everything you need is there for a good stay. Other travellers have also mentioned how helpful the staff and overall vibe make the experience stand out . One of the best changes is how much more effort is being put into cleanliness and guest experience it feels like it’s being actively managed now rather than left to run itself. Overall, if you’ve seen older reviews, ignore them this place is clearly on the up under the new ownership. I’d definitely recommend it, especially for solo travellers looking to meet people and enjoy Sydney. Breakfast could be bigger, but the dinner is amazing!
• Cody (10/5): Awesome! - Was awesome! Nothing, was great!
• Brewer (10/5): - I met Mariana at reception who checked me in she then made everyone food in the evening and got everyone together talking and chatting, she then sat down with us and made everyone laugh non stop throughout the evening, Mariana is one of a kind with a heart of gold and will look after you. When you do meet Mariana ask her about her dad and you'll be in stitches. I will definitely be back and you'll also meet John who helps out at the hostel and have had great conversation with him. Mariana have only just taken over the hostel so is in the middle of putting her own stamp on the place but I would definitely recommend the hostel especially for the price you'll pay and if your a solo travelling looking to meet new friends. Thank you Mariana and John for making me comfortable and easy with my stay. I will be back in the future thank you again.
• ofir (10/5): עשר מתוך עשר מצוין - מקום ממש נחמד ומשפחתי המנהלים של הדורמס ממש נחמדים יש ארוחת ערב חינם כל יום והמיקום ממש טוב ממליץ לכולם
• Francis (9/5): -
• Gerburg (3/5): -
• Kuniej (10/5): A fantastic stay—great food, perfect spot, wonderful staff. - I had a wonderful experience at this hostel. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, offering plenty of fresh and tasty options to start the day right. The location was perfect—close to everything I needed and easy to get around. n/a
• Olivier (6/5): -
• Thavinga Namesh Sanjitha (10/5): - Daily dinner and breakfast were very nice.
• John (9/5): Great stay. Friendly atmoshere and close to everything Sydney has to offer! - Walking distance to Sydney CBD and surrounding tourist sites. Friendly and helpful staff. Shops minutes away. Some guests leave a mess. Were renovating the hostile.
• Dacaret (1/5): The worst - Noyhing, everything was dirty, there wasnt soap in any bathroom and the staff was very rude with me for a problem that they had on the system Noyhing, everything was dirty, there wasnt soap in any bathroom and the staff was very rude with me for a problem that they had on the system
• Dacaret (1/5): -
• Ruben (10/5): Molto bene - La titolare è strepitosa e simpatica Area comune piccola
• Alessandra (1/5): Very very bad. The worst - Nothing! I booked the accommodation and informed them that we would arrive after midnight, so they sent me the check-in details by text message, but when we arrived, we found our beds occupied by other people. We had to leave because the emergency telephone number was unavailable. I tried calling many times and sent messages to the property, but received no response. We slept in the car, in the middle of the street. I need my money back, but no one replay me!
• Lucila (1/5): Desastroso - Todo sucio y viejo, nada de limpieza ni mantenimiento.
• Josh (1/5): Booked 7 nights, stayed 1 - Dead cockroaches, courtyard full of overflowing bins, rats, clogged sinks with hair trimmings, rooms coated in dust, yellow stained pillow multiple insect bites in the night. This place is cheap because they don't care for the building or hygiene.
• Coral (5/5): La limpieza brilla por su ausencia - En el precio incluye media pensión y ningún día ni para desayunar ni para cenar había nada preparado. La limpieza no es su fuerte… si necesitas algo muy barato para dormir y te dan igual las condiciones.. ok. En mi caso no me lo esperaba así ya que en las fotos sale todo reluciente y además solo lo necesitábamos para dormir y aseo ya que estábamos todo el día fuera.. puede mejor bastante la verdad
• Sarah (4/5): -
• Trini (1/5): awful - no breakfast, wifi was awful, the whole place was dirty. had didnt like anything tbh
• Janette (8/5): A gem team - The staff are an amazing team. Genuine, caring, strong work ethic. One week in as new managers; they show incredible growth mindset, creative thinking, and excellent service given their obstacles they were navigating through. Well done! The building has a few issues, that the team is working on. Water easily flows out of some showers onto the floor. Sometimes the toilet paper ran out. The staff helped as soon as they knew there was an issue.
• Darialma (8/5): A good option if you’re on a budget but you want to stay at a great location - They have a beautiful backyard and a bbq, the hostel is at a great location The room can get hot at night
• Tabernero (2/5): -
• Mariana (4/5): -

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