14 Lovel Street, 2780 Katoomba, Australia
#1 of 20 hotels in Katoomba
Guests' ChoiceBased on 413 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We are currently testing a weighted review system in Malta and Iceland (excluding hotel and vacation rental chains). For properties in these countries, the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 May 2024
De
AustraliaA homey, warm place that is perfect for any types of people.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Thomas
DenmarkN/a
Cozy, old-fashioned rooms and shared spaces and well-equipped kitchen.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Sue
United KingdomHomely, nice people
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Isabella
AustraliaThe hostel was absolutely beautiful !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Roxane
New ZealandNothing
My stay at 14 Lovel Street was amazing. I spent almost a week here and it's the most perfect place to really disconnect, unwind and relax. After a day's exploring and hiking in the Blue Mountains, it was wonderful to come back to the hostel for a much needed shower and then to chill out and chat to other travelers before planning the next day's adventures. The hostel is gorgeous inside- stunning murals and art adorn the walls and there are many books to read, cosy throws and blankets to keep you warm on slightly chillier evenings and comfortable communal areas to relax in. The kitchen was excellent- very well equipped and with an excellent system in place for keeping one's food separate from everyone else's. My room was lovely- the bed was very comfortable and I slept exceedingly well every night! I really appreciated the drawers in my bedroom ( very convenient for clothes and toiletries) and all the hooks to hang towels, etc on. The hostel has a very relaxing, cheerful and welcoming air to it and it can truly be a home away from home where you meet wonderfully, interesting fellow travelers from all walks of life. As an added bonus, there is a fabulous covered wrap around verandah where you can chill out and some lovely outdoor tables and chairs at which to enjoy an alfresco meal, especially on a balmy late summer's evening. From here, the Blue Mountains is your oyster to explore, offering breathtaking scenery in the form of the Blue Mountains National Park (lookouts, waterfalls and ample hiking opportunities abound) or you can hop on the train and go and explore the nearby towns, walk around and have a coffee and something to eat at one of the many, many cafés, pubs or restaurants. Great coffee, delicious food and an amazing variety of different ethnic food choices are all on offer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Nicole
ItalyThe best hostel I've ever been so far! Very homey and cozy. I could have seen that the owner really cares about the environment from many little things. Handmade cakes and cookies, free tea and coffe. What else can I say? Just magic!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Leanne
AustraliaPeople I had to share with were very messy in the room, They were also rather noisy when coming back to the room that night
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Iona
AustraliaI absolutely loved this hostel, the staff is amazing and the house is perfect for a cozy stay. I recommend this hostel to anyone who wants to go to the Blue Mountains.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Stephanie
CanadaCo-ed washrooms, not a deal breaker but I prefer separate washrooms.
Good size for a nice break away from the city. Good facilities. Close to trains station. Staff are great and able to answer questions, advice on walks. Clean. Nice communal spaces. Hostel friendly vibe.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Taylor
United KingdomFelt at home here, outside area was nice to sit. Very peaceful and friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Fiona
FranceNot that I « did not appreciate » it, but was surprised that we did not see any staff during our stay. We probably arrived too late and left too early on the next day. Everything was great.
Great location, great facilities and amenities. Very quiet. Charming hostel with a soul, would come back here if I have a second occasion to visit the blue mountains.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Tuukka
AustraliaThere's very little not to like. The location is slightly away from the Katoomba station. It's good to be aware of the mild climb up the hill when getting back to town and the couple of road crossings where extra care is needed, especially when traveling with luggage.
The place is cozy and clean and equipped with convenient facilities for all the traveler's needs. There are helpful resources on hand and in the phone 'app'. The location is decent. Overall, the place is great value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Zenia
AustraliaSuch a lovely place, would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Kevin
AustraliaWifi connection room 9 was poor, the pillows can be better (firmer) and room 9 gets really warm.
Great place, location a good walk from town, good facilities, well organised kitchen, clean and all in all well worth the stay! Lovely owner also!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Nikki
United StatesSound does carry easily, especially if you’re in the room close to the kitchen.
Good location, neat house, great kitchen facilities.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Caire
AustraliaThe resident friendly cat brushing past me whilst snoozing around the side balcony..
Organized homely atmosphere, surpassing expectations.. Great getaway in a peaceful environment suiting all types of travellers on a budget.. The healthy fresh mountain air, abundance of beautiful walking trails,tourist attractions, make Katoomba well worth the trip.. Recommend booking well in advance as this historic cottage is not overcrowded and accommodates only twenty guests..
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing really! Still a hostel so bathroom facilities arent luxury, but still clean and thoughtfully presented, a cut above the rest.
The cosiest, most charming hostel I've ever stayed in. Lots of character, affordable, great location. Comfy bed, towels provided. Kitchen system well thought out. Everyone wanted to hike the next day so no loud people after 10pm which was a blessing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Carolyn
New ZealandFor a night owl like me, the 10pm curfew was hard but understandable. Everyone really does stick to it, and the quiet and mutual respect between guests is actually really nice.
Beautiful wooden house and lush property. Friendly proprietor and a good vibe amongst the guests. The comfiest bed and a great en-suite shower!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Natalie
United KingdomThe place was beautiful, cosy, and we felt right at home as soon as we arrived. The kitchen and bathroom facilities were great, the place was very clean. Outdoor area was lovely and sheltered even in the rain. Annette was so friendly and helpful too; we had a fantastic stay here and wish we'd had time to stay longer!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Shayera22
FranceWe would have loved to meet the owner
We liked the place in itself. Lovely cottage with a personality plus the view on the rising sun was marvellous.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Eleanor
Australiathat i had to leave!
this is the best hostel i’ve ever stayed at and i’ve travelled around the world twice. everything was incredible, so clean and wonderful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Maggona
AustraliaNone
Everything! Room was very cozy.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Fabio
ItalyLovely place with a lovely host!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomNothing!
I loved it here, so homely and beautiful. Great group of travellers come through, and it has everything you could need.
Stayed in February 2024
Platis Yialos Mykonos, Greece
Melbourne, USA
Palanga, Lithuania
Alcamo Marina, Italy
Santa Cristina in Val Gardena, Italy
Lisbon, Portugal
Ardea, Ireland
Tājganj, India
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content