Pile of Dirty sheets on floor I had to ask staff to collect. Bins full and overflowing - I had to ask staff to empty. Room Dirty. No blankets supplied (it was cold). I was given damp sheets. Staff spoke to each other in their own language at reception desk, so couldn’t understand what was going on. Under bed lockers - standing ones are better.

Location, cheap. Bed comfortable. Had lockers. Bins emptied, Dirty Sheets collected and Damp sheets replaced when staff informed.

Stayed in September 2022

the poor room , there can be upgraded the fermeture as its not big deal and the poor windows

location and friendly reception staff

Stayed in September 2022

A bit run down. Could use a little maintenance and TLC. If so, there wouldn’t be a better place in Bondi I’d recommend!

The location was amazing and the prices were incredible! Beds were clean and very comfortable. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in September 2022

cold water uncomfortable beds cold in the night no real bedding, just got 2 white sheets and a pillowcase dirty wet floors after showering …

close to the beach

Stayed in August 2022

Unfortunately cleanliness of the facilities was not great and bathroom facilities very rundown. Kitchen had everything apart from cutlery which made it hard to eat anything if you didn't come prepared.

Great rooftop, location and views from the hostel. Friendly and helpful staff too!

Stayed in June 2022

the bathroom

the place

Stayed in September 2022

Hotel number is disconnected and there is no reception number you can call- no other place is like this, you cannot get any answer even for emergency matters, unless you turn up there in person within staffed hours!!!

Stayed in August 2022

The bathroom was probably the dirtiest ive ever seen in Australia. Also, toilet door doesnt shut.

Great value and top location.

Stayed in September 2022

never cleaned, cockroaches everywhere, mouldy

location

Stayed in August 2022

the location and the staff

Stayed in August 2022

Kitchen closed at night. Food thrown away even with the bag tag with name room number and date of departure not expired.

Stayed in August 2022

the room smells like sock! I can’t sleep whole night

closed to the beach

Stayed in August 2022

Toilets needed to be maintained/ cleaned better

good location, good distance from local shops/cafes

Stayed in July 2022

The room was not very clean and with other people stuff in my bed. The lockers in the room were not very well maintained and not clearly allocated.

The staff were very nice and easy to accommodate my requests. The location was great, just in from of Bondi Beach and next to the Bus stops.

Stayed in July 2022

The bed was uncomfortable, the carpet had many stains and our neighbours told us that there were cockroaches. On top of that there were shared toilets and showers.

I liked the prices and the location. The staff was nice and helpful and the facilities were ok.

Stayed in June 2022

It’s an old building and the style looks a bit like an old hospital or an old orphan inside .Sometimes you can see appear a small cockroach or 2 but, again , not as described in too exaggerated comments (that’s is due to the humidity and old building but not cause it’s not clean!). Too much water in the floor of the Bathroom (not always but most of the time) as the shower really needs an update. But I’ll recommend the backpacker anyway as it’s good value for where it’s located in Sydney!

I was apprehensive after reading too many comments about the non-cleanest place (but as my partner and I, are in a transit from North QLD to West NSW for 2 weeks (maybe more), btw 2 different work projects, we couldn’t book something too expensive… I decide then, to book first, just 4 days, to see how we will feel … And The first thing I realised when I entered is; that I could see the comments I could read about the non-cleanliness are just exaggerated! The whole place is really clean , it’s smells clean and every day our room is vacuumed, the plastic bag of our rubbish changed, the bathroom/toilets cleaned. It just looks old. We have a private room view of the beach /shared bathroom and it is true that the Sharing Bathroom have a big problem of non-ventilation and humidity (especially on the ceiling ) but the showers , the toilets , the sinks and the floor are Clean! The whole bathroom just needs an update but it’s clean! After these first 4 days we extended our time in the Backpacker for 9 more days!) About the Kitchen it’s true some people don’t respect the cleanliness but not cause of the place as, it’s write in black and white on the wall “if no cleaned after used, $50 fines will be apply!” So, It’s finally at the people living in community in the Backpacker who have to respect!

Stayed in July 2022

everything else other than location

location

Stayed in July 2022

Needs to fix up the place. Do something please 🙏.

Location great. Room with sea views. Not so clean under bed. Kitchen a mess not a army team. Netflix was good . Place needs up lift. Thanks. 😃

Stayed in July 2022

Room as very durty and full of cockroaches

The roof to view

Stayed in June 2022

filthiest hostel I’ve stayed in, lots of long term guests who stack work and labor equipment in the shared dorms and the rooms smell.

location

Stayed in May 2022

Just very cold! Our double room was essentially a mattress on the floor with a blanket and was very cold in early June because no heaters and thin window. We asked for an extra blanket but didn’t receive one. Kitchen was also very cramped and quite dirty.

The location is incredible for Bondi beach and we loved exploring the area. Can imagine the hostels terrace also really lovely in summer.

Stayed in June 2022

It’s dirty and desorganize. The infrastructure is poor.

Location, feel steps from the beach.

Stayed in May 2022

Paying for towls and bedding

Beach

Stayed in May 2022

This hostel has a lot of long-termers who take over rooms and put their stuff everywhere, and management isn't willing to enforce rules on this. Bathroom facilities are very inadequate. Mattresses are filthy.

The rooftop deck is lovely, with a great view of Bondi Beach.

Stayed in March 2022

Bathrooms were pretty average Not clean

Double room was acceptable

Stayed in May 2022