5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, Newtown, 2042 Sydney, Australia
#303 of 323 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 529 hostel reviews
6.5Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Location
8.2
Facilities
6.8
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 November 2023
Marc
Germanythe rooms was small dark and the blanket and the pillow was like a towel. Very uncomfortable. The wifi was ok. The kitchen was toooo full and not so hygienic. Very dirty :(
The staff was friendly.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Michael
AustraliaSayed in the private room with shared bathroom and the room was really nice, it had a huge balcony and a smart tv :) The beds were reasonably comfy and the vibe of the place was really chill.. Its in a prime location just off King Street and the staff are great, I had an issue with losing something and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Justin
AustraliaI couldn’t fault it.
Location and staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Baldacchino
AustraliaThe staff were amazing with holding luggage while I sorted out moving into a new apartment. This place is great for when you in between moving and need somewhere to stay on a whim. Definitely will be back.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Guilherme
AustraliaIf you care about cleanliness, this is definitely not your place. It was really dirty. Also, the policy of not making noise after 10 pm is not respected.
The location is awesome and the staff is very friendly
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Aqua
AustraliaThere were no free lockers.
Excellent staff and good hostel
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
C
United StatesThe age limit on the women-only rooms. Are forty+ women supposed to stop travelling alone?
Always a good time going back to Summer House! Very laid-back hostel with good vibes
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Nete
Papua New GuineaThe rooms are pretty crowded. The actual property did not match the description online. It says its a female dormitory for women aged 18-40. However the place turned out to be a backpackers for the general public.
Nothing much except the clean bathroom.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Jody
ItalyDirty and not healthy place. The kitchen was in terrible condition, dirty and without care, as well as all the cutlery. The rooms the rooms were like those of a prison. Please love yourself and stay away from this place.
I try to do my best to find just one thing that I liked from this place, but it’s really impossible.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Elniee
MalaysiaNoisy till early morning
Cheapest accommodation I found I Sydney, Thank you
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Aqua
AustraliaThese guys were outstanding. They were accommodating and supportive when I broke my arm. Really appreciate it, guys. Thanks.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
John
PhilippinesLeaving
Nothing to dislike
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Bruno
BrazilThe staff very messy ! Room disgusting Car parking 25 dollars I’ll put some phone exactly how I need parking and so unsafe!
Nothing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Karina
AustraliaMattress and pillow.
Staff and location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Jack
AustraliaRoom was large, bathroom was excellent. Smart TV with streaming services.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Malcolm
AustraliaDangerous electrical hazard in the bathroom- a gap behind power point. If anyone hangs a wire coathanger there it may result in serious injury or death. When I notified staff, they were aware of the fault but disinterested and appeared bored of being told. Bathroom ,toilet and kitchen were filthy. Kitchen surfaces cracked and unable to be cleaned.
good location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Romain
AustraliaLocation Conveniency Price Shops around hostel The people
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Terry
South AfricaGuests hanging around the entrance
Clean and safe
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Hugo
AustraliaCleaning!! The bedroom had rubbish from past guest and smelled bad
It looked nice in photos, but when we got to the place, it was dirty and disorganised
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Adeniyi
AustraliaI like the staff, the facilities, cleanliness and the comfort it offers.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Siosifa
AustraliaThe people they very friendly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Hiroshi
JapanI used this hotel for a trip. The room we checked in was not cleaned at all, the bed was not made, and there were many empty bottles, cans, and dead leaves on the floor, which made us sad.
When I lived there for a long period of time from last August to April, the staff were nice people and the place was very well cleaned.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Melanie
AustraliaThe great vibe
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
J
AustraliaI wasn’t supplied sheets or a pillow or blanket, wasn’t until 1am when I arrived back at the room to no made bed available, only naked mattress. Horrendous
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Micaela
AustraliaNothing
The staff, the people, the location
Stayed in June 2023
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