Good value

Stayed in April 2024

There is no AC in the building. And no fly screens on windows, so open windows let insects in. The building needs AC. But to be fair, I slept OK anyway. There is no top sheet, just a blanket, so be prepared.

The location is excellent, easy walking distance from most attractions, train station, buses, trams. The other people staying in the room were very nice and considerate which made shared rooming no so awful. Bathrooms were adequate, and I never had to wait to use it, which was good.

Stayed in March 2024

Easy check in. Great Location. Everything you need for a short stay in the city.

Stayed in February 2024

No air conditioning no lift above ground floor only i communal kitchen in building.no tea making facilities in rooms

Economical good location clean rooms

Stayed in March 2024

No air conditioning - it was SO hot at night, and if we left the windows and curtains open there were mosquitos. Check in was a bit random - we went up a tiny elevator to another building, then walked a block to where we were actually staying. No elevator in the actual place we were staying, so lugging bags up three flights of narrow stairs was a mission. There weren't heaps of facilities on site; only one shared toilet/shower on our floor, so we often had to wait. Floor was almost always wet, no towels or air dryer to dry your hands. Kitchen was sparse; there was a microwave and fridge, but not much else.

Location was great - very easy walk to the train station, lots of trams and good food nearby. Staff at check in were friendly, but we never saw anyone beyond that as there was no reception in our building. It was reasonably cheap for the location; if you're looking for a cheap place to sleep and nothing extra, this will be fine.

Stayed in February 2024

There was no stove

Stayed in February 2024

Hot, only one window would open, only a small electric fan in room

Location is great - very central, close to central train station, easy walk around city/to circular quay Rooms are adequate for what we need Very affordable considering location

Stayed in January 2024

Stairs No chair or table in room

Location Simple

Stayed in January 2024

The kitchen is very small and the reception not inside the hostel. No aircon in the rooms and horribly noisy at night. No lounge or commune area.

Very well situated in the city center of Sydney at 10min walking from Central Station. Staff very nice.

Stayed in January 2024

I was confused that check in was at another location and that the place to stay was unmanned by any staff. Kitchen was very very basic w very little equipment. There was no top sheet, only a nasty old blanket. No A/C although not a problem the night I stayed as it wasn't too hot. Only I central light in bedroom.

Good location.

Stayed in December 2023

Clean , quiet .

Stayed in December 2023

No aircon

So clean nice staff

Stayed in December 2023

No air conditioning

Stayed in December 2023

Serviceable, but the building is tired and could use a lift (literally there are only steep stairs).

All clean, functional and centrally located.

Stayed in October 2023

The kitchen has no oven, there has no bar nor any common area other then the tiny kitchen, and they have a no alcohol tolarence in the hostel so you can't have a beer after a long hot day.

The location was great

Stayed in December 2023

needs more fans - or air-con

clean showers/toilets. clean room.

Stayed in December 2023

Kitchen a little small and there are better hostels for meeting other people

Clean rooms with enough space and lockers

Stayed in December 2023

Not a massive problem but the reception is not linked to the accomodation. It is well sign posted thought

Very spacious room for four people! Was in a great location. We only stayed one night to catch a bus so was very convient. The staff were so lovely and helpful! The shared facilities were useful and really clean.

Stayed in October 2023

No lift, no fan/aircon/fridge in double room, very small communal area

Great location, bed was comfortable

Stayed in November 2023

The shared bathroom needs a bathmat. It was wet and manky from the first user to the last.

The location was very good.

Stayed in November 2023

No stove to cook food, maybe invest in a air fryer. Would be much better than just the microwave and slow cooker.

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Polite staff. Great location

Stayed in November 2023

Some of the rooms are up three flights of stairs and there is no (operational) lift. This was a little difficult for me as I have had cancer four times and building my resilience to travel. However, staff and other guests were happy to help. The first time we arrived, we did not know that Reception was in another building and it all seemed a bit confusing / overwhelming. However, once we has stayed a few times, the staff seemed to become more relaxed and there were no problems.

We stayed several times at SCI while catching trains / backpacking around New South Wales. It is 600 metres from Sydney Central Station, and well-priced for Sydney CBD. The rooms were basic and there was a community kitchen which suited us well as we were arriving late on trains and getting up early to pack our lunches for the next leg of our journey. It was great cooking food and picking up travel tips from people of other cultures. There is a Seven-Eleven and Coles close by for coffee and food supplies. It was 2.6 km to Circular Quay and 600 metres to China Town. We plan to return to visit the Chinese Gardens of Friendship.

Stayed in October 2023

Stairs only.

Good location, well priced.

Stayed in October 2023

The toilets were never flushed and during our stay someone had thrown up in one of the men’s toilets and obviously didn’t notify anyone to come and clean it

Beds were comfy and the room was nice

Stayed in October 2023