56 Second Avenue, Building SJ, 2747 Penrith, Australia
Based on 91 hostel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 December 2023
Rebecca
AustraliaThere is no temperature control. You get a cieling fan, a wall heater, and a window - which is not nearly enough in the middle of summer Also the cleaners will move your things if they are not in the drawers - which was all my stuff since i was just living out of my suitcase. I came back to my room a day before I had to leave (after 2 weeks of no cleaner, it was silly timing, wouldn't you just have to clean the room again after I left the next day?) And all my things had moved, and anything that looked like rubbish was taken away, which was annoying because I had been reusing some plastic bags for shopping and plastic bottles - either give fair warning about the cleaners, and tell people to put their things in the drawers, or only clean between bookings please i still feel a little violated.
I like its proximity to the univeristy and the good views I liked that it had all the necessary facilities in the room or within a few minutes walk
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Gerard
AustraliaMy EMPLOYEE forgot the key was charged $300 for replacement. When he found the key he returned it via the post they claimed to not have received it and he was never refunded.
good location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Prizzzza
AustraliaA guest in the shared accommodation who was ignorant of others and sharing, cooperating. Fortunately we were only impacted 1 evening out of 4. Not sure who would cook food in an electric jug which is for boiling water, and only boiling water.
Quiteness, breeze from the east was lovely..Proximity of news shopping precinct a bonus, Woolies, specialty shops, chemist and great food choice shops.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Heidi
AustraliaIr was good value and the facilities were adequate. The check in process was not easy and I would recommend ensuring you arrive within hours
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Marcella
AustraliaBeds were very hard and only one very flat pillow per bed. Plus the directions to get there are incredibly hard to follow and they need to be revised. Some staff were very poor namely the security.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Idris
AustraliaAffordable Valued for money
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Bianca
AustraliaAny problem in the kitchen.
Convenient for study being able to stay on campus. Nice staff and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Veronica
AustraliaQuality of stay will be dependant on your fellow Lodgers! Long time since I have had to share a bathroom. 😊
This accomodation is conveniently located in outer Sydney, open green spaces, and very budget friendly. Ability to cook or heat up your own meals in the kitchen too! The supermarket and small shops are within walking distance. Shared areas i.e lounge/kitchen/dining and bathrooms were extremely spacious. All of the staff I dealt with were helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking. I was traveling alone but this would be a budget friendly spot for a group of friends or family to get together.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Thilina
Sri LankaGood clean place. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 May 2023
Janelle
AustraliaStaff were so lovely and instructions were very clear.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Muhammad
AustraliaVery affordable. Very Clean, with good facilities.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Isabelle
New ZealandOffer internet connection for short stays. I am happy to pay a rental cost / day if necessary. But not having access to internet during 4 days was not good. When you are visiting, it is nice to be able to go online to check maps, events, etc...
The campus was great and quiet. The unit was a nice place to live in for 4 days. Bathrooms were nice.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Sarathchandra
Australiaexpensive
clean
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Clark
AustraliaThe laundry was locked on Saturday because there were no staff I think
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2022
Barry
AustraliaSignage at the grounds to find locations, but once in our rooms we were okay.
Great set up for four friends to have their own rooms and a common room/kitchen to mingle.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 June 2022
Michael
AustraliaHeating - radiators not working all the time - instructions how to work them?
Everything except the heating. Could not get the radiators to work all the time. So only one blanket on the bed was not adequate - maybe have some spare bedding in cupboards,
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Alafita
AustraliaIt
Quiet
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 22 May 2022
Richard
AustraliaIt is surprisingly hard to find. Then finding the accommodation counter was harder. The hotlink in the Booking.com messages for the map did not work and I suggest there are better ways to do it. Be aware the fire alarms are sensitive and there is a big briefing on check-in. Open the window in the shower spaces is a must (an interesting discussion point about chance of fire in wet space....).
Once we found the accommodation and checked in, we were excited about the size and amenities available. The 5 bed option was perfect for a teenage family, as it gave us a mixture of individual space when needed and family zones for meals and organising the day.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 15 May 2022
Ben
AustraliaStyle and comfort still that of a “Uni Resies”, which is what it was designed for. Basic equipment in the kitchen and mis-match of crockery and cutlery, including not quite enough for number of maximum guests, it self-catering.
Its capacity to sleep up to 6 people in one unit was excellent. The location was also ideal with quick and easy access to local shops (groceries and cafés) and main road network to the city or Blue Mountains.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 12 April 2022
Kenneth
AustraliaBit of a hike to pubs and restaurants
Lots of space everyone had individual rooms Shopping center close
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 April 2022
Rebekah
AustraliaThe bedrooms are very, very bare. The TV in the living room is tiny and the couches set too far from it. It's not a place to hang out and relax. Good enough for a quick work or conference trip.
Great bathroom and kitchen - very spacious and well equipped.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 31 December 2021
Dave
Australiabasic items are missing such as air conditioning on a hot summer day and WiFi
location and size of apartment
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 2 December 2021
Henry
AustraliaThe bus stop is too far
Quiet Clean Room Cold no heater in the room Very Helpful staff
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 15 November 2021
M
Australiathe address on the website is on another part of the campus, not where the rooms & office are (building SJ). i wasn't notified how to check in and only given a landline number (which goes to voicemail) on the confirmation. Only after sifting through booking.com website I found a mobile number to call and a helpful student came to assist. I would like to have another blanket.... it was a cold night, but I didn't want to wake up the poor student after midnight. 😅
there's nothing fancy about this accomodation. it is spacious, clean and come with basic supplies for my overnight stay. it has sufficient cutlery & utensils if the apartment is fully occupied 👍🏻 (you would know what I mean if you have read previous reviews).
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 23 June 2021
Pearl
Australialocating it
clean, convenient to where I needed to be
Stayed in June 2021
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