YHA Sydney Harbour

Great location—just a short walk to Circular Quay. It felt very safe, which was perfect as a solo traveler. Staying at YHA Sydney Harbour was definitely a great decision!

It’s great for solo travel. The facilities are clean and the staff are friendly.

Nice hotel overall, enjoyed walking around the Rocks. But it’s very hilly and the Wynyard station is WAY MORE ACCESSIBLE than Circular Quay. Still, had to walk ~10min. There’s a nice rooftop view and bar. My room was right next to the bar where people talked loudly and played music, but the soundproofing is great, so it didn’t bother me. My roommates didn’t want to open windows at night and it was impossible to use the AC, so it felt extremely stuffy inside. I also previously stayed in a Japanese hostel, and I really liked the idea of separating storage and bathroom from a sleeping area there. In this hostel, if neighbours want to find something in their suitcase, it’s very noisy. Doors are noisy too and it’s impossible to close them quietly. Nice restaurant area, very spacious and there’s also the kitchen where you can cook/store food in a fridge. The door key can be added to Apple Wallet so it was very convenient.

Everything was great except that the amenities are limited.