Sydney Beach Hotels

"I’ve stayed in many hostels before and understand you sometimes get what you pay for, but my stay at Wake Up! Sydney Central was disappointing. We booked a private room for three with a shared bathroom. The room had a strong “slept-in” smell which seemed to come from the actual pillows and bedding rather than the sheets. The shared bathrooms were also quite dirty, and during our five-day stay I only saw them cleaned once. The kitchen on the first floor is far too small for the number of guests. Fridges and cupboards were completely full, and with only a few cooktops, sinks and microwaves it’s very difficult to cook or find a place to eat. The hostel is very focused on partying, with events like pizza nights and free drinks in the kitchen area. It’s also quite noisy, with partying and heavy doors slamming day and night, so don’t expect much sleep. Considering how expensive Sydney is, this place still felt overpriced. The building is run down (cracked sinks), beds have thin mattresses, and we even saw a large cockroach one day. Staff simply said, “this is Australia.” There’s also no ramp at the entrance, so heavy luggage has to be carried up the stairs. The only real positive is the great location."

"The hostel was perfectly located near Bondi Beach and restaurant/bar/shops. Quiet neighborhood, quiet hostel, and great staff. Cleaning wasn't spotless but very decent if you consider that is a backpackers hostel. I've got a room upgrade which enhanced the experience. Everything is through the phone. Don't forget to download the app before hand. Was a bit stressful to be sure to don't run out of battery."

"I really hope the mattress in the room can be upgraded; it's too soft. A standard Hilton mattress and quilt would be perfect. After upgrading the mattress and quilt, I'd definitely consider this hotel again next time, haha ​​😆. Everything else is fine, especially the bar on the first floor. I go there every night. The food is delicious, and the draft beer is a must-try every night. Just downstairs is the surf school, which costs $59 per hour and includes a free surfboard, warm clothes, and a free instructor. It's a great value."