27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, 2011 Sydney, Australia
#253 of 344 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 412 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 August 2025
Tiwari
IndiaChange of prices
Very friendly and helping staff all the time
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Lilly
Germanylaundry room
free dinner, common areas
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Jurgita
LithuaniaThe rooms are very small, it’s hard to move around. The provided linen was dirty. There was quite a few of cockroaches in the room.
Friendly staff, convenient location, free dinners were nice and tasty.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Louis
BelgiumNot enough bathrooms and the kitchen is a bit small.
The hostel is very well located, with activities every evening and parties between MAD Monkeys hostels throughout the week. The staff is welcoming and available until late at night. Special mention to Phelan and Jake, who put a lot of heart into their work at the hostel.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 February 2025
Devid
AustraliaJust a bit dirty
Great Location
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Luiz
New ZealandThe bed and pillow isn't conformable.
The best location, it is close to everywhere by metro.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Adam
SwedenIf I have to complain about something, the mattresses and walls are a little thin.
Free dinners, a fun and social environment, and small activities to take part in every night. Has everything you need for a longer stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Lucy
United KingdomReally social and friendly hostel
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Raquel
AustraliaOverall was good, maybe some noise during the night from the streets but that is going normal considering how centric is the location
It met my expectations. The staff weas very kind and the vibe from the people was nice. Bathrooms were clean and you have a well-equipped kitchen that you can use at anytime keeping it clean for the rest :)
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 23 January 2025
Ella
AustraliaMade me feel right at home
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Pavla
Czech RepublicThe room I had was tiny. If two people opened their suitcases on the floor, there would be no floor left. Fortunately there was only one other person there, so it was fine, but I can't imagine having three roommates in that tiny space. Also there were no hooks for towels or jackets, and no shelf either in the locker or by the bed. I appreciate that the hostel tried to work with the space by putting labeled boxes beneath the beds (each was assigned to one of the bunks), that's definitely helpful, but hooks and shelves would be better.
Nice hostel in a great location. Everything was reasonably clean and comfortable. It's nice they offer dinners, that's quite unusual, the food was good. There's a lot of shelves and hooks in the shower stalls, that's something a lot of hostels forget about, so it was nice to be able to put all my stuff somewhere else than the floor. I got my own two sockets and a bed light, and there was a small sink in the room. All the staff I met were nice.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 January 2025
Miriam
SpainIt’s super sociable:) Josh from staff was super nice and helped me with all my concerns.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 December 2024
武居
JapanIt’s a little bit dirty. But at least they come to our room to clean it up.
Free food including the accommodation fee is quite reasonable. Josh and Jake printed out CV for me. They were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2024
Jana
CanadaSmell of cushions in tv room
Everything
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomWiFi was unreliable
Really enjoyed my stay here, the free dinner was great and facilities were always being kept clean by staff. Kitchen was well equipped -especially for a hostel. Beds were comfortable, though there is no a/c in the rooms so could be a little stuffy but fans did end up being provided. Staff were friendly, especially Josh on reception who went out of his way to help us.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2024
Vagabond78
SwedenRoom: Dirty, lots of stains and garbage under beds from other customers. A few cockeroaches. Beds are worn out. Kitchen, diningarea: Very small and crowded
Personal was outstanding, helpful and flexible to all my needs. Good storage option in both kitchen and room. Nice area to hangout.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Eve
AustraliaMy experience was really good here only thing is a few cockroaches but that unavoidable for almost every hostel.
The location is great and perfect for public transportation around the rest of the city, the Hostel is very customer focused with free dinners every night and events every evening too. I am also impressed by the upkeep of the hostel, with them cleaning every room each day and keep the kitchen clean for the customers.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Rodrigo
AustraliaLoved the fact that I could go to Anytime fitness. Best thing ever.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Paul
New ZealandCan feel abit crowded and could have more foodstorage
Great value with free dinners and activities every night
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Engel
AustraliaWater pressure of showers.
Reception staff was beyond helpful and kind.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Lina
GermanyAs there are a lot of people staying longterm it’s like one big family. It’s very easy to get into groups and friendships tho which makes this hostel so wholesome
Family vibe, good dinner for free, next to the train station
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Martha
GermanyThe hostel is good. It is very social and you can find a connection here very quickly if you travel alone. Activities are done every evening, such as quiz shows or movie nights. The rooms are rather smaller, but cosy. There are also sinks in the four rooms. There is something cooked to eat every evening and the kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Daniel
AustraliaIt's a dorm. It's pretty good for a drom. Nothing bad to say.
Provided dinner. Provided gym.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Sarah
GermanyThe hostel has a great location! There’s always at least one staff in case you need any help, free dinner every day and it’s perfect to socialize with other backpackers. All in all a place to recommend!
Stayed in June 2024
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