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    Great location right near the best sights of Sydney. Best rates are on the website under the weekly specials.

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    Blue Parrot Backpackers

    5.0(1 review)
    0.2 kmPotts Point

    I stayed here back in September 2011 with my Brother. We decided to take a backpacking trip up the…read moreeastern coast of Australia and Blue Parrot Backpackers was our first stop! Honestly, we were both a little nervous at first since this was our first experience staying in a hostel but any fears were immediately put to rest upon check-in here. From the moment you step inside you can feel the sense of family here. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! It was a great relief to us. We chose the 10-bed room and were completely satisfied. Of course this is a hostel so the accommodations were very basic but the bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean enough, and everyone was friendly. No issues with bad roommates here! Free Wi-Fi is a perk worth mentioning, though the use was cut-short at times due to their contract for a limited amount of data use daily. One of the main reasons we chose this hostel was the location. Potts Point is a fantastic neighborhood filled with open cafes, shops, and business people during the day while at night the neighborhood turned into more of an edgy bar district. Lots of fun within a few blocks of the hostel but walking into the more central part of Sydney wasn't bad either. My brother and I walked everywhere and I think it was the best way to take-in everything there is to experience in Sydney. Choose the Blue Parrot and you won't be disappointed!

    From the owner: The Blue Parrot is recommended by Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor and the Rough Guide…read more We are a Youth Hostel & accept only travellers aged 18-35 years old We are a small friendly hostel known for our social atmosphere and warm welcoming staff, around the corner from Sydney's best nightlife. Located on stylish Macleay Street, we are surrounded by the alluring cafes, bars and restaurants that Potts Point is known for. Kings Cross' vibrant nightlife is close by, yet far enough away to have a good night's sleep. From here you can walk to the City Center, Botanic Gardens, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and all of Sydney's attractions. Being a small hostel we offer personal service where you can easily meet other travellers, especially if you're travelling solo. Ideal for female travellers since it is safe, secure and clean. Our guests frequently tell us they don't want to leave because of our 'friendly and homely atmosphere...almost like you're staying at a friend's house'.

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    Original Backpackers Sydney

    Original Backpackers Sydney

    3.4(7 reviews)
    0.1 kmPotts Point

    To preface; my stay was mainly bad due to the roommates I ended up with…read more The facilities in this place are gross, the showers look like they haven't been cleaned in ages, you can't walk through the front doors without having to walk through a crowd of people smoking weed (which is fine, but like maybe sit somewhere else than the only entrance to the building?) The toilets were out of toilet paper more often than not, but the true horror was the room. Despite being in an all girl dorm, there were boys in there a majority of the time (again, roommates fault) the room was littered with dirty dishes from day one; some of them still there by the time I checked out 8 days later, there were scraps of food on plates never being removed, the room was so messy I had to jump from the top bunk and a good way out to the floor in order not to step on the girls stuff beneath me, the door was always open with a shoe jammed in it, so the room was never quiet or dark - really not a place I'd recommend especially not if traveling solo as all the people here were grouped up quite a bit, and you feel instantly like an annoyance to the people in the rooms

    I find the thing that attracts most people this hostel is it warm, homely vibe. The term "Original"…read moredoes suggest the hostel to be the oldest in the area, however the hostel earns its title for its grandiose appearance. The hostel is located just north of the famous Kings Cross Rd. Honestly, I'll say that this area is more of a party pitstop than a place to live. I made the poor choice of living here for 2 months, and I probably seeing more than I ought to have seen. Some good, some bad, some weird, and some......well some things require no words. lol The Good Side: The hostel is nestled into the safer part of the area on Victoria Rd. The staff were in charge of daily and nightly activities ranging from walking tours to BBQs to nightly Pub crawls. Every Friday there was a $5 BBQ the outdoor dining patio. The staff were fun, hospitable, and of course there for your needs. I always loved the style of the rooms as well. Clearly this building used to be an old hotel in its golden years. The dorms were all very spacious with grand windows that almost stretched from the floor to the ceiling. The front rooms on the 2nd floor even had cute little balconies to view the madness on the street. The front porch was also a nice spot for smoking and relaxing. This place does have a lot of charm! The Less than Great Side: Oddly enough for being in an area that seems hospitable to temporary visitors, I found the OBP to hold quite the opposite presence of its surrounding area. Most of the people who stayed here were looking for work and/or an official apartment in the area. As nice as the actual hostel and its facilities were, there were just too many serious feelings draining the life out of this place. I felt connected to my circle of friends, but only for the sake of social survival. The vibe was very adolescent, like a high school mentality - friend alliances, girlfriend/boyfriend drama, clicks - all that crap. After the first few weeks, it just went flat for me. I realize that hostel vibes change weekly, even daily! So hopefully this place has changed since my time here. It really was a beautiful, fun spot to experience at first! It might just be best to stay here for a great week in Sydney.

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    ChiliBlue Backpackers

    ChiliBlue Backpackers

    4.0(4 reviews)
    0.1 kmPotts Point
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    Chill blue hostel is cheap and staff was very nice and friendly and helpful and my private room…read morewas nice and clean and I had a bar fridge and air conditioning and the bed is big and I will stay here again coles and Woolworth is and king cross is close and easy to get to places and there cafes andore to see

    I only stayed the weekend of August 14th in ChiliBlue, but it was very enjoyable. The location is…read moregreat (a 25 minute walk to the Opera House, and a 20 minute walk to George+Liverpool nightlife area), the staff was friendly and the guests were outgoing and easy to get along with. They have a cute patio area on which people hang out and socialize, and on Friday night they had a bbq which was awesome (free burgers). Good vibes all around. At 10pm the party moves indoors to the secluded kitchen area which is really great for people who wanted to go to bed and not be disturbed. They have a good system going. The beds were very comfortable. Nice blankets, comfortable pillows, and a perfect mattress. I had a better night's sleep than I do in my own bed :/ .They offer a decent free breakfast every day from 7:30am-9:30am. After I left Sydney, I realized that I'd forgotten something really important in my room, and Steve helped me tremendously. He has a great attitude and great zeal. He put in the effort to personally mail me my item and was just overall very helpful. I sincerely appreciated his efforts. (Thanks, Steve!!) A+ experience all around. Definitely staying at ChiliBlue next time I'm in town. Cheers!

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