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Lord Wolseley Reviews

265 Bulwara Road, Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Reviews of Lord Wolseley

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100%

good stay,, i had fun!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Nice place. Cool staff and really close to the city/circular quay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

A clean and comfortable place which is in a good location. Great value for money rooms were clean and secure.

  • Globetrotter
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (28 reviews)


86%

Lord Wolsely is an old Australian pub with the hostel on the second and third level. It happens to be located on my favorite street in all Sydney, with beautiful old architecture and some amazing buildings. The facilities are pretty old and ratty, but the atmosphere and vibe is great. I had a view of the city outside my window. Best of all the window actually opened up for a fresh breeze, unlike some other concrete box hostels. Downstairs is fun few a few sneaky beers. Loved it for character.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


56%

the rooms are quite dirty where the toilets and kitchens are ok.some staff members are not really friendly

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


53%

Staff was only focused on the bar. Room was mould-infested. Definately not worth the money, even over New Years Eve.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


30%

The 4-bed room we stayed in was moldy, had a dirty carpet that looked like it belonged at a horrible crime scene, the matrasses were covered in non-breathing plastic, and old garbage from former residents were still under the beds. We asked if the cleaning-lady could clean our carpet and remove the garbage, but she didn't bother to do either. The kitchen had no lights for three days, and was too small to do anything useful. No staff present ever, no Internet access, wouldn't reccomend to anyone!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Couple 18-24
  • (20 reviews)


70%

Needs a lick of paint in the bedrooms and no light in kitchen but otherwise clean, nice staff and a cheap pub downstairs.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Great location, reasonable price, the staff were helpful and friendly. Overall it was a good experience at Lord Wolseleys.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


56%

It was very dirty and the room smelled. Also, the fan and tv did not work properly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

The staff was super helpful and very personable I’d definitely recommend had an extremely pleasant stay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

my second night was much better than the first night in a dorm. this time we stayed in a double bedroom with shared bathroom. the room was much cleaner, although it still smelled quite strange. we had a tv that did not work. the guy at the reception was much more friendly than the ladies at the first day. overall we would recommand the double bedroom at this acommodation, if you are not too picky!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


56%

this accommodation would be ok if you just need a place to sleep in sydney with a central location. but the room and carpets were very old, dirty and smelled like a dead animal. who has got the idea to use a white carpet in a hostel? it really needs a renovation. the cleanliness in the bathroom was ok. the staff was not very friendly and not able to organise a check in before 12 am.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


80%

We enjoyed our stay at Lord Worseley. The hotel was basic but better than expected. Suited our needs well, just a place to shower and sleep at night. Not too cramped. Very comfortable bed but need new pillows.Overall was a good place and would definitely stay again. Thanks to the friendly staff! We stayed in private double room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


50%

Mold all over the walls - felt quite unclean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


53%

The location of the hostel is very good. The rooms are very small though and have no aircondition. The kitchens are really tiny as well and I didn't find the hostel very clean. The staff was a little confused sometimes but friendly and there was no wifi.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

friendly and great value

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


63%

It's location is excellent, and the surroundings were quiet. Room is small, not very clean. Anyway, you can't expect too much for such low price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

there were no grate's in the floor wastes in the bathroom so if you dropped anything you lost it, Warren

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic food and cold beer

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


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  • 01 Feb 2012 (100%)
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