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Sydney G'Day Backpackers Reviews

153 Forbes Street, Woolloomooloo 2011, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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68%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 65%Character
  • 65%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 72%Staff
  • 71%Atmosphere
  • 57%Cleanliness

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57%

Most definetaly need to get nets( insect mesh) on the windows!!! I'm talking big infact huge cockroaches were running around!! Plus anyone could of climbed in!! I had no clean bedding just the duvet itself which was covered in yellow stains!! Along with sharing the bed with bed bugs!! No light in bathroom on a night so torch was needed! The lad on reception was great and the atmosphere was good too!!! Just really quite gross and ended up with about 3 hours sleep and coveted in red bites!!! GREAT

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

My friend actually got bitten all over his body by bed bugs. The hostel actually seemed aware of them when my friend complained but they obviously hadn't dealt with the problem.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


47%

Purchased airport transfer but had to pay again on the shuttle as I wasn't given a ticket. Hostel refunded me but this caused a lot of hassle the morning I was leaving. Spend 2-3 extra $ and stay somewhere else as this is more suited to long term guests that are living there. It;s not clean and wifi is not cheap

  • Globetrotter
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (34 reviews)


50%

Hated this place some of the staff were racist to anyone that wasn't English. I myself am English and realised it just caused an atmosphere in the hostel. Rules were in place for certain people not for others and seemed to be run by alot of young people who just basically couldn't care! Bed bugs, showers where taps didn't work Tht scalds u as there's only a hot and hot tap. Constant threats of losing key deposits for stupid things simply cos they didn't like people. Worst hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Amazing hostel, infact the best hostel ive been to in Australia The staff are brilliant and everyone is very welcome there When I come back to Sydney I will be returing there 100% If you like to party its the place to be but also the staff are very respectfull for those who have work or want a quiet relaxed night, amazing atsmosphere and amazing vibe This is by far the best hostel I have been to everyone is so friendly and they will help you if they can :) Will miss all you all at G,day :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

Really cheap and clean enough, offered basic breakfast. Staff is really nice and we had some good parties at the hostel during the stay!


77%

Stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm during the Xmas-NYE week, room wasn't that bad, lots of luggage storage in the room - overall a great social/party hostel. Downside - its a pretty run-down hostel (cockroaches) and the rooms could be better... Lots of stairs w/ no lift. Reception office hours are odd (closed 1-4pm in the afternoon), individual bathrooms/showers are decent (cleaned daily). No AC or fans in the room. Hate to say it, but worst hostel accommodations in Oz. Wi-Fi is pricey ($8/per day).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Party Hostel, but really clean toilettes and showers. Never saw sth like that in a Hostel before! Rooms with space for luggae! (even small cubboards are available. The kitchen has not to much pots etc. and is not the cleanest. Still I would go there again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

I enjoyed my stay at g'day the atmosphere was brilliant and everyone was very welcoming! For the cost you are definitely getting your money's worth and even get a free breakfast too which is a nice touch!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

The hostel was nice but is ruined by the manageress who seems to want the place ot have no fun. There is no driking i the hostel after 10:30pm and shegave me lots of hassle about getting my key deposit back. The reception closes in the afternoon so you can't chek in or out then which is annoying. the place was clean and all the other staff were really nice though

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)




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