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The Funk House Reviews

23 Darlinghurst Rd, Kingscross, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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90%

One of the cleanest I have ever been in, the kitchen had a slight fruit fly issue but that can only be one piece of fruit left behind. The room conditions were excellent as were the bathrooms, slightly disappointed with the shuttle service, it took more than 2.5 hours from when my plane landed to arrive at the hostel. Then I ended up having to pay because I was told to get on the wrong bus. Yes I understand it was a mix up, but that is my only disappointment. I had a great stay and thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Had a great time. Friendly and helpful staff. Very near to Kings cross station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


83%

First the good: - Nice staff - Excellent location Now the awful: - Do not leave your windows open. You'll have cockroaches in your room - There is no air conditioning just a fan bad located - My room had a massive leak and water started to pour from the ceiling over my bags (room 33)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Venezuela
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Eduardo Thank you for your recent review we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately we can't do anything about the weather and as Sydney has a lot of rain this summer (the most for 60 years!!!) there was a small roof leak in your room. Fortunately we were able to move you to another room that was available. We will look at the position of the ceiling fan and see if this can be moved too. We also have pest control in place but Sydney does get cockroaches during summer. In the meantime safe travels. Regards FH

86%

A good central location , we extended our stay as we felt safe and thought facilities were clean , a better hostel by all means

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

its in a good location, nice staff !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


53%

I stayed in a 3 bed female dorm. Girls weren't really up for making much conversation. Anyway, no loss there. The Hostel staff are nice enough, events and drinking trips are arranged but not my thing when in Sydney at 34! The worst thing though (for all of you) is a hot stuffy room with a window that is sealed and the bed is riddled with mites, I woke up in the morning covered in bites. I told the girl on reception in the morning and she apologised but not sure anything will be done about it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Kate Thanks for your recent review and you comments about our staff. As you mentioned we welcome all guests to the hostel and organise activities each night to give you the best experience in Sydney. We did get your message when you checked out that you had bites and consequently your room and mattress we checked the same day by our pest control company. They were unable to find any evidence and since your stay we have not had any incidents. We did send you an email explaining this but it appears you didn't receive it. We were a bit confused by your comments that the window was sealed as this is not the case and all windows in all rooms are able to be opened. In the meantime safe travels in the future. FH

96%

Best Hostel I've stayed in in Sydney. The staff are friendly and aim to help you as best they can. The people staying here are really friendly and all up for a laugh! Made some great memories here!!!

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Hi Victoria Thanks for your recent review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We really appreciate you feedback. All the best for the future and safe travels. Regards FH

63%

The twin room was tiny, carpet smelt a little funny. Toilets were a not exactly that clean. But the mobile prepaid cards were much welcomed.


56%

If you are looking for a place to stay till u find a flat , do not book there. However, if u came to sydney for party and u are a bypasser than it is the place for YOU ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Arvin Thank you for recent review. We are hostel for travellers looking to experience all the fun of Sydney. As part of this we organise activities each night that any of our guests. I'm sorry that we did not appear to be the hostel experience that you were looking for. In the meantime safe travels. regards FH

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  • 80%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 72%Fun
  • 60%Cleanliness

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  • 21 Jan 2012 (90%)
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