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The Funk House Reviews

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

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75%Overall Rating

From 10 ratings
  • 74%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 74%Atmosphere
  • 68%Cleanliness

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83%

The mattress really really needed replacing being far worse than the average hostel, and the showers needed more hooks or benches on which to place clothing. Also a few more cereal and spread options for breakfast would have been nice. The double bed rooms were of a good size, and the room was quite, very good location in terms of proximity to the station and Kings cross night life. I would recommend a 1 night stay but not more than 2 due to the uncomfortable beds and lack of wireless internet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Esther, thank you for your comments regarding the Funkhouse. We appreciate all comments as we are always looking not only to meet but exceed our customers expectations. Since your stay we have replaced many of our mattresses as they had been on order and we do now have free Wi-Fi. We are planning to re-furb our bathrooms and we will consider your idea of adding extra hooks or selves to our new design. In regards the cereal selection we do fine that what we offer are the most popular variety.

70%

Pretty ok hostel, nothing really special. Free breakfast was not more than some cheap bread and butter or jam, but that's fine for backpackers I guess. No free wifi, only free internet on the computers. People at the reception were friendly and helpfull.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Hannah, thank you for your comments. We always appreciate it when our guests take the time to leave comments as we are always striving to do better in this spirit this, this months we are looking at changing our internet set up so as to offer free Wi-Fi. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels and hope to see you back Kind regards FunkHouse Crew

83%

Very good atmosphere in The Funk House ! It's easy to meet people thanks to the terrasse on the roof and the activities in this hostel :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Caoline, it's always great to hear comments like your as our goal at the Funkhouse is to great a friendly and welcomming environment, were all have fun and feel like there''re in a home away from home.

87%

Honestly, the location did not appeal to me, because it reminded me of 42nd Street in NYC during the 1980s, which was an area of the city I refused to walk down, at any cost, including taxi service to avoid it. That said, the staff could not have been kinder or more helpful, and I was blessed with a fabulous roomate from New Zealand, whom made my stay much more pleasant, with her winning smile and gracious attitude. They provide a great breakfast as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi theresa, I'm glad to hear thatt although the area didn't appeal to you you still enjoyed your stay at the funkhouse and found the staff and other guests friendly and helpfull

63%

Nice, quiet Hostel in the centre of Sydney.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi marco, It was a pleasure to have you as our quest. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in OZ. We look forward to your next stay. Regards FH



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