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World Square Hostel Reviews

640 George Street, Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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77%Overall Rating

From 45 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 81%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 72%Atmosphere
  • 65%Cleanliness

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80%

I enyoyed a promotion the first day, then I am still staying there! Location is very good, rooms are fine, and internet is free. Atmosphere is good too, parties are organised every friday and saturday on second floor. A bar is always open on first floor, with very cheap drinks. However the kitchen is poor and can be very dirty...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 31-40
  • (9 reviews)


83%

This hostel is located right in the middle of Sydney which is great. The staff was nice and the facilities are good. Also free wifi which was useful. Only minus was that there was quite some noise from the street at night and my mattress was pretty uncomfortable. Also, the address is confusing as the entrance is the same as the nightclub downstairs. For the rest it was ok. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


100%

- Great atmosphere - Lovely staff - Central location .... What more could you ask for

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

You can't do nothing wrong booking World Square Hostel. Very good location, very nice and helpful staff, awesome people and 3$ drinks at bar century directly under the Hostel (which is very cheap for Sydney). All in all I would definitely recommend World Square Hostel for everybody who likes to spend a good time in Sydney :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent location,staff,facilities and atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

My friend and I had a really good stay here! Everyone was very friendly, the hostel was within walking distance to pretty much all the sites in the city, as well as, a giant shopping centre across the street. They free wifi which helped us plan each day before going out and staff helped answer a lot of questions about Sydney attractions and transport. The kitchen was well stocked and the rooms/bathrooms were Clean! which you don't get some places. We hope to stay here again when we're back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Very friendly staff. good facilities. Very clean. Would go again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

It's alright for a night, but I wouldn't recommend staying there for too long.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


73%

The best bit about this hostel is the location, the wifi was really bad. I had to walk down four flights of stairs as the lift was out to try and get wifi and even then it kept cutting out. There is a good cheap bar/club in the hostel however people then seem to wander around the hostel. Staff was friendly and when i did have problems they tried their best to help.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • SDC88
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

I wish I hadn't had to carry my heavy bags up five flights of stairs (the elevator is still out of service) but otherwise really enjoyed my stay, the staff was wonderful and the location ideal for just about everything.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


63%

The bathrooms in the 5th floor definetly need to get renovated.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

The best thing about this hostel is the free wifi, the location and the helpful staff. The worst is how unsociable the hostel is, we were here for a week and didnt really meet anyone, a lot are just lone travellers coming for a night or two. The bedrooms and kitchen could really do with some aircon, they are too warm and also our room wasn't hoovered in the 8 days we were there. The lift was broken (100 stairs to get to our room), the ovens out of order and 1 of 2 showers on our floor broken!


60%

Nothing great to report back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Just went there to spend just one week. Once there I stayed two weeks more since i felt good there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • wolly369168
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


80%

For an Aussie hostel this place wasn't half bad! I was just travelling interstate and found this perfect between a few mates and I. Easy going staff, generally nice feel. Elevator didn't work... But that's life? No real complaints.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


70%

Good security system in place, basic rooms and facilities.


87%

The staff were helpful and friendly, everything I needed was accessible to me, the drinks were cheap and the beds were cosy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


77%

The cheap drinks and the 2 bars in the hostel are a highlight! The location is also good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Friendly, helpful staff. Bathroom on 3rd floor with the 18 bed dorm was very neglected and rarely cleaned however the other bathrooms are much better so go to the other floors! Can be a bit noisy too due ot bar being underneath but you should be out enjoying Sydney nightlife anyway!

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


67%

Very dirty kitchen and rooms. Bathrooms were kept clean though! Far too noisy- you will not sleep a wink but it is the price to pay for the awesome location. The beds are flimsy and feel like they are going to collapse, the slighest move causes a racket. The worst thing is the heat- totally unbearable. Not even a fan for an 18 bed dorm. For the price you pay they could easily afford some air-conditioning. No internet in room. Cosy common area.

  • Globetrotter
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (24 reviews)


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