About

Fully renovated in May 2017, The Lansdowne Hotel is the perfect Sydney base for the adventure-seeking young traveller. The hostel is located above a lively pub and live music venue, holding shows from different bands throughout the week, right at your doorstep! Across the road you will find Broadway Shopping Centre, for all essentials and shopping needs. Wander up Broadway and you will be at Central Station in minutes, where you can hop on a train or bus to the beach, or continue walking through China Town all the way to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Spend the afternoon relaxing on our sunny rooftop terrace or in the lounge room, then start the evening by grabbing a cheap meal and some drinks at the bar downstairs. Head out and experience all the buzzing nightlife options nearby, or stick around at The Lansdowne and dance the night away to a live band! You can also choose to be your own chef and use the shared kitchen to cook up a storm!

Note: The Rooftop and Lounge are open from 7AM-10PM, the kitchen is open 24/7.

AGE LIMIT: 18-35

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage Storage
Reception (limited hours)
Internet access
Nightclub
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar

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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(73)

Value for Money
8.3
Security
8.3
Atmosphere
8.1
Cleanliness
7.9
Staff
8.7
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.9

Summary of traveller reviews

The Lansdowne Hotel in Sydney offers a friendly atmosphere with helpful staff, praised for their welcoming nature. Guests appreciate the convenient location, close to amenities and transport. While some mention issues with check-in and occasional cleanliness concerns, the overall sentiment highlights a good value stay, particularly for solo travellers and backpackers.

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Stayed in Mar 2026

Scout

Male, 18-24, England

Love this place, staff are very accommodating and helpful, rooms are tidy and cleaned each day. location is great as it's right next to Broadway shopping centre and a 10 minute walk to central station. would recommend 👍

Stayed in Mar 2026

Zoe

Female, 18-24, Belgium

I had a really great stay! Would definitely recommend. It was clean, staff was amazingly nice and helpful, good location, close to a supermarket, etc.

Stayed in Mar 2026

2.3

Sydney

Female, 18-24, USA

I would not recommend this hostel, especially for female solo travelers. From the start, it feels unsafe and unwelcoming. There is no reception, and I had to ask a bouncer at the bar downstairs—who was clearly annoyed—for access, then navigate a dark alley to reach the entrance. The hostel itself is on the third floor with no elevator, making luggage and accessibility difficult. The facilities are substandard and unhygienic. For an 11-person dorm, there are only two showers and three unisex toilets, which were dirty, with hair, water, trash, and soaked toilet paper everywhere. There was also rotting milk on the counter, and the locker in my room was rusted, unstable, and about to collapse. The separate luggage lockers downstairs are inconvenient, opening only from 10 AM to 4 PM, making them almost useless for early arrivals or late departures. The hostel’s rules are restrictive and contradictory. Guests are not allowed to hang anything or leave rooms “messy”, yet the sheets were stained yellow, beds were not made, and guests are expected to clean the room and remove all bedding themselves. When I requested assistance, it took five hours to respond, and they insisted everything was clean despite the clearly poor conditions. The location is not convenient—there are no nearby restaurants or walkable attractions, and the hostel is not social. Despite a 9 PM quiet time, the bar downstairs continues to shake the building until midnight. Additionally, there is no wifi password provided, and the roof, the only communal area, is closed half the week. Overall, this hostel is unsafe, unclean, and poorly managed. Female solo travelers and anyone seeking a safe, social, or convenient stay should avoid it entirely.

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