My first experience of Bondi was a visit to the beach on Christmas day... not my cup of tea. A friend and I returned a month later and stayed here. I was very surprised with how good this hostel was! In an excellent location situated away from the main town centre with a dairy next door and 2 lovely cafes... More

We booked a double room, and were pleasantly surprised by the amazing location and beautiful view from this hostel. Even if you don't get a room with an ocean view, don't worry because you will not be spending much time inside anyway. Lots to do nearby, and the hostel has lots of beach gear that you can rent. The service... More

I slung my creaking backpack into a double room which offered prime views of the sea but which was a bit grotty around the edges and smelt of stale sweat. A fetid, cabbage-like odour also hung in the corridor and in the toilets. The courtyard, kitchen and reception areas were in tip-top shape, though. OK, I thought, I'm not going... More

Arrived at Bondi Beach House late at night after 24 hour flight from London. Reception could not have been more helpful, told me where I could find late night shop for essentials etc. Very friendly & helpful staff at front desk, good common room, reasonable kitchen. Excellent internet facilities. Location had good transport links to centre of Sydney. It had... More

I thought it was really good value for money, Very well equipt, the staff were very helpful and keen. The cleaners were always up and starting early, and I even got room service!!! My first stay was one week and two weeks later I went back again. Next time I go to Oz, I am taking my children (adult children)... More

I've stayed here many times and used this as my Sydney base (I live in the Blue Mountains). Even lived here for a few weeks several years ago when waiting to move house. Unfortunately, the standards have dropped quite a lot recently. I stayed a few weeks ago in room 309 , a double. The bed stank of urine and... More

The good - rooms are clean, comfortable, and the majority of staff are helpful. There is a nice rooftop terrace with a beautiful view which makes this worthwhile alone. The bad - It is not very close to the beach, especially compared to the other local hostels. A couple of the staff are miserable and rude and misinformed. The kitchen... More

Staff at reception were very friendly, couldnt check in straight away the room needed cleaning, got to the room a 6 shared female the Hoover had not even seen the floor!!! Plus you had girls virtually living there so clothes everywhere. The kitchen was too small and cramped and the toilets were not the cleanest. But on the upside only... More

Compared to other YHAs this was a huge letdown for $70 a night for a double shared. It was quiet but out of season. Room was cold and damp, no heating provided, weren't told about additional bedding. Plug sockets near the ceiling!!! Bed ok, no bed bugs thankfully. Kitchen big and adequate but lacked some basics. Check in friendly and... More