Railway Square YHA (Sydney): See 129 Reviews and 50 Photos

Also Known As:: Railway Square Yha Hotel; Railway Square Yha Hotel Sydney

Address: 8 - 10 Lee St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia

Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Amenities:

Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #17 of 124 Speciality lodging in Sydney

Price range (per night): $38 - $92

Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Sydney's most laid back hostel, Railway Square YHA adjoins Central Station, in the heart of Sydney's backpacker district. Stay in one of the funky railway carriages on the former Platform Zero or one of the comfy rooms in the historic 1904 main building, now converted into contemporary accommodation. Hostel features a spa pool, Internet cafe, 24-hour access, tour desk, indoor and outdoor communal areas, self-catering kitchen. Walking distance to the best pubs in Sydney, Chinatown and Darling Harbour. ... more less

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Mehdi-B6901

Sydney, Australia

1 review

“5 stars Hostel”

Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I have been travelling for the last ten years and paid visit to many hostel around the world! I stayed at the YHA railway square for more than a month and I can vouch on the following: - Perfect location: Easy to get everywhere around in sydney - Cleanliness : This hostel is really clean, cleaning staff really professional and... More

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SLM27

London

Senior Contributor

44 reviews

29 hotel reviews

Reviews in 34 cities

5 helpful votes

“Clean, comfortable and quiet!”

Reviewed 11 June 2013

We are not exactly 18 year old backpackers and were a bit concerned that we would feel like old fogeys in this place but were pleasantly surprised. The YHA offered a reasonable price for being so close to the city and we were able to make use of a free city bus down to the harbour. We had a private... More

Wesley d

Lyon, France

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“I loved this place!”

Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

I came to stay at this hostel for a week with a couple of friends, one of which had already stayed here. We obviously came to stay here because of his good firsthand experience. I loved it because the set up made me feel like I was back in my college dorm and brought back memories of good times. Don't... More

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Raoul_007

Holzwickede, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

2 reviews

“Perfect Hostel in Sydney”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

The railway square YHA is a very nice hostel in the heart of Sydney. You got nice rooms and a big kitchen, a sweet pool area and everything is around: supermarkets, parks, fitness, bars and restaurants ...!! I stayed for over 2 month and you got everything you needed for your money (even if it's a bit expensive sometimes). All... More

amelie0131

“Perfect hostel, perfect staff !”

Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

this hostel is so perfect, in particular the staff are very friendly. They helped me with lots of things. The rooms are very clean and the hostel is in a great location! again thank you Kelly for everything !!!!

Tom Z

Karlsruhe, Germany

“best value for money in Sydney's hostels”

Reviewed 23 May 2013

I stayed at a couple of hostels in Sydney and have to admit that there is no other like Railway Square where you get that much for your money. For me it was located perfectly, no matter what my plans were. All in all I stayed there for about 8 weeks and it was easy to go to work in... More

Chris Z

Auckland Region, New Zealand

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“okay for an australian hostel, unfriendly staff”

positive: enough space in the room, female-only dorms avialable, 24 hours reception, very clean kitchen, nice living room negative: bathrooms and toilets very dirty, duvet covers are not changed any time when a person checks out means you might have to sleep in the bed sheets of another person (DISGUSTING), staff very unfriendly and not willing to help you, you... More

Hi Chris Z Thank you for your review of this hostel and YHA looks carefully at all issues raised in reviews of our hostels. Just to explain about bedding - in Australia, it's hostel practice that all guest receive clean linen on check in - bottom and top sheet , pillow cases, and then the duvet (doona) is used as... More

Maygirl88

“Great location but could be better”

Reviewed 21 May 2013

I stayed here for several weeks and have over all enjoyed my stay. The rooms are basic, but have lockers and the beds are clean. The rest of the room however was never cleaned for the duration of my stay, the carpet was disgusting (covered in hair) and there was stuff left by old guests all over the top of... More

Trix131609

Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 helpful votes

“Excellent location...shame about the staff!!”

Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed in this hostel for 5 weeks. Met some amazing friends and had a really good time. The hostel is in a central location right next to the train station making it easy to get around. There is a large communal area and kitchen that is well equipped. I paid in week blocks getting the breakfast included offer which... More

Hi Trix Thanks for your review of this YHA and we value all feedback from guests, especially those that chose to stay with us for a while. The manager has seen your review and will be discussing it with our staff as we put high importance on customer service and friendliness. Railway Square has also recently reviewed its cleaning protocol... More

sarahirishgirl

Omagh, United Kingdom

24 reviews

16 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

10 helpful votes

“Mixed Bag!”

Reviewed 17 May 2013

I stayed here in January 2012 as I was in between apartments. I chose it because of the great location and the reviews on here. So yes, the location is great (right beside bus terminals and central station). When I arrived at the hostel I was early for check-in, so wasn't expecting to get to my room, however the way... More

Hi Sarahirishgirl Thanks for your review of Railway Sq YHA and we value all feedback from guests. As you stayed with us quite a while ago now, you might like to know that we have reviewed our cleaning procedures at this hostel since you stayed , and the ambient music also goes on later in the morning following guest feedback.... More

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