Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 3-star249 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, AustraliaShow on map
7.3 · Good323 reviews
Vibrant CBD Location Located in the heart of Sydney's bustling CBD, The Downing Hostel offers a lively atmosphere surrounded by a variety of dining and entertainment options.
Convenient Facilities Enjoy complimentary WiFi, shared kitchen amenities, and an on-site bar/restaurant during your stay at The Downing Hostel. Additionally, take advantage of the free laundry and ironing facilities available to all guests.
Exciting Activities Let the front desk assist you in planning fun-filled activities such as archery, bowling, and tennis, ensuring a memorable stay at The Downing Hostel.
Experience the vibrant CBD life at The Downing Hostel - book now for an unforgettable Sydney getaway!
7.3
Rated 7.3 out of 10 by 323 guests who stayed here.
The receptionist
The rats and the holes in the wall
I had late check-in with no issues.
The room I stayed stank of humidity.
Too many stairs with no lift as it's an old building.
I stayed a night which is more than enough.
They organise typical hostel activities so that might be nice and the location is pretty convenient in the cbd. Matrasses were pretty comfi.
I stayed in a lot of hostels but this might have been the dirtiest I’ve ever…
El staff fue muy amable y atento. Las instalaciones cumplían.
Muchas cucarachas y el roof no tenía luces.
Only 5min walk to train station
1/5 stars – Major Issues with Stability, Noise, and Cleanliness
- The bed frame is extremely unstable – whenever someone on the lower bunk moves, it feels like an earthquake shaking the…
good location and cheap
beds were so noisy, felt like they would break at any moment, could feel every move from the person sharing the bed, so noisy from outside, everywhere was dirty, communication wasn’t great for…
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249 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, Australia
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — very good.
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Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Internet. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking. No parking available.
Children and extra bed policy. Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
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249 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
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