Staff was excellent, they were very welcoming and accommodated an early check in on New Years and let me hang around the common areas for a bit after check out. Overall it's about what can be expected at a hostel. Good amount or bathrooms, so I never had to wait to shower.

Stayed in January 2024

The hostel is not really clean, kitchen, bathrooms and rooms. They said every day someone is coming to clean the rooms.. they actually don’t really do it. they just take away the trash. Kitchen can be really a mess. Not space in the fridge or in the kitchen to keep own things.

The location is in a perfect position! The hostel is in the center of Manly, your can reach it easily from the ferry, and it’s close to everything.. shop, bars and beach!

Stayed in November 2023

I don't recommend it at all, terrible option. Being in the room is a real sauna. it is extremely expensive. There is nothing in “free food” because those who have been living there eat everything for YEARS. A terrible experience, probably the worst I have ever had in my life.

Nothing

Stayed in December 2023

Great staff at check in. Very informative.

Stayed in December 2023

It is very expensive and doesn’t have any facilities. Dirty pillows and uncomfortable beds. No plugs for the ones sleeping on the upper beds. Dirty and small kitchen. Very noisy during the night

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Lu is the most wonderful host ever ! The vibe is amazing, best place to stay in Manly that’s for sure ! Gonna miss this place !

Stayed in November 2023

Very uncomfortable bunk bed, hard to get into, hot on top bunk, could not leave windows open due to partying at night and construction in the morning. Bathroom shower stalls were moldy and gross. Ping-pong area never got vacuumed. No plugs to charge phone available when room was even half full. Young clientele left common area dirty, played music loudly and smoked where you were not supposed to. Hard to reach staff to check in at 9 pm. Checked out early but could not get a refund.

Only liked the location. Very close to Manly Beach. Good for surfboarders, urging by clientele.

Stayed in November 2023

very poorly cleaned, I saw staff mopping the corridors but they really needed to use a vacuum cleaner first, just like the room we were in, the floor was very dirty

Unfortunately, nothing pleased us, the floor of the room was very dirty and dusty, as were all the social areas.

Stayed in November 2023

That I had to leave

Amazing place, amazing people, amazing location

Stayed in November 2023

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Dirty Uncomfortable Disorganised No facilities No forks to eat your food Uncomfortable beds

Stayed in October 2023

Kitchen would need more utensils.

Nothing can beat the location. Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean. Spacious. Felt safe. What else do you need from backpackers hostel :)!

Stayed in October 2023

Internet was always very slow

Environment

Stayed in October 2023

Not clean

Location was great

Stayed in October 2023

Breakfast could be improved but every Sunday they do a BBQ which brings everyone together so it's a beautiful little family vibe.

Staff are amazing, location is amazing, and it has all the facilities you would need! The people are the highlight of this place. I will be back soon

Stayed in October 2023

Overpriced, 4 bed dormitory was very untidy. Not being racist but the Argentina people living there were rude and arrogant. Management was horrible. Toilets were filthy, congested and untidy. Too noisy and no respect for others. I hope the backpackers association takes stringent action.

Nothing was good about this backpacker. Worst backpacker I have lived in Sydney.

Stayed in October 2023

Lift was broken :(

The staff, no car noises, calm zone

Stayed in September 2023

No bar fridge in room This is only minor but having to walk up stairs to use the fridge in the communal kitchen was a bit annoying as this was a private room

I was pleasantly surprised the room was fresh and clean view over the Corso and to Manly beach It's close to restaurants and shops

Stayed in October 2023

Facilities and room were dirty, bed sheets were itchy and full of bugs, I left with many bites. The people in the room next door to mine (which I'm pretty sure was a staff room) were smoking drugs often, and the stench of their weed polluted my room, the toilet, and the bathroom. Common areas were a mess. Sand everywhere. 0/10.

Location was good. Thats all.

Stayed in October 2023

A little run down. Ad listing is not at all clear that it is intended for only under 35yo. And this is an unacceptable policy in the first place. However, the listing needs to have this information very bold and clear on the title of the listing like other places do.

Position is great. Table tennis and big rec and leisure room with balcony…nice

Stayed in August 2023

Having to leave my cute room

Amazing location balcony's are the best for looking over the jazz festival this weekend! What fun

Stayed in September 2023

Not only did we have noise from outside nut noise from above was worse. The bed was only a double a bit small for my tall husband, with a slump in the middle, should be upgraded to a queen bed. The bathroom could do wirh a good clean mould and grime on bottom of shower curtain also grime on the wall where it meets the floor, needs a good scrub.

The location was great, except for the noise from local venues. Staff at front desk could not have been any nicer, very welcoming and friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

Numerous people couldn't get in the front door so we could access our rooms at night. Locked out in the freezing cold

The private room with balcony and location

Stayed in August 2023

This has happened to me and others that I was there with multiple others that there is a problem being able to get into the front door. My card didn't work and it's happened the last 3 times that I've stayed there. Having to stand out in the freezing cold when I've paid $175 to stay overnight and I can't even get back in after leaving the building. Even after calling the night manager's number. Not impressed at all 😡😡😡

The room and the balcony and the private bathroom

Stayed in September 2023

The price for a private beedroom I understand is quite fair . Specifically because Manly is one of the best places in Sydney. It is already expensive to live there. But It would be amazing If the price was a little bit cheaper only for people with specific situations. Of course Temporarily. At the end of the day is a business and rent for this type of properties , strata fees , staff etc cost so much so I think the Government should give some help to owners of beautiful places like this. It helps Increase the revenue of the Area when people can spend more outdoors by supporting local businesses etc I have nothing to complain about I really loved this place and I can't wait to come back for a chilling weekend. Thankyou , God bless you all

Friendly polite staff. Cleaning on everyday basis. Multicultural environment. Books, Art , Free Breakfast and other resources available.

Stayed in August 2023