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Sydney Harbour YHA vs Establishment Hotel

Sydney Harbour YHA and Establishment Hotel are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Establishment Hotel ranks slightly better than Sydney Harbour YHA. Establishment Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with endorsements from 11 reviews such as The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.

Sydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Harbour YHA
7 / 10
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $22 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Meeting Rooms
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The accommodation is aimed at budget travelers, but has the added attraction of million-dollar harbor views from many rooms."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Any qualms about the unhostel-like prices will be shelved the moment you head up to the roof terrace... and see Circular Quay laid bare before you." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is the only backpacker hostel in The Rocks. There are great views from the roof terrace, where you can take in the sunset over the harbour as you eat at the picnic tables."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Built in 2009, and with gorgeous harbour views, this is the pick of Sydney’s youth hostels – and the only budget accommmodation in The Rocks."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Popular with backpackers, the Sydney Harbour YHA is a budget-friendly hostel with both dorms and private rooms." Full review
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Establishment Hotel
Establishment Hotel
8 / 10
5 Bridge Lane, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $149 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you were a superstar with a taste for cutting-edge fashion, this is where you'd choose to stay." Full review
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If you were a superstar with a taste for cutting-edge fashion, this is where you'd choose to stay.
Concierge Concierge
"A boutiquey spot that occupies a repurposed warehouse a block from Circular Quay, this hotel has attracted a fabulous young crowd since it opened in 2000."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hidden down a nondescript lane, this so-hip-it-hurts boutique hotel attracts discreet celebrities, style-conscious couples and cashed-up execs dreaming of a nooner with their assistants." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set in a mini-complex that includes several bars and a nightclub, this boutique property (just a stone’s throw from Circular Quay) is understandably popular with the late-night set." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is one of the most fashionable and desirable places in town."
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