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The Kirketon Hotel vs Sydney Harbour YHA

Both Kirketon Hotel and Sydney Harbour YHA are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Kirketon Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sydney Harbour YHA. Kirketon Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 9 sources such as Rough Guide, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.

The Kirketon Hotel
The Kirketon Hotel
8 / 10
229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $55 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Concierge Concierge
"Kirketon was once Sydney's, nay, Australia's coolest hotel... The lobby still exudes a raffish air of coolness, and the moody lighting provides a perfectly discreet atmosphere for the occasional celebrity guest."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A 40-room, art-inspired boutique hotel that fuses contemporary style with classic Parisian influences." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel is an oasis of style, glamour and comfort in the heart of the vibrant suburb of Darlinghurst."
Time Out Time Out
"Rooms today come with nice touches such as chocolates and Kevin Murphy toiletries, and the overall design is contemporary minimalist, with rich colours and slick bathrooms with showers." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Two blocks north of the edgier, more sophisticated Medusa, on the southern boundary of Kings Cross, this property is more laid-back and better equipped than its sophisticated sibling Diamant Hotel." Full review
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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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