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Sydney Harbour YHA vs Macleay Hotel

Sydney Harbour YHA and Macleay Hotel are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Sydney Harbour YHA ranks significantly better than Macleay Hotel. Sydney Harbour YHA comes in at 84 with endorsements from 6 sources like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Rough Guide.

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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Macleay Hotel
Macleay Hotel
7 / 10
28 Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $85 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"There are excellent value weekly rates available at this hotel. The clean apartments have well-equipped kitchenettes and are a great choice for busy travellers."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"At the posh end of Potts Point, surrounded by fabulous restaurants, is this understated hotel." Full review
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Ask for a room on a higher floor for city and harbour views.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A collection of serviced apartments, meaning you get a handy kitchenette with any room you book. It’s also an affordable housing option." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"There are 126 rooms in this modern, mid-range hotel with eco-friendly inclinations." Full review