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The Russell Boutique Hotel vs YHA Sydney Central

The Russell Hotel and Sydney Central YHA are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Russell Hotel scores slightly better than Sydney Central YHA. The Russell Hotel ranks #19 in Sydney with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Rough Guide, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.

The Russell Boutique Hotel
The Russell Boutique Hotel
8 / 10
143A George St., The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $125 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is the coziest place to stay in The Rocks, and perhaps in all of Sydney." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"For charm, character, and central location, it's hard to beat this ornate Victorian hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A lovely oldfashioned hotel sits above a historic pub, the Fortune of War."
Time Out Time Out
"With a great location in the middle of the Rocks... the Russell still somehow manages to feel more like a cosy country B&B than a city-centre hotel." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A small hotel with popular shared-bathroom rooms, plus en-suite options; the priciest have views of Circular Quay."
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YHA Sydney Central
YHA Sydney Central
7 / 10
11 Rawson PLace, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $24 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Kitchenette
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Technically a youth hostel, it’s also an excellent, centrally located hotel in a heritage building opposite Central Station."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Housed in a Heritagelisted building opposite Central Railway Station, this hostel offers panoramic views of the city from the rooftop and outdoor area."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A listed building transformed into a snazzy hostel with over 550 beds, which are almost always full, with spacious 4- and 6-bed dorms and private rooms (some en-suite)."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Near Central station, this 1913 heritage-listed monolith has been renovated to within an inch of its life." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"This two-pearl hostel in Sydney’s Central Business District sleeps 556 people across a variety of shared dormitories and private rooms." Full review
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