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Sydney Harbour YHA vs Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sydney Harbour YHA scores slightly better than Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. Sydney Harbour YHA ranks #13 in Sydney with endorsements from 7 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Time Out.

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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Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
7 / 10
30 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $305 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"One of two Marriotts in town, this property is a quick stroll to Circular Quay and The Rocks." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This modern high-rise hotel is a minute's walk from Circular Quay, a two-minute stroll from The Rocks, and a short distance from Pitt Street's best shopping."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Glass-and-concrete skyscraper featuring a grand 3-floor lobby, along the harbor. ." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
""The location alone–just a five-minute stroll from the Sydney Harbour–makes this a stand-out hotel"." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Ideally located half a block south of Circular Quay, with good views of the famed opera house, a five-minute stroll to both the opera house and The Rocks." Full review
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