I really have no complaints about this hostel. I paid very little to stay here, got a clean room, clean bed, clean shower and a great location. Sure there were some homeless people in the area, but if you have ever been in a city, you have seen homeless people. Sydney is a city...it comes with the territory. It gets... more

I would never stay here as the hostel is not clean, very dusty and dirty, the common area always has cockroaches and we also stumbled across a few in our room as well, its cockroach city, rooms are small and tight, there is no lift so you have to walk up 1, 2 or even 3 flights of stairs with... more

After staying in a number of 'chain' hostels such as YHA, BASE etc, which tended to be fairly impersonal it was a breath of fresh air to walk into the Jolly Swagman. The stafff were really friendly and had good knowledge of the surrounding area and the hostel was cleaned very regaularly. The communal areas provided an amazing way to... more

Stayed here on numerous occassions during my year travelling. Staff and guests always friendly and helpful...............its hard NOT to make friends here! generally a clean hostel and great social events to be taken advantage of! more

Jolly swagman is the best hostel I have stayed at in Sydney, Its clean, good tv room, the staff are really friendly & helpful, there is a free breakfast in the mornings, the atmosphere is by far the best in any hostel I have stayed at in Australia, the people are just so friendly which is why we stayed here... more

really, its the atmosphere that makes this place what it is, just great fun every night and its pretty clean too. could do with some more amenities like a.c. and that though. the reception staff are really helpful and friendly and its in a great location to get around Sydney. prob not the place to go with a family coz... more

If this is #6 in ratings on Tripadvisor it shows what a serious lack of quality acommodation there is for tourists. We've stayed at backpackers before & this is truly botttom end acommodation.No aircon meant we couldnt sleep at nights, no lifts so lugging bags up stairs ( & no offers of help from the idiot on reception who wouldn't... more

For a big hostel, this place is pretty clean. Dorms are not too big (only 4 or 6 bed rooms). The hostel can be both for those who want to party and those who don't. The hallways are usually quiet so if you want to stay in and sleep, you can. If you want to party, they organize nights out... more

Excellent location, we booked a private room, good amenities, tv, sink etc.. Not very modern, could possily do with new furnishings but it was clean. Reception staff were very friendly. Kitchen facilities good. One thing I did notice was there was a constant group of boys taking up the couches and watching tv all day so I'm sure if you... more