We booked this hostel on line after looking at their fantastic website. We booked a room with a double bed with a shower and sink for 2 nights. After the long drive from Melbourne to Sydney we arrived at the hostel at around 7pm when it was dark. On entry it smelled a bit like state cigarretes and food, it... more

We wanted somewhere cheap to stay for 5nights, the photos on the hostel website impressed us, what a shock and disappointment when we arrived, the place was a dive! We had to wait for someone to clean our room before moving in, we had booked months in advance. The room was OK, a wobbly fridge, shower, wardrobe and dated TV,... more

I booked this hostel to stay with my boyfriend and friend for new yrs eve 2008 and I don't know why I didn't take the advice of the other reviewers. As it has happened to many before, I got a call today to say that they have overbooked and will not be able to honour my request! They have left... more

This is first trip to Sydney and perhaps my review might not be accurate. My comparison would be to other backpackers' hostels in other cities like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, etc. I loved City Resort simply for the people there. This is a small place and ran by Asian students who are studying in Sydney and staying in City Resort itself.... more

We were quite worried after reading the reviews, but it was all ok in the end. Hostel was a good 20-25 mins walk from Central station. Or 5 mins from Kings Cross. Hostel is also further away from city and opera house than they say. About 15 mins to city, 25 to Opera house and 30 to Darling Harbour. Had... more

This hostel was quite simply the most disgusting cesspitt i have ever had the misfortune to stay in. I have travelled in many countries and stayed in some desperate places in regions such as South-East Asia but this was just appalling. We had booked this hostel based on primarily what the website said and it seemed to look ok. When... more

I booked a room for the New Years Eve at the City Resort Hostel in Sep 06. They confirmed the booking in Sept 06. Then after one month sent me an email saying that because of some error they cannot book the room for me. They left me and my partner in the middle of nowhere. Guys dont even think... more

I had the misfortune of staying in this dungeon for one night. Having travelled from Brisbane I needed a place for 2 nights. Single room absolutely stank so also did toilets. Cockroaches were crawelling all over the room. no direct daylight into room, there was a building inches from the window. Could not get money back for second night. I... more