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Big Hostel

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212 Elizabeth St | Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia
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Big Hostel
4.0 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
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  • Very clean(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Train station(3)
  • Common area(3)
  • Double beds(3)
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Northridge,CA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

First time travelling to Sydney. I was by myself. Got a private double room ensuite for 85 aud a night. Room was basic, but clean and very spacious. The hostel is very friendly and clean. You'll find all sorts of people from backpackers, to families, to seniors from all over the world. It's not a party hostel which is nice.... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

This hostel is conveniently located by Central train Station! The team were always friendly and helpful. I made a lot of friends there, the common area and kitchen are very social, if you are travelling on your own I would highly recommend this place. The FREE wifi and breakfast really are a big PLUS (saves having to pay Global Gossip).... More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I have been staying in Big Hostel a couple of times. I slept in Double Room with ensuite, Double Room with outside amenities and in a Dorm. The double rooms are nice and essentials, quite enough for sleeping well, clean and tidy. The dorms are average. Everyday breakfast is included in the price and is only footsteps from the CBD.... More

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Yorkshire
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Loved my three night stay in this hostel! Im usually quite critical of hostels in big cities but I loved this one. The free breakfast is excellent, a good choice of cereals and toast. The kitchen is very well equipped and the common area is really well set out with a big TV. Its fantastic that wifi is free and... More

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Hong Kong, China
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

the best selling pt of this hostel is location. 5 minds away from the Central Station which is well connected to all types of transportation. next, it provides free wifi in common room. Staff is friendly n helpful. Room is small yet tidy n clean. the price is reasonable in Sydney. if you are on budget, it's a choice.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is my first holiday trip to Australia together with my cousin brothers and sisters. There were seven of us. As we know that we will be out all day, we just wanted a place that is cheap and convenient to sleep and take bath. After reading on some of the reviews on Trip Advisor, we decided on Big Hostel.... More

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Sydney
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Good hostel in a central location for a good price. Rooms were spacious, bathrooms were clean. Free breakfast had a good selection and the free Internet was a major plus. The kitchen was quite cramped and there was a shortage of cups and bowls. The hostel would benefit from more helpful staff, none of the staff seemed to have seen... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I was only there for 3 days, so I may not have run into the issues that long-term hostel residents could run into. I has a ensuite double, it was room enough for a couple to stay in, although I wouldn't recommend staying in one if you're not really close to your travel companion. The room was not much larger... More

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London, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012 via mobile
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Stayed here for around 6 weeks during a working holiday in Sydney. Moved out of Central YHA to save some money and it was definitely worth it. Stayed in a 4 bed dorm at first then spent most of the time in the spacious 8 bed dorm (much better and $199 per week). The staff here are super friendly and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

My Son travelled to Australia for his gap year, he ended his trip in Sydney staying in the Big Hostel. I have to say he loved it from the word go, a really clean, secure and cosy hostel. Any problems my son had with anything the staff at Big Hostel were there to help. Personally when I had to contact... More

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212 Elizabeth St | Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$39 - 212

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