Wake up! Bondi Beach Reviews

Great location, awesome atmosphere

Perfect location for a hostel! Loads of stuff going on throughout the week and very friendly staff

Location amazing. Staff nice enough. Safe. Clean enough.

Very good social

Bondi Beach is within walking distance. The staff was friendly when I checked in and friendly when I checked out. The room is about the average you would expect from a hostel, and there is a power outlet and a USB charging port, but the direction of the outlet is not good, so it may not work depending on the shape of the electrical outlet. That was me... However, there are two USB A type ports, so although it was not fast charging, I was able to charge my phone without any problems. As with any hostel, the experience of the room depends a lot on the personalities of the people sharing the room. In my case, I stayed in a mixed room for 6 people with 5 people when I checked in and 4 people on the second day, and I stayed with good people without any major inconveniences. The bathroom and shower are separated, and the shower is a bit small, but it was not too inconvenient, and the hot water came out well, which was nice. The hot water did not come out immediately after turning it on, but if it had been a while since I used it, I had to turn it on for about a minute and the hot water came out right away. The bathroom was clean and tidy with a toilet seat, so it was okay. It was a bit difficult for me, who has an extreme MBTI I tendency and is not good at English, but it was fun because it was a chance to talk to foreign friends even a little. I think people who are MBTI E or can speak English well will have a really fun time.

Clean and convenient transportation

Bondi Beach is right in front, so the ocean view from the accommodation was so pretty, and it was great to go out to the beach! And most of all, the staff were kind, so I felt good from the moment I checked in! The staff who looked like Ryan Gosling carried all of my luggage when checking in and out, and I was really grateful! It's Melbourne now, but it's a place I want to visit again while I'm in Australia.

I arrived to Wake Up in my first day in Australia, and it was the best decision I could made. It is very clean, fun and the staff is amazing. Particularly I’m really thankfull with Sam, he is really nice and helpful with me and my friends, helping with all kind of doubts and advice that we needed. 100% recommended

Worst hostel I have stayed in. There were stains on the bed when I first got there, it was also reach itchy suggesting it was unclean. The room also had a funny smell, and other facilities were not the cleanest. Finally to top it off there were cockroaches in the rooms. I wouldn't recommend.

I would definitely recommend this hostel to everyone who is looking for a hostel around Sydney/Bondi. It is clean, next to the beach and most important: very social. There are a lot of events where you can easily meet new people, and the staff really do their best to make the events nice for everyone! I came here as a solo traveller but didn’t feel alone at all.

This hostel was honestly one of the best hostels I've stayed in! The staff were amazing and did their absolute best to make sure that everyone made the most of their stay in Sydney! I was so impressed by how much effort the staff put into helping each and every guest. Jake and Jacob, in particular, were fantastic hosts and couldn't have done more to make this trip a success for myself and all the friends I met in the hostel. I would highly recommend staying here if you're looking for a great time on Bondi!

The hostel has daily activities on offer and friendly members of staff running them. The best thing about this hostel in my opinion is the location being right on the front and a minutes walk to the beach and a 5-10 minute walk to Bondi icebergs. The rooftop provides a stunning view of Bondi beach. In the rooms are lockers which are always needed. Each bunk has a light and area for plugs and USB. Free WiFi is offered here. The bathroom for ladies on my floor had 4 showers (fine) but only two toilets for the entire floor. At certain times of the day, 2 toilets was not enough. Within the showers there is a hook but no shelf for your belongings. One shower in particular had a basket hanging from the door which was broken and almost useless. A shelf above one of the sinks collapsed as someone put small items on it. I believe the hostel should invest in better shower facilities. Overall I enjoyed my stay here and would recommend to those traveling to book into wake up Bondi :)

This hostel was amazing and definitely worth the money. It’s right on the beach with an incredible view from the rooftop common area. The staff were lovely and so welcoming, answering any questions we had and generally being helpful. The facilities were also very clean, I saw the staff cleaning the kitchen after lunch and the housekeeping cleaning our rooms. The atmosphere here was very chilled but there are a few bars around so you can enjoy going out for a drink too. I stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm and can say the rooms are very spacious and very clean and the beds are comfy, there are also lockers for you to store your things. I will definitely be coming back to this hostel and I would highly recommend!

Very enjoyable hostel as a solo traveller. I stayed 11 nights and could have easily stayed more. The hostel has lots of events which makes it very easy to meet other travellers. There is also a bar located next door that has good deals for hostel stayers. Only 1 minute walk from the beach and you can easily visit other beached such as Bronte, Coogee which are within walking distance. Only slight downside is that it's about a 25 minute public transport into the city via trains and buses.