The Pacific House

This is one of the most luxurious hostels you could stay in. It is beautifully designed, but in the dormitories they will never look like the photos unless you are the only one in there (or the other people staying in there are really tidy with their possessions!). This is the definition of the meme: expectation vs reality. The private room is incredible, it felt like a hotel room - just without an ensuite. Breakfast was fine, but disappointing. Beggars can't be choosers; but, why was there no fruit? Your options were tea and coffee, toast and cereal - that was about it. That staff were competent and helpful regarding matters of admin, but not as friendly and chatty as other hostels I have stayed in. Cleaning could be improved. Down the side of my dorm bed there were used Cotton Buds, tissues, and other detritus which was not pleasant when checking nothing had fallen down the side of my bed before checking out. The Goki experience was unique and modern, somewhat of a fan of that over keycards or keys. Overall pretty good, but don't expect the most social experience - if you are a solo traveller after making friends, there are better hostels I would recommend over this one. If you are travelling as a couple or with friends, this would be great.

Stayed with my mum for 2 nights in March in a private room. Pros - location excellent for CBD, Circular Quay and Botanic Gardens - staff helpful and friendly - spacious and clean room Cons - not enough bathrooms and showers on floor 3, often had to try other floors. - bathrooms cleaned and shut at odd times (usually when everyone getting ready to go out for the day), causing more congestion - breakfast ok (cereals and bread, no fruit) - toilets need air fresheners Overall, great location and enjoyable stay. Probably better for younger travellers as friendly atmosphere and lots of arranged activities.

This hostel is so cool and cozy at the same time. Bedrooms are spacious, there are lockers and each bed has curtains for privacy. Staff Is amazing and almost everyday there are cool events! The location is safe and good and also the hostel is clean!

I stayed here a few years ago, before the renovations were completed. What a difference! The building is so conveniently located, and the renovations have made it such a bright and cheerful place. Not to mention the staff, all very helpful! I stayed in the dorm as a solo mature traveller and was welcomed and had some great conversations with my roomies. The bunks are cosy but extremely comfortable and I really valued the privacy curtains as I went to bed quite a bit earlier than my roomies, but that wasn't a problem for any of us. The airconditioning was so quiet, you wouldn't even know it was on until you left the room. Pro tip for the door locks: wake it up by touching the "X" before you dial in the code you're given at check in. Otherwise it may not recognise the first digit and the lock won't open.