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#20 of 89 Specialty lodging in Sydney
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477 Kent St
(formerly Wanderers on Kent)
Sydney 2000
Australia
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( 4-7 of 7 )
“Some one has the wrong hostel”

Base Backpackers

Jan 30, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

In regards to the "horriffic" Review i think this person has the wrong hostel, i found this hostel to be very good, There were bathrooms on every level, the staff were VERY helpful and they knew how to have fun in the bar next door. There were no bugs that i could see. No hookers or bums floating round outside the door either.

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kiwitravleller's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 18-24
Member since: January 30, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Great Location and Nice place”

Base Backpackers

4 of 5 stars
Ireland
Jan 12, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a great place to stay. It has a very big Kitchen, lounge room and even has a pub right beside it. it is in a great location right in the centre of Sydney within walking distance of everything and right beside the train or bus to take you to the beach. The staff are also very helpful

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    • Liked — Location
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emax's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 18-24
Member since: January 12, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“horrific!”

Base Backpackers

1 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
May 11, 2006
8/9 found this review helpful

DO NOT stay here!!!The photos bear no resemblance to what I saw! I arrived late at night - too late at night to find anywhewre else. i would have tried but the drunks and hookers outside put me off. Austalian youth hostels are normally so friendly but i got no welcome and was not even told by the grumpy receptionist where anything was not even where my nearest toilets were (they were not even on my floor) and this place is a huge old tower block. I forked out quite a lot of money for a double room for my last night in Australia and was horrified. The room was so filthy i left the light on overnight so the bugs wouldn't come out. The bed-sheets looked dirty. The curtains and furniture were old and dirty too. The communal showers had obviously been renovated at some stage but were really dirty too with old plasters (band-aids) lying in the corner. Even the funky looking communal areas were old and tatty looking too. Its a place that obviously was souped-up a few years ago but no-one has cleaned it since..and they obviously don't tell you they haven't got around to modernising all the rooms. One of the worst experiences in Australia. What happened to the place in the photos?!!!

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mindymconnell's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2005
Member since: May 11, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Frosty staff.Sterile environment.”

Base Backpackers

1 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
Dec 23, 2005
8/9 found this review helpful

To start with this hostel is in a bad location.It seems after 5pm all the workers in this part of the city head home leaving the area a bit of a ghost town.The staff at the desk, who buy the way weren't Australians were almost rude and irritated buy my presence.This place lacks a backpackers atmosphere and is way over priced for what's offered.The rooms were reasonable and the bathrooms satisfactory.It's located near a tourist trap rip off called Darling harbour, which should be avoided at all costs.I left after my second night and stayed at a hostel by central station.Much nicer.

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Give-me-a-break-man's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2005
Member since: December 19, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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477 Kent St | (formerly Wanderers on Kent), Sydney 2000, Australia