there's no air-conditioning. there's also a communal kitchen, a tv room and coin-operated laundry facilities. private rooms add minifridges and towels. the bright, spartan dorms come with complimentary wi-fi and bed linen, plus sinks, flat-screen tvs, bunk beds and shared bathrooms. parking and continental breakfast are free. set in a federation-style building in the inner west area, this down-to-earth hostel lies a 4-minute walk from stanmore train station, 11 minutes' walk from the enmore theatre and 8 km from darling harbour. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. additional amenities include landscaped gardens, a sundeck and a bbq area Sydney Airport 20 min
Taronga Zoo Sydney (29 min) Harbourside animal attraction with over 340 separate species and a ferry service to the city centre. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (19 min) Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids. Chinese Garden of Friendship (14 min) Walled Chinese garden featuring pavilions, exotic plants, ponds & waterfalls, plus a teahouse. Sydney Harbour Bridge (15 min) Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions. Sydney Opera House (21 min) Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music and dance, plus guided tours. Sydney Tower Eye (18 min) Landmark building, opened in 1981, with a 4-D cinema, observation deck and outdoor viewing platform. Darling Harbour (16 min) Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions and hosting large-scale events. Bondi Beach (30 min) This popular surf spot features a wide sandy beach, waterfront eateries & a skate park. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo (16 min) Unique zoo featuring native animals in walk-through habitats, plus daily shows & feeding sessions. Hyde Park (17 min) Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians. Queen Victoria Building (17 min) George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium (14 min) Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments. Luna Park Sydney (18 min) Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top and a ferris wheel. Port Jackson Bay (31 min) Scenic harbor offering trails, picnic spots, outdoor events & views of iconic bridges & buildings. BridgeClimb Sydney (20 min) Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge for stunning city views. |