A beautiful hostel with a romantic feel…read more We stayed in a private room, complete with gorgeous headboard, towels, a sink, flat screen television, and balcony. Staff is great for information about the Sydney airport!

Pretty much the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. I've stayed in dozens. It's very very odd - and…read morepeople who stay for more than a little while realise all the weird strange behaviour - almost felt like witchcraft - going on in this place. Bullying staff and management, actually emotionally abusive. The decent one or two staff members don't know how to handle the crazy staff. Staff play mind games with guests, varying between being your best friend and your worst enemy, keeping everyone off kilter and on edge. If you have any sense of vibes, you will immediately pick it up - if you don't, you'll figure it out. Lots of weird quiet guests in the shadows, saying really strange things to people, lots of mind games - and the management kick out anyone with no notice or explanation - about 10 people kicked out over the course of 2 weeks for having harmless fun or "not telling, just go - rumours". Then they struggle to fill the beds, so they have heavily discounted rates. No other hostel I have ever been to engage in such bizarre high school power dynamics. Basically they just let guests sort things out and don't do endless rumour and innuendo. Takes a while to figure out, as there are one or two of us groups who have all the fun. The staff get uptight and close up any social outdoor seating and the tv room after about 11 pm. Even if you're not disturbing anyone. You have to wait till they go home, but they make sure everything is locked up so that no one can actually relax. Then, they go around blacklisting at other hostels anybody who says that they want to check out early, or who they kick out, to try to prevent them from checking in anywhere else, even if they haven't told them what is supposedly done wrong. That's how insane they are. Or for minor misdeamnours. The hostels humour them, and then ignore them. Many guests left early as they felt uncomfortable, several of my mates left, we all went to a hostel elsewhere and relaxed and laughed and felt way better - the other hostels had all heard of Billabong and laughed when we mentioned it, their reputation as the last place to be for travellers precedes them. Guests are aggressively threatened and rebuked for peacefully congregating one minute, and then sidled up to the next, very strange. Then, they will be smiling and collecting stories on somebody else and threatening them. It's just a very strange place. Most who say "it's great!" stay short term before they realise. All outdoor areas are smoking and staff flaunt the no smoking section of the outdoors, so everybody else does, too, which is great if you are a chain smoker like most of us and sucks if you are not or are tying to give up - absolutely no chance in this place. Kind of smelly, dark rooms and cramped bathrooms, too, with no privacy or space to put anything. Gendered bathrooms with no transfriendly signage. Not a diverse place at all. Never any soap in dispensers. PS don't believe the reviews on Hostel World as they are are not independent and reviews can be changed or deleted by the hostel. Their response will come in hard for as much deflection and excuses and projection that they can because that's what they do. Sent from my iPhone

We did a really nice one night stay at the Langham and I wish it was longer…read more It's a little off tge beaten path, but that lends to a pretty chill environment. Comfortable lobby, and good food and bar. Our room was vey comfortable, as well, and we both appreciated the bed. The staff were all super friendly and helpful, although the service at Tea and at Breakfast could've been more attentive. Still, they were helpful when we tracked them down. I would return and I definitely recommend.

We enjoyed their high tea. High tea is said to be originally started in1865, when The Langham,…read moreLondon first introduced luxury Afternoon Tea to its guests: therefore we can enjoy their elegant tradition even in Langham Sydney. Scones were especially delicious with crochet cream and berry jam. Thank you very much!

For the price and location, this place is a great choice! The internet was fast and Stanley Street…read morehas an abundant amount of delicious, reasonably priced, food options. The rooms were clean as well as the bathroom. There is also a convenient little fridge and microwave which are always helpful when traveling abroad and trying to save money. I would and will definitely stay here again when I'm in Sydney! Happy to recommend this place to anyone I know traveling there!

The room was well located and very easy to get to from the train station, and being in the centre…read moreof the city for the most part really was great. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good as well, the WiFi that came with the room was very good and very fast. However the iron provided was very old and nearly ruined my business shirt and the TV in my bedroom did not work. However I got the room for such a good price for two nights that I could not complain too much.

In A Nutshell: -This…read moreWyndham location is in an excellent location. -You are never far from all the major spots in Sydney. -Just a 15 minute walk to Central Station, 20 mins to Circular Quay or 25 mins to Sydney Fish Market or Cockle Bay Wharf. -These are mini-suites which offer a small kitchen, a decent bed & tiny bathroom. -FREE laundry is available on floors 7, 11 & 15, which is a huge plus. -Room service wasn't that great. -Thin walls allows some noise to penetrate. -Wifi cost $5 AUD per 24 hours, for 500mb, the speed was faster than my T-Mobile roaming, but nothing crazy fast. -There's also a convenient store (rip off) & a Thai massage spot next door. Overall, the price point is average, but what makes this place worth it is the excellent location & free laundry.

This is the third Wyndham resort I've stayed in and my least favourite of the three…read more Plenty of emergency service sirens at night, street noise (although I've heard worse) and less than cleanly bedroom accessories. Everything on the bed should be cleaned! Sheets as well as decorative pillows and throws as they had some sinister stains on them. The main lounge tv wasn't great either with it frequently cutting out or freezing. The room is spacious though with two bedrooms, a kitchenette, dining table and lounge area. The main room came with ensuite but the position of the door and light switch weren't very functional. Get in early for car spaces otherwise there is a parking complex on Goulburn Street.

Do not ever book flights through the Expedia site…read more Airline schedule change 31 Dec.. and still not resolved and its been 9 days and I leave Australia in 5 days !!! I'm a retired travel agent of 40yrs and I know what needs to be done back end to get things done and the responsibility and lack of accountability is astounding !!! There is also no email address specifically for complaints on their site. I've sent my complaint to multiple emails address... lets see if I get a response !! I'm sitting on the phone today until I get the flight I want !!

Avoid like a plague, avoid at all cost, avoid, if you still value your sanity above a dollar or two…read moreyou could possibly save. Not worth the hassle. Airline cancelled a flight, called to rebook it - one would have thought that this is what travel agent does day in and day out. Nope, sorry, too difficult. Agents who got no idea about geography, agents who suggest connecting flight while the first one has not landed yet (yep, they wanted to book me a flight that departs three hours before i'm actually landed), agents, who pronounce "Saigon" as .. "Saydjon", agents who tells me to call around midnight because apparently that's the only time the overseas airline is working. Enough? And after numerous calls, after beating my head against the brick wall of ignorance I got emai (attached) - call the airline yourself. Of course, airline doesn't accept calls from passengers who booked through expedia, it's the "agency only line". Now, is it enough to give them zero rating?

Private room, third floor…read more Pros: Nice people, good location. Wifi is good. Lots of sponsored and structured activities. Clean. Safe. Cons: No air conditioning in the rooms, only central. No way to make the room dark or open the windows. Bed is horribly uncomfortable. Not enough power outlets. Showers suck, you have to make out with the wall to get under the spray. I did not enjoy it but it was bearable. A good place if you're looking to get laid, save money, or what to share with some very close friends. The beds were awful, and having no in-room air con puts this on the no list for me, but others may find it perfectly suitable.

I booked an all-girls 4 beds, for 4 nights. I got lucky being alone for all of those nights. That's…read morevery rare. Standard bunk beds and lockers in room. Men & Women bathrooms, along with laundry room, on each floor. A bit noisy, with doors closing loudly and the window from outside (as it really is super central Sydney), so maybe some updated noise cancelling in those areas. They do at least offer free ear plugs as requested. Attached bar for dinner and drinks / fun, and cafe for breakfast / lunch. They sell the basics if you forget - locks, adaptors, etc so that is a perk! Vending machines downstairs just in case. I never felt dirty anywhere. Friendly front desk and a few of the items listed on website and brochure they don't have currently but they do offer some cool free activities - yay city guide walking tour! Pretty fairly priced for location / accommodation. I spent about $150 USD for the 4 nights (with a breakfast voucher included - hot drink & a toastie). I would've spent that on 1 night in a hotel. You give up a little privacy and you save some money. I'd stay here again.