Sydney, Australia Hostel Review: Bounce Sydney

Overall Experience: POSITIVE  Stayed: August 6-11, 2012

Cleanliness         -Rooms and restroom/showers were cleaned daily

4.5/5                    -Fresh sheets and pillow cases are provided at check-in

Staff                    -Staff were friendly, accomodating and helpful  

4.5/5

Location             -Centrally located, close to all amenities, short train/bus ride to several

4/5                        attractions, although relatively expensive area to dine and shop

Security              -Large lockers (with double shelves and outlets- extremely convenient if

5/5                        you want to charge your laptop/phone while you are out and about!)

                            -Also each floor level and room requires a swipecard to enter. 24 hour

                             desk service secures the main level

Facilities             -Kitchen: large, modern, and fully stocked, multiple large fridges
3.5/5                     -Restrooms: Small but clean, 3 toilet stalls, 2 showers
                             -Laundry: Several energy efficient washers and dryers, 4$ each for wash&dry 
                             -Other: Computers available, but 2/5 computers on my level were  out of service
                              Rooftop terrace, barbeque and temporary luggage storage are all a bonus!

Environment      -Plenty of young adults and backpackers, some families
4/5                        -Suitable environment for all ages, although there are many young guests, it is

                              a quiet and peaceful hostel.    
                             -Rooms are brightly painted with modern decor, very comfortable
                             -Beds are very comfortable, but if youre tall be sure to take the top bunk!

Entertainment    -Computers located on each floor, one tv in lounge room on Level 4
3/5                        -Daily activities @ Hostel such as Mexican night & Trivia night
                               

Price                     -$35/night for single bed in 8 bed dorm. Pricey since no wifi/breakfast included
3/5 
                                               

Wifi                       -High signal wifi, but very expensive. 3$/ 1 hour, 7$/3 hours, 10$/5 hours

1/5                          *Note* To clairify, despite ad claims, WIFI @ Bounce Sydney is not free!

A=Bounce Sydney Boutique Hotel, 28 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales

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