The Lansdowne Hotel

Sydney · Australia

The Lansdowne Hotel

HostelPunk Score
49% SHIT
Low confidence 43 reviews
No bed bug reports in 710 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 710 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (14)
Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Nightclub Wi-Fi Restaurant Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Express Check-in / Out Common Room Hot Showers Free WiFi

Prices

Dorms $29 / night
Privates $1 / night

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Worst reviews

Australia Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 1.0/10

- The issue is, I entered the room to sleep at midnight and the room stunk/stench of alcohol and cigarette smoke, one of the room guests, could not stay in room, packed up belongings and left property, did not sleep at property. management must ensure no alcohol or smoking in room, disappointed.

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Australia Group Jan 23, 2026 1.0/10

+ Nothing

- Everything

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Australia Solo traveler Jan 4, 2026 1.0/10

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France Solo traveler Dec 18, 2025 1.0/10

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France Solo traveler Dec 18, 2025 1.0/10

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France Couple Nov 19, 2025 1.0/10

+ Terrible.

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France Solo traveler Nov 17, 2025 1.0/10

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France Group Oct 9, 2025 1.0/10

+ Disrepectfuf af

- The location might be good and the rooms clean, but everything else is a disaster. The security guard was shockingly disrespectful, and the manager even worse – treating paying customers with arrogance and zero professionalism. They claim you can book easily via reception or their Goki system, but in reality, they simply ignore your requests and show no interest in helping. Communication is non-existent. Don’t expect answers to your queries. Even if you’re above 30, a paying guest, and acting respectfully, they will treat you like a child. There are plenty of hostels in Sydney where staff actually respect their guests – even the one right across the street offers a far better experience.

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Zambia Solo traveler Sep 30, 2025 1.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Aug 23, 2025 1.0/10

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Recent reviews

France Solo traveler May 7, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Group May 1, 2026 8.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 27, 2026 10.0/10

+ Small hostel, friendly staff, very clean. Good internet connection. Close to shops and transport.

- On Friday and Saturday nights bands play so you can hear music in the hostel. If you like the music it is like a free concert. If you don't like the music, you need headphones.

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 1.0/10

- The issue is, I entered the room to sleep at midnight and the room stunk/stench of alcohol and cigarette smoke, one of the room guests, could not stay in room, packed up belongings and left property, did not sleep at property. management must ensure no alcohol or smoking in room, disappointed.

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 17, 2026 10.0/10

+ Pefect little standalone room. The room I got was like a 4-star hotel when I was expecting something more like a 2-star motel situation. It was absolutely beautiful!

- Backpackers arguing in the hallways.

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 15, 2026 5.0/10

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Australia Couple Apr 10, 2026 2.0/10

+ Nothing

- People broke in to my room and took clothes

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France MALE 25-30 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 40%

6 call in 2 days nobody answered No staff in the hostel Old Chew gum stick to the bed Bathroom not clean since a while Locker room not safe. I forced it in 1 sec with my bank card ( because no staff was here to open it) Self check in not clear to find the entry of the hostel

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 1, 2026 10.0/10

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 31, 2026 10.0/10

+ After a lot of hostel hopping, this hostel turned out to be my absolute favorite. It’s super clean, there’s plenty of space in the rooms, and also when storing your food in the kitchen. The very dedicated and friendly cleaning staff already approach you with a big smile early in the morning and give the hostel its charming character. Highly recommended—I’m happy to be here every single day.

- Everything is perfect. Love this hostel.

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Australia Couple Mar 29, 2026 9.0/10

+ Great location, check-in was easy and staff was very friendly. Room exceeded expectations. Liked having a fridge, ensuite bathroom and 'welcome pack' with free drink was a nice touch. Central location, would definitely stay again.

- Band on the rooftop was a bit noisy, but we were forewarned, and it was Saturday night in the heart of Sydney, so it was to be expected.

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 25, 2026 3.0/10

+ The cleaning was very good.

- No staff to talk to, have to use an app to get into the room, the floor or anywhere. Check in and check out through an app. Very not user friendly. The rooms are very small compared to the amount of people in a room. There a very loud noises and can hear all the music from the roof top which music is playing through the day very loud. Would not recommend and wont get back.

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France Solo traveler Mar 25, 2026 10.0/10

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Love this place, staff are very accommodating and helpful, rooms are tidy and cleaned each day. location is great as it's right next to Broadway shopping centre and a 10 minute walk to central station. would recommend 👍

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 22, 2026 7.0/10

+ The room and bathrooms are clean. Kitchen is open 24/7.

- The noise when is a party in the club downstairs is too much. Vibration in the windows make impossible to rest. The kitche and laundry are in the same room so it gets very hot. The rooftop closes at 10, it would be nice to have it open 24/7. People from "reception" are not kind. The room of the showers is always wet and not that clean.

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Australia Couple Mar 22, 2026 5.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 20, 2026 10.0/10

+ It was right close to everything I wanted

- Nothing that I think of

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a really great stay! Would definitely recommend. It was clean, staff was amazingly nice and helpful, good location, close to a supermarket, etc.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

absolutely recommend that place

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 20%

I would not recommend this hostel, especially for female solo travelers. From the start, it feels unsafe and unwelcoming. There is no reception, and I had to ask a bouncer at the bar downstairs—who was clearly annoyed—for access, then navigate a dark alley to reach the entrance. The hostel itself is on the third floor with no elevator, making luggage and accessibility difficult. The facilities are substandard and unhygienic. For an 11-person dorm, there are only two showers and three unisex...