The Pod Sydney

Sydney · Australia

The Pod Sydney

HostelPunk Score
33% SHIT
Medium confidence 51 reviews
No bed bug reports in 875 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 875 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (22)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wi-Fi Restaurant Vending Machines Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Elevator Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Hair Dryers For Hire

Prices

Dorms $40 / night
Privates $193 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

South Korea Solo traveler Nov 29, 2025 1.0/10

+ Too many rules

- Arrogant staff. Very cocky

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Australia Solo traveler Aug 22, 2025 1.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 5, 2025 1.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Jul 6, 2023 1.0/10

- They didn't allow me to get in on that day because the male toilet is broken and even though we already cancelled the booking they are still holding our money. Please help me to get my money back this is against the consumer rights, because this is not our mistake, but the motel doesn't want to give back our money.

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 17, 2025 2.0/10

- Crowded bathroom. Coffin like Pod.

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France MALE 25-30 Dec 12, 2022 2.0/10

Non conformity service, cancel reservation

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Nov 28, 2022 2.0/10

I arrived to The Pod to be told my booking had been cancelled and they Never told me! Left me without accommodation and took absolutely no responsibility for not communicating with me. Even though I still had a booking reference and received a welcome email directly from the pod prior to my arrival. The manager, Gong, was utterly outrageous to deal with and has not responded to any of my emails.

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 10, 2026 3.0/10

+ Person on reception was very sweet

- Top bunk was nowhere near dark enough to sleep. Some person in the dorm had their light on until 3am. Music pounding from the building until 3am. No cover sheet no pillow case.

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Japan Solo traveler May 28, 2024 3.0/10

- シーツなどに他人の髪の毛が多く付着していた

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Thailand Solo traveler Jul 1, 2023 3.0/10

+ ชอบทำเลสะดวก ใกล้แหล่งอาหารและการเดินทางสะดวก

- เป็น2คืนที่โชคร้ายเจอเพื่อนร่วมห้อง4-5คนเป็นคนเกาหลีพักเสียงดังเกือบทั้งคืนไม่ได้พักผ่อน คิดว่าถ้าเป็นแบบนี้คงไม่มาพักอีกแน่นอน

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Recent reviews

New Zealand Solo traveler May 11, 2026 9.0/10

+ Location is amazing. All provided, including towel. Toilets were clean and good untimed showers

- A bit too warm inside. The bed light on the top beds has no shade so lights up other beds.

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South Korea Solo traveler May 4, 2026 10.0/10

+ I had a really great stay here in Sydney! hostel is extremely clean esp. the women’s shower and restroom, which really stood out. The bed linen is high quality, and the mattress is very comfortable, so I slept really well. The staff is kind, responsive, and always willing to help. Free wifi is good speed, they also provide shower gel and shampoo (learned that it's not that common for other hostels in SYD). Spacious lounge area and kitchen are quite comfy. Even though it’s located right in the city center, it’s surprisingly quiet inside. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Central Station, and there are plenty of great cafés and bus stops nearby, which made getting around super easy. I stayed for two nights, and this place genuinely made my Sydney experience so much better. Highly recommend!

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Slovenia Solo traveler May 1, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 30, 2026 10.0/10

+ • Late check-out at 12 PM (upon request) • Fresh towels provided daily • Bed cleaning every 3 days • One free laundry use (for stays of 3+ nights) • Flexible date changes (applies even to non-refundable bookings) • Luggage storage available after check-out (upon request)

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 29, 2026 9.0/10

+ Loved the location, the cleanliness of the place and above all the friendly team.

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Japan Solo traveler Apr 28, 2026 7.0/10

+ スタッフの対応がとても丁寧でした。 個室も、横方向にある程度スペースが広く、快適に過ごすことができました。

- ランドリーが洗濯機と乾燥機1個ずつしかないため、同居者が使用中で利用できないときがありました。 共用冷蔵庫の中が既に大量に溢れていて、生物も区別なく置かれており、衛生的にも利用するのが難しかったです。

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 27, 2026 9.0/10

+ Clean, as described, easy stay

- Contacting via phone was not great, as i was trying to sort something prior to the stay but was bit difficult, however i did manage to get hold of staff on the day to sort out, and they were very friendly, although it would have been better if staff was contactable prior to stay - i did try to call in business hours as well.

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 26, 2026 10.0/10

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New Zealand Solo traveler Apr 24, 2026 10.0/10

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 8.0/10

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Italy Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 9.0/10

+ Very clean and well roommates behaviours

- Nothing at all but if the locker can have keys would be great

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New Zealand Solo traveler Apr 17, 2026 9.0/10

+ Extremely clean and great comfortable beds with a lot of space. Good kitchen.

- People were waiting at reception for checkin to begin and it had to open at 2pm on the dot which was really strange. Would be nice to be a little cheaper too for a backpackers

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 16, 2026 10.0/10

+ The cleanliness, the peacefulness, the very well valued stay.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Quiet, small hostel. Bed offers enough space for everything. Just stayed there for one night so no opinion about the kitchen and the interaction with other people. Bathrooms were clean and tidy. Would recommend!

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 13, 2026 10.0/10

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France Solo traveler Apr 2, 2026 9.0/10

+ • Large, comfy mattresses. • Quiet doors with grooms preventing slamming. • Good Wifi enables remote work. • Well-equipped kitchen. • Large lockers in room.

- • Lack of electricity plugs in main room.

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Spain Group Mar 28, 2026 10.0/10

+ How the hostel was organized, specially the rooms. It was also very clean and not too noisy.

- Maybe having more toilets.

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Italy Solo traveler Mar 26, 2026 9.0/10

+ Exellent location in a bulding at 6 th floor, in city center. Everything at walking distance. Free Wifi signal ok. Kitchen full equipment. Services like showers and toilettes, cleaned and working well. Large lockers with personal padlock. Confortable bed with reading light and usb connection. Room door with keycard. Staff very friendly and professional. I steyed 2 nights, absolutely recomended.

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France Solo traveler Mar 26, 2026 8.0/10

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