Coogee Beachside Hostel

Nothing. Drug smell everywhere, coakcroack in the room, loud noisy conversarion next to room

“Bom custo benefício, ótima localização”

The spot is right in the middle of everything and the price is decent, but you shouldn't expect much privacy – that's just how hostels are.

“I absolutely loved this hostel! The atmosphere is really friendly, and so are the people. The staff are lovely too. Esme”

I couldn't have asked for a better vibe – the common areas felt welcoming and the staff were genuinely friendly. Esme went out of her way to sort out our complaints, so I’d definitely recommend this hostel.

“Affordable and available, but the common area is not very spacious.”

The place was affordable and available, and I booked it only one week before my trip. Getting to the room was super easy; the instructions were clear and I didn’t need any help. Since I was traveling for work, it worked well for me. I wouldn’t recommend it for couples or friends because it’s better suited for a single person. It felt safe, and because I didn’t spend much time in the room, the limited space wasn’t a big problem. Overall, it’s a good option if you’re traveling alone for work and mainly need an affordable place to sleep. The room was not spacious at all, and the common area of the pod room was very small. At first glance it may not seem very appealing. The kitchen and TV room are upstairs, which makes them less convenient to access. Also, the individual pods do not seem to have a locking system, or at least I couldn’t find one. Because of this, I had to carry my laptop with me even when I went sightseeing.

“Sounds good”

Being a stone's throw from UNSW is super convenient, yet the lack of a heater made the nights pretty chilly.