It has been about a year since I had stayed here at Australia’s largest YHA. I arrived to collect my new membership after traveling overseas. My room was waiting for me as I had booked easily online. The staff had also replied promptly to my email questions about baggage and getting there from the airport.
The staff even tried to let me check in earlier than the 12pm check in time but the room was still not ready so I had to leave some bags in storage. You can pay for storage from about $4 for 4 hours for a good sized locker that will fit a large backpack and a few other things including a mid size guitar. The only gripe is that I had to walk up a flight of stairs to the locker room as the lift does not get you there.
The staff at the Central YHA were all very helpful and some were very friendly. Much improved since last year when it was a mixed bag.
The rooms are still comfortable and spacious. Each bed in the dorm has it’s own light. The bathrooms are efficient although not always that clean.
The facilities at this YHA are great. They offer Internet access, laptop area to plug it in and work. There is plenty of seating and areas to relax. Sometimes the young men on the video machines and games areas can be extremely noisy. I remember this last year and it can be very annoying when you are working on the computer to hear some very loud noises from idiots playing these games and showing off.
The kitchen area is large and the dining room as well. It seems well catered and setup in this area.
The only thing though as this place is quiet busy so if you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere then I would suggest the Railway YHA or the Rocks YHA.
Overall though a good place to stay in the heart of Sydney and close to everything for an affordable price.
I have uploaded a new video of the dorm room:
