76%The Palms Backpackers

When we arrived there was no one to check us in so we had to wait for 4 hours until we were able to get in our room. The hostel seemed full of people who practically live there which made us feel like we were intruding on their home. Also the kitchen was absolutely disgusting....I reccommend...

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by ladyv198250 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

1

Booked for 3 nights, stayed 5 months, home away from home

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by dragonrornew39043 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

1

What was originally booked as a 10 day stay to find my feet in australia, has now turned out to be a 5 weeks and running stay.... Due to a number of things, but mainly because of the atmosphere thats been created here, hard to believe it feels like a 2nd home already, location great, bbqs awesome... more What was originally booked as a 10 day stay to find my feet in australia, has now turned out to be a 5 weeks and running stay.... Due to a number of things, but mainly because of the atmosphere thats been created here, hard to believe it feels like a 2nd home already, location great, bbqs awesome and nights out like going to hooters, everyones happy!close

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by leee19898960 – posted on May 23, 2008

2

Do not stay here if you value sleep. Even if you want to party but at least get some sleep then do not stay here, as there is nobody in charge, just people creating havoc all night, even straight through til the next morning. Only stay here if you are a bummed out waster during the day and an... more Do not stay here if you value sleep. Even if you want to party but at least get some sleep then do not stay here, as there is nobody in charge, just people creating havoc all night, even straight through til the next morning. Only stay here if you are a bummed out waster during the day and an uncontrolable idiot all night. many other people made the same complaint. You do not sleep in this backpackers!!!close

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by ab25039220 – posted on Mar 16, 2008

1

full of cockroaches everywhere, in the kitchen and the bedrooms. The staff was not very friendly and helfull. They even put my mail that I should receive there (with their agreement) in the rubbish

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by Sdutot – posted on Feb 14, 2008

4

Man, the Palms rules!

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by mennomeinsma-991243 – posted on Feb 3, 2008

1

It 's a good Location at Kingkross It 's a heart of City, but cleanliness 's poor. and Staff His name is Dan Is very Best , He 's a good guy and funny. I think If I have a chance to back I will guess The Palm at First.

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by pattrick-r6873 – posted on Jan 31, 2008

1

Dan who runs it is a great guy and its got a brilliatn atmosphere!

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by GrahamLondon – posted on Jan 28, 2008

23

Very good hostel for meeting new people! Hostel days trips involve eveyone togeter and creates a good atmosphere. Some bathrooms could do with some repairs though.

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by mattdoughty265702 – posted on Jan 14, 2008

4

There were always people to hang out with, but it was very difficult to ever get any sleep!

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by ktlilsis1122 – posted on Jan 14, 2008

4

The sheets and the bathroom were not clean... I booked for a 10 bed dormitory (18$/night) and when I arrived, they told me that the 10 bed dormitory was full and that I had to pay 23$/night for an 8 beds dorm. However, after some negotiations, they made me pay 19$/night which is fair.

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by roman649 – posted on Jan 9, 2008

1

I liked the atmosphere, and the in-room faciilities were fantastic (BATHTUB!!). The kitchen/dining area was way too cluttered though (everyone's food bags on the floor) and the hoste was generally unclean.

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by cjhind – posted on Jan 7, 2008

3

Alright hostel...not bad value for money, although it's near Kings Cross, which is a bit dodgy. If you don't mind the hookers, it's fine.

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by terra5385 – posted on Apr 26, 2007

27

Great if you like living in grotty student accomodation!

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by plotterstr – posted on Apr 20, 2007

2

Very nice hostel. Thay have Xbox and Free Internet. Wiil stay again!

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by cnooth – posted on Apr 2, 2007

35

Nice to get away from Brits Abroad, excellent laid back hostel where its easy to meet people!

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by davey8484 – posted on Feb 22, 2007

7

This place had definate funk factor and was a pleasure to stay in + loved the garden bar... perhaps that should be renamed CLUB PALMS. SO close to main road but at the same time location makes it really safe at night. Will definatley be back.......

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by thedam – posted on Feb 8, 2007

3

Can easily make friends and activities organised every week!

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by jasperjr – posted on Feb 8, 2007

2

i wanted to stay 3 days and i stayed 5 months. this place is just awesome.

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by Momo8959 – posted on Sep 13, 2006

2

There isnt enough breakfast bought for the amount of people in the hostel. It was gone every time we went to get some.

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by Clionami – posted on Apr 3, 2006

5

Very helpfull staff, no worries, no dramas...what a great experience.

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by mickeyj8590 – posted on Mar 6, 2006

1

When I got there I saw a cockroach crawling down the wall--this was the first of three sightnings. There's a house dog who's friendly and cute. They were doing a bed bug clean up the day I arrived, but I never saw any. Not the best hostel I've stayed in but very easy going.

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by travelingmary – posted on Feb 21, 2006

16

mostly unfriendly german people staying here. felt like we were intruding.

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by Maireadbur – posted on Dec 26, 2005

1

arrived late but there was someone to help us check in and get a room. Everyone we met there was a great laugh and really friendly, we are going back as soon as we can as we liked it that much - if you want a room in sydney i would def. consider the palms - its not too busy but not quite either -...

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by shanesan – posted on Nov 26, 2005

4

Near crap/dodge kings cross area

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by decdev – posted on Nov 18, 2005

3

i've had a great time staying here, a fantastic experience for my first week in Sydney. People are friendly and lots of fun, come here!

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by htimsh – posted on Oct 5, 2005

1

Quite friendly, quite clean, couldn't complain really for the price.

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by Roo5104 – posted on Sep 29, 2005

10

Did not meet our expectations at all based on what was advertised. Unclean, no lockers available or safes.

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by jackie9484 – posted on Sep 27, 2005

2

Cleanest, best place to live and work from...You'll save money for your travells from this hostel coz its not a crazy party hostel. Full of Germans though...;)

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by IMadM – posted on Sep 14, 2005

2

nice ,warmth and safe place to stay here.Dan ( the manager ) can advice and help u so much ( especially ,he have much knowledge in camera. and he help me so much------Can u remember me , dan. i'm the guy that my camera is broken ). i like the ensuit bathroom very much , u can't find the ensuit... more nice ,warmth and safe place to stay here.Dan ( the manager ) can advice and help u so much ( especially ,he have much knowledge in camera. and he help me so much------Can u remember me , dan. i'm the guy that my camera is broken ). i like the ensuit bathroom very much , u can't find the ensuit bathroom in other hostel with this price . Nice and happy to stay hereclose

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by chai – posted on Aug 29, 2005

1

11 out of 10 - i arrived as a first time lone traveller and am leaving ready to explore. it's a real home from home hostel.

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by Littlelady – posted on Aug 9, 2005

1

This place rocks!! FREE everything and friendly people

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by Yankel – posted on Aug 8, 2005

1

Cheap and Cheerful is the best way to summerise this place. really close to Kings Cross main street and train station.

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by IMadM – posted on Jul 19, 2005

2

Palms is a great hostel: a nice size, excellent location, cheap (and with a lot of extras), very social--but still good for sleeping. It has a lot of character about it. And very nice and accomodating staff.

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by walshb – posted on Jun 18, 2005

3

Had a great time staying at The Palms.... In charge Daniel is a fantastic friendly bubbly guy with all the time in the world for his guests! Thanks for making our stay a memorable one. Shame about the noise in the evenings and the STENCH from the room opposite (guests not the hostel) but... more Had a great time staying at The Palms.... In charge Daniel is a fantastic friendly bubbly guy with all the time in the world for his guests! Thanks for making our stay a memorable one. Shame about the noise in the evenings and the STENCH from the room opposite (guests not the hostel) but otherwise would reccommend to anyone. Thanks again to Daniel for all his time and help. You made it a fantstic week. Louisa Gareth Martin and Nick.close

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by karpinskig – posted on Jun 7, 2005

1

Such kool people who run it, so helpful and kind!

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by hannahlastgraph – posted on May 20, 2005

13

Wicked place, really wicked!

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by giles8943 – posted on Jan 27, 2005

1

cleaner bathrooms and floors would be nice, but everything else was awesome.

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by mikexf – posted on Oct 29, 2004

16

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by Lilleto – posted on Jul 19, 2004

1