77%The Wood Duck Inn

Great location!!! Thanks Guys

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by flying-batts3893 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

4

Great location, perfect bed for people with HMP (this is compliment), met friendly people, and the staff was very helpfull even though I rarely seen them..

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by ingka7858 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

1

Great hostel! Location is fantastic walk everywhere and staff very helpful. Small and easy to mix with other traveler so would definitely stay again

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by rfruman5467 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

2

I stayed 4 nights.Not very happy kitchen not open. had to leave at 7 on sunday morning. nothing to eat.I hope to get some good will when next in sydney. Food in container bottom of fridge, also in small bag on top shelf includes rolls and pitta bread etc. Use up !!! regards and cheers Terry...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by terry823ne – posted on Jul 21, 2008

1

couldn't sleep at all. beside a motorway. character was lacking, probably because off-season. not my cup of tea.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by rossfleming – posted on Jul 21, 2008

8

It's not the cleanest place ever, but not to bad for a hostel. I rhink it's good value for money espacially when you have Hyde park right outside your door.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by stienstrabert5688 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

3

There was a pigeon flying around the kitchen and and insect ran out from under the toaster. Also, the bed sheets were old and worn out and my dorm mate said there was an insect in her bed in the middle of the night. Also the bathroom was a bit minging. But the lady on reception was very nice and...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by lauracalexander3220 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

Hello there, This is a very nice hostel, comfy with a rooftop.The room were I stayd were perfect, 4beds. There was a little table and some chairs. The way to the reception (after 12hours bus drive seemed really long, cause there are lots of stairs to claim to the top. Also we had breakfast and... more Hello there, This is a very nice hostel, comfy with a rooftop.The room were I stayd were perfect, 4beds. There was a little table and some chairs. The way to the reception (after 12hours bus drive seemed really long, cause there are lots of stairs to claim to the top. Also we had breakfast and a free salsa lesson ;o) only the same prices for a 12 bed & a 4 bed dorm are weird. Anyway, great hostel ;O)close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by maiwi6395 – posted on May 30, 2008

1

Best Hostel in Sydney by far! Cindy is the best hostel manager you can meet, always here to help give you some excellent travel tips and organising some good entertaining nights: such as Salsa Class :) I stayed there 3 months and enjoyed every moment of it.. The Rooftop is the perfect spot to... more Best Hostel in Sydney by far! Cindy is the best hostel manager you can meet, always here to help give you some excellent travel tips and organising some good entertaining nights: such as Salsa Class :) I stayed there 3 months and enjoyed every moment of it.. The Rooftop is the perfect spot to meet people. If you come alone you won't be alone for long ;) I would recommend it to anyone coming to Sydney, looking for a good location, a good atmosphere, a good mixture of age and nationalities!close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by aurelie859 – posted on May 27, 2008

2

I wasn't able to make the barbeque,even though the staff knew i'd kept asking.I was away on a tour,and wasn't able to pay.I thought it was unfare,and was not allowed to pay when i returned.People were in their own countries group.What a pity.This hostel ranks 3rd out of the 3 i've stayed at.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by amarathon77173616 – posted on May 22, 2008

3

great location and staff very helpful. Easy to meet people with the rooftop.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by michaelra – posted on Apr 23, 2008

2

Go for it! Perfect location, friendly staff, fun activities, what else could you possibly ask for? Ok, maybe a bigger kitchen...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by fmichaeli4397 – posted on Apr 9, 2008

1

STAIRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's an average hostel all around, fairly decent location but nothing to rave about. Just be warned, there are stairs, a lot of stairs. I do not recommend this hostel to anyone traveling with a medium-large heavy suitcase

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by mmgii – posted on Apr 9, 2008

8

The matrasses are like rock. There is no elevator and you have to climb 3 small but high stairs to get to reception.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by olgabuijsman5286 – posted on Apr 3, 2008

1

my favorite place to stay in Sydney hands down

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by parksiderugger8102 – posted on Mar 29, 2008

3

Very small kitchen, not very well equipped. No lift, loads of stairs.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by oonagh-ryder2436 – posted on Mar 27, 2008

1

The hostel was in a great place and the receptionist the most helpful I encountered in all of NZ, but my bed was horrible. The mattress was actually a box spring, and the pillow was absolutely disgusting. It looked like it had been thrown up on.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by laytoniv9621 – posted on Mar 2, 2008

3

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, welcomed me well on my first ever stay in a hostel.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by phil-day6039 – posted on Feb 6, 2008

9

good location, close to main attractions nice atmosphere, great rooftop

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by veltens5662 – posted on Jan 27, 2008

1

Reasonably good accommodation for its price. Everything is OK except there are some mosquitos at night.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by u4288977603 – posted on Jan 19, 2008

4

The kitchen is a bit small and you have to get used to the hard matress but the lovely and great staff, the good location and the really good athmosphere makes all up for it.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by svanloon104999 – posted on Jan 10, 2008

1

Small but very friendly hostel, lots of nice long termers, The stairs are a MISSION and it is very basic, cheap and cheerful, but alot more personal than your brand spanking sterile new uber hostels. Reception fantastically helpful though 'laid-back'. Not super clean.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by rosie4036 – posted on Apr 21, 2007

2

Having the reception be on the rooftop was a bit unconventional. Definitely have alot of flights of stairs to climb and it isn't all that accessable if you have a heavy luggage.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by maiher4393 – posted on Apr 12, 2007

2

Staff weren't 100% informed on a few things but really nice to deal with, hostelworld had stuffed up out booking, but the manager Jess was great and helped us out alot!!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by lisaharris4468 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

1

While i was there, it was underconstruction, so the bedroom i was in was massive, lots of space but no lockers! Ensuite bathroom was tiny but fine. Location was right inbetween the heart of the city ad the cross so if you want to go out, it's perfect. I got the impression that there was a lot of... more While i was there, it was underconstruction, so the bedroom i was in was massive, lots of space but no lockers! Ensuite bathroom was tiny but fine. Location was right inbetween the heart of the city ad the cross so if you want to go out, it's perfect. I got the impression that there was a lot of long stayers there, so there was a bit of a family atmosphere that they all knew eachother. Oh! Beware the staircase!!!!!close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by pollocke – posted on Mar 24, 2007

2

My friend and I were given different rooms even though we booked well in advance. On your first night in a new country, this is the last thing you want! Plus all of the security "lockers" were taken. The night manager was unhelpful but the day manager was great!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by janel3173 – posted on Mar 23, 2007

4

Great location, great atmosphere and friendly staff. People really make or break the place. Most of the people here are really friendly and there is a good mix between the "long timers" and people who stay just for a couple of days. The manager (Cindy) of the hostel is really friendly... more Great location, great atmosphere and friendly staff. People really make or break the place. Most of the people here are really friendly and there is a good mix between the "long timers" and people who stay just for a couple of days. The manager (Cindy) of the hostel is really friendly and she can also help you to book cheap tours as well. Note for the owner (not the same person as the manager) some of the facilities really need some attention (some of the bathrooms, kitchen, etc) and the old clothes-dryer should be replaced.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Stijn2608 – posted on Mar 21, 2007

1

Booked a 4-person room and was put in a 6. Definitely needs more showers but the location was great, roof view was superb, large rooms, and the pleasant staff made it a nice stay.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by abeloe – posted on Mar 17, 2007

14

We had booked into a four bed dorm, but were put into a 6 bed when we arrived, there was no fan in the room, so we had to leave the balcony door open and anyone can walk into the room. Also, all you can hear all night is traffic and the traffic light sensor beeping. They did put us into a 2 bed... more We had booked into a four bed dorm, but were put into a 6 bed when we arrived, there was no fan in the room, so we had to leave the balcony door open and anyone can walk into the room. Also, all you can hear all night is traffic and the traffic light sensor beeping. They did put us into a 2 bed dorm after a couple of nights though, which made the stay better. But the kitchen is very small and not that well equipped compared to other hostels.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by littlemonkeyface – posted on Mar 3, 2007

1

This is defintitely one of the best hostels I have stayed in. Because it isn't a huge hostel it means you are made to feel very welcome straight away. The best thing though is the rooftop, from where you have a great view over Hyde Park to the city and can see bats flying over your head at... more This is defintitely one of the best hostels I have stayed in. Because it isn't a huge hostel it means you are made to feel very welcome straight away. The best thing though is the rooftop, from where you have a great view over Hyde Park to the city and can see bats flying over your head at sunset. The manager, Cindy, is also really helpful in providing info about tours up the coast. Definitely recommend!close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by cperki8868 – posted on Feb 1, 2007

9

Excellent location and very fun place to stay. The bathrooms need serious attention from a plumber, but the charater of the guests makes up for it

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by johnac7569 – posted on Jan 30, 2007

2

The location is excellent. The place itself could be nicer if they would renovate it a bit. Long term residents had their stuff all over the room so we almost felt that we couldn't fit in.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by tuuli41 – posted on Jan 10, 2007

2

Good location, friendly and cheap backpacker...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by claes7826 – posted on Jan 8, 2007

2

Perfect location, so close to the city, yet so chilled out. A rooftop overlooking the city, which I used in the day to enjoy the sunshine and in the evening to socialise. I enjoyed the weekly bbq too. A very warm and friendly place where I felt at home fast. IT was a good way to start my...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Dreamson – posted on Dec 3, 2006

3

The staff were useless. They were overbooked and couldnt find us a dorm. Would only reccomend this hostel to my worst enemy.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Luisianna – posted on Nov 26, 2006

37

The hostel is ok and most people are staying there long term and working so not alot of fun, but if you are only there for short time like us then it is ideal because the location is fab and so close to all main sites in Sydney.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by helsie3889 – posted on Nov 1, 2006

4

I found the staff and fellow travellers very helpful in planning my day trips while in Sydney. They were very willing to invite me out for group outings which was grand as I am travelling by my self.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Theafredri – posted on Oct 24, 2006

1

Excellent value for money. Cheap and cheerful.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by imhornyb – posted on Oct 17, 2006

2

Hi, I booked into the Woodduck just to have a bed when i first arrived because after four days spent getting there from Northern Europe you're a little tired. Although it lacks in some facilities it more than makes up for these in character, this hostel is truly one made by the people there.... more Hi, I booked into the Woodduck just to have a bed when i first arrived because after four days spent getting there from Northern Europe you're a little tired. Although it lacks in some facilities it more than makes up for these in character, this hostel is truly one made by the people there. Everything is done on the roof over looking the Sydney CBD. It's just great if you want somewhere to feel at home, well put it this way, I booked in for 6 days and ended up staying more than a month and working there. Have a safe journey everyone.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Welcomet – posted on Aug 26, 2006

2

great place....!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by IsaSan5509 – posted on Jul 20, 2006

1