Blue Parrot Backpackers

The place is really cute and home-y! Common areas are comfortable and make it quite easy to meet other travelers. Did seem to be many people staying there long term, but most of them were pretty friendly and did not make you feel excluded. Would recommend to other solo travelers.

I spent my weekend at the blue parrot and I had a lovely time, the people that work here are so open en warm. If you are looking for a safe haven in the middle of Sydney, then the blue parrot is the place for you. Definitely coming back next time that I'm in Sydney! :)

This place is brilliant, the rooms are big and they have there own lockers which should make looking after your stuff easier, the beds are comfy you even get a spare blanket. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. The area itself is great and five minute walk to King cross station and plenty of great cheap food and pubs. The only downside is the shop owner beneath the hostel, I think he wanted to be a DJ at some point because all you hear is "thud thud thud" of his music which, for some reason" gets louder after a certain time when you're trying to get to sleep. Bring earplugs and you got a great hostel.

Edit after the owners saw this review they aptly offered to move me into a better room which had a private entrance suite, and they would speak to the shop owner. This hostel prides itself on its hospitality which it definitely lives up to its reputation, to say they go above and beyond is an under statement.

I stayed at this hostel a few times and I loved it. It's really sociable and I met great people there. The location is fantastic and the common areas are perfect to make new friends. Only con are the rooms which are way too hot in summer ( no air con) so I could hardly sleep at night because of the heat. Would recommend staying here, especially as solo traveller

The place has long-term guests who are often drunk at night. Since rooms are poorly ventilated, staying with such guests will not be suitable for me as the room stinks due to them smelling alcohol during night. They even dirty toilets. Management is respectful and treats me well. Due to those long-terms guests, the place was not suitable for me to continue and hence had to come out early.

On the positive side, the hostel is comparatively a decent place and cleaners are prompt in keeping the place clean. It is secure and prices are affordable. I would recommend this place with the condition of selecting the right rooms where the guests are decent. Ideally, management has very less handle on such guests at this point in time.

Management is professional (especially the sisters) comparing with other hostels in the area.

Iv stay here about few times , everything has organized and well maintained.
More over the receptionist are very friendly and do the best as they can.
The toilets and kitchen is regularly well maintained and clean.
Iv met amazing people in blue parrot. If you stay here try relax in backyard. It's really chill and relax.
I defiantly recommend you to stay for yo Sydney travel!!

Was a bit pricey and kitchen was a bit cramped but if you want to stay somewhere to meet other travellers there's nowhere better, also the staff are super friendly and helpful.

Staff was very nice and welcoming (thanks Mark and Sasha) . We really felt like we were important guest. Nice atmosphere to meet other travelers. Nice and big kitchen and clean. Furniture like bed frames and plugs and storage could be improved. Top bunks need plug and shelf to put stuff. There is a bunch of long term backpacker that can be messy in a dorm but they are still very nice. Nice location 5min walk to King Cross Station and 30min walk to the opera. Well managed and strict rules wich is necessary sometimes.

Great place to socialise. Locations had many places to get food or beer. 5 min away from subway and 2 stops away from Central station. Make sure to bring a lock and its cash only for any booking under $300

Nice hostel w/ nice ppl but no AC, so the nights are quite hot.