The Pod Sydney

A great hostel by Australian standards. Roomy and tall pods with enough space around the mattress to keep a few belongings close by. Each pod has a privacy curtain, power socket, light and a couple of hooks for hanging your jacket/towel/handbag. The mattress was comfortable and they provide bedding, a towel and soap. I stayed during a heatwave and the room was a comfortable temperature for sleeping. The lockers are big enough for a backpack and a few other small items. There was enough space in the room for everyone to leave their suitcases against the wall. The showers were clean and spacious with good hot eater. Kitchen was good enough for basic cooking. Wifi worked fine. My flight arrived late and they were kind enough to let me check in late (the caretaker let me in and provided a temporary key to use until the front desk opened for check in). The only issue was that you can hear the music from a nearby nightclub very loudly until around 3am. It's loud enough that earplugs don't block it out. That said, the location is great - it's central and close to the train station.

First time in a hostel since travelling around the World in the mid 90's and how things have changed! I stayed in a mixed dorm and it was clean, safe, quiet, private bed curtain, power points by your bes and enough space around the bed area to keep valuables close. Lockers provided, but not needed this time. I think you need your own lock. Like everything ... a lot more expensive than the 90's ;) but definitely a lot more for your money.

The best hostel in Sydney ever! All of staff are really friendly and they treat us completely. Room, kitchen, bathroom are always clean up. They have a strong cleaning policy and they clean up every day. Location is wonderful. You can go anywhere easily. Easy to explore around. It’s hard to book this hostel because really popular. I miss here!

Absolutely loved the pod! the location, rooms, beds, bathrooms, kitchen - everything was amazing! the staff were so kind and helpful, cannot thank them enough! Loved that they had female rooms and keycard locks on each room. The provided lockers are so spacious for your belongings! The rooms are really well soundproofed from outside noise so perfect for light sleepers. Highly recommend the pod!

Clean, comfortable and convenient, and surprisingly quiet! I really enjoyed my stay as I just needed a place to crash for the night while I was attending a conference in Sydney. The bed was super comfortable, I would have liked just a little more personal room in the pod for some of my belongings. The storage lockers in the rooms were quite small, fine for my small suitcase but some lodgers left their larger suitcases near the door which was awkward. The ladder to the upper pod made climbing into and out of the pod a little awkward because of the spacing of the rungs. But overall it was perfect for my needs and I would definitely recommend it and definitely stay again.

Good: - Great value - Everyone generally seems very quiet, respectful and polite. - Chloe the receptionist was very lovely and accommodating - always with a bright smile, made the experience a lot better. - Bathrooms seem very clean and well kept Can work with: - I stayed in room 9 - one of the rooms directly outside the common room or kitchen area so expect some noise at odd hours like loud talking or some socially unaware people watching videos when others are sleeping. You could also hear the dull sound of a club in the early hours too. Ear plugs should drown these out. Could work on: - Blankets are a bit thin and room can get a bit chilly. - The nightlight for each pod is very bright and large. The separation between each bed doesn't stretch all the way to the ceiling so light reflects off the ceiling. Means that if someone is using their light, it could disturb your sleep if you're a light sleeper like me. Might want to bring an eye mask. Note: Take the right most lift to access reception

I enjoyed my stay and was grateful for the Pod’s central location. I could walk everywhere I needed to go. The beds are a big upgrade from standard hostel bunks. The wooden walls and curtains mean you can feel tucked away privately while you sleep. Noise was a problem though: the club downstairs kept thumping until 0100. Earplugs were available until 2300 but more soundproofing would be great. Perhaps it is just a case of managing expectations. The staff were helpful and friendly. I was able to leave my luggage on the morning of my checkin.