The Social Hotel, Sydney

Hotel Description

The Social Hotel caught me off guard – in the best way possible. I mean, when you’re walking down Victoria Street in Darlinghurst, you expect trendy, but this place actually delivers without trying too hard. The entrance is understated (honestly, I walked past it twice), but once you’re inside, there’s this energy that feels authentically Sydney rather than manufactured hip.

What I love about staying here is how it sits right in the thick of things without being overwhelmed by the chaos. You’re literally a two-minute walk from Oxford Street’s buzzing restaurant scene, and Kings Cross station is close enough that you don’t need to think about transport – but far enough that you’re not dealing with the late-night party crowd stumbling around. The rooms have this industrial-chic thing going on that could easily feel cold, but somehow they’ve nailed the balance with warm lighting and surprisingly comfortable beds. I actually slept better here than at some five-star places I’ve stayed at. The walls are solid too – no hearing your neighbor’s entire phone conversation, which is rare in boutique hotels.

The staff here get it, you know? They’re not overly chatty when you’re clearly rushing out for a morning meeting, but they’ll spend twenty minutes drawing you a map of the best coffee spots in Surry Hills if you ask. Speaking of coffee – their lobby setup is decent, but honestly, you’re better off walking thirty seconds to Reuben Hills or hitting up the weekend markets at Carriageworks (about a fifteen-minute stroll through some pretty lovely streets). The whole Darlinghurst area has this village feel that a lot of visitors miss because they stick to the CBD or Circular Quay, but staying here puts you right in the middle of how locals actually live. You’ll find yourself wandering down random laneways discovering tiny bars and galleries that definitely aren’t in any guidebook. The hotel’s rating of 8.1 feels about right – it’s not perfect, but it’s got personality and delivers on what matters most. Check-in was smooth, the room was spotless, and I never felt like I was being nickeled and dimed for basic things.

Rooms

• Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (18-35 years only) with 1 bunk bed for 1 adult
• 6 Bed Female Dorm – 18-35 year old guests only with 1 bunk bed for 1 adult
• Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-35 years only) with 1 bunk bed for 1 adult
• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-35 years only) with 1 bunk bed for 1 adult
• 8 beds female dorm 18-35 years old with 1 bunk bed for 1 adult
• 4 beds female dorm 18-35 years old only with 1 bunk bed for 1 adult

Reviews

• Best Hostel ever – Shane from South Korea (9/10)

  Clean, nice staff and a lot of events to meet new ppl

• Nice stay – Bella from Australia (7/10)

  It was really nice that the room had its own kitchen with a fridge and it's own bathroom. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The other girls in the room was nice.

• Nice view of Sydney – Tim from Liechtenstein (8/10)

  Amazing view from the rooftop

• Highly recommend for solo travelers – Saira from Philippines (9/10)

  Nearest train station king cross is 6 minutes away, many restaurants nearby, and friendly and approachable staff!
  
  Room always clean and bathroom smell nice and clean and i felt safe.

• Very noisy, not ideal if you want to get a proper sleep – Marcel from Austria (7/10)

  Friendly staff, early check in was possible as the bed was free.

• Not too shabby!!! – Joli from United States of America (9/10)

  The curtains on the beds were perfect. The kitchen being in the room was convenient, but a little strange, though no one used it so there was never a bad smell thankfully.

• Really good – Luis from Spain (9/10)

  The staff is very friendly. The facilities and the location are really good

• Nice budget hostel – Ed from New Zealand (8/10)

  Nice budget-friendly hostel, clean enough and a fab location for visiting the Mardi Gras parade

• Wonderful – Sajad from Iran (9/10)

  I highly recommend this hostel to everyone who is looking for a clean and friendly environment with an excellent location for both short and long term staying.
  
  I was here for more than 75 days and I will definitely choose the Social Hotel Sydney again in my future trips.
  
  Special thanks to Antoine, Mauricio and Phoebe.

• Loved it!! – Katarzyna from Poland (9/10)

  Location was amazing – 3 mins to subway, 1min to bus, tons of take outs, coffee places, restaurants, bars around, grocery store around the corner. The room was so big, and the beds were really comfy (6 female dorm). It had a private bathroom, kitchenette, fridge. Every bed had 2 sockets near. They cleaned room and the bathroom twice a day. Loved the vibe! Everyone was kind and helpful. Really enjoyed my week stay there:)

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