143 York Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia
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Hotel Description

So I’ll be honest – when I first walked into YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB, I wasn’t expecting much from the lobby. It’s sort of tucked away on York Street, and you know how some of these CBD hotels can feel pretty sterile. But actually, this place surprised me in the best way. The staff genuinely seemed happy to see guests (which, let’s face it, isn’t always the case in busy Sydney hotels), and check-in was refreshingly smooth. No standing around waiting while they hunt for your reservation or anything like that.

What really sold me on this place though is the location – I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Queen Victoria Building, which is probably why they put “QVB” right in the name. But here’s what most people don’t realize until they’re actually staying there: you can duck through the QVB’s gorgeous Victorian corridors to get to Town Hall Station without getting rained on, which saved my butt more than once during that particularly wet week I was there. Plus, you’re right in the thick of everything on York Street – Strand Arcade is basically across the road, and those little laneway cafes everyone raves about? They’re all within stumbling distance. I found this amazing coffee spot down Angel Place that I probably walked past a dozen times before I noticed it.

The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – clean, comfortable beds that actually let you sleep despite being in the middle of the CBD (honestly, I was worried about noise, but the windows do their job). The bathrooms are modern without being flashy, and there’s decent water pressure, which anyone who’s stayed in older Sydney hotels will appreciate. What I really liked was that they didn’t try to cram too much into the space – there’s room to actually open your suitcase without playing furniture Tetris. The housekeeping staff clearly takes pride in their work too; everything felt fresh, not just surface-clean. I stayed during the Christmas shopping season when the city was absolutely heaving with tourists, and the hotel managed to maintain that calm, organized feeling even when the streets outside were chaos. You know what? For the price point and that prime CBD location, YEHS delivers exactly what it promises – a comfortable base to explore Sydney without any nasty surprises. It’s the kind of place where you can focus on enjoying the city instead of dealing with hotel drama.

Rooms

  • Standard Queen Room with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Premium Queen Room with City View with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe Queen Room with Balcony with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Standard Twin Room with 2 twin beds for 2 adults
  • Deluxe Twin Room with City View with 2 twin beds for 2 adults
  • Twin Room with Balcony with 2 twin beds for 2 adults
  • Premium Family Room with 1 twin bed and 1 full bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Family Suite with 1 full bed and 2 twin beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Single Room with 1 twin bed for 1 adult
  • Compact Queen Room with 1 full bed for 2 adults
  • Executive Family Room with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Queen Room with No Housekeeping with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Queen Room with Weekly Housekeeping with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews

  • Nice – Eugenio from Chile (9/10)

    I really like the hotel. Can’t complaint with the location. The staffs were super nice and attentive, Alisha and Bijay were very helpful upon checkin.

  • I would stay again but don't have any plans at this stage. – Clarey from Australia (8/10)

    The bed was a little soft, however, the pillows were wonderful. The staff were excellent.

  • Customer service. Christine at reception 👍🏻👍🏻 – Carol from Australia (9/10)

    Location

  • Pleasant. Conveniently located – Norma from Canada (8/10)

    Location
    Lobby bar

  • view – Elizabeth from United Kingdom (9/10)

    the convenience to all parts of sydney. friendlystaff

  • Easy to access, friendly staff. Will stay again. – Rachel from Australia (8/10)

    I love the location of this property.

  • Really good, super happy – Jake from Australia (9/10)

    Location and value for money

  • 5 adults 2 kids – family with old parents – Jonathan from Australia (9/10)

    location, price, amenities and all

  • I always stay in this hotel when I’m in Sydney. Very friendly staff, particularly Christine and Cincent on the front des – Elizabeth from Australia (8/10)

    Its location

  • Very comfortable and convenient! – Patricia from Australia (9/10)

    Th location can’t be beaten and the front desk staff were lovely

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Sydney Aquarium: 700 m
  • Citigroup Centre: 100 m
  • Hyde Park Sydney: 550 m
  • Australian Museum: 700 m
  • WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo: 850 m
  • Escape Hunt Australia: 350 m
  • Sydney Wildlife World: 800 m
  • Madame Tussaud’s Sydney: 750 m
  • Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers: 250 m
  • Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Nazimi: 100 m
  • Restaurant QV Bar Cafe: 20 m
  • Restaurant Spicy China Restaurant: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cockle Bay: 900 m
  • Taronga Zoo: 5 km
  • Harbour Bridge: 2.6 km
  • The Sydney Mint: 950 m
  • Bicentennial Park: 16 km
  • Chinese Friendship Garden: 900 m
  • Hyde Park Barracks Museum: 900 m
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens: 1.7 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum: 1.2 km
  • King Street Wharf Entertainment District: 1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Kippax Lake: 2.8 km
  • Forest The Bay Community Garden: 11 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Milk Beach: 8 km
  • Athol Beach: 5 km
  • Sirius Cove: 6 km
  • Rose Bay Beach: 6 km
  • Lady Martins Beach: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Metro North Ryde: 14 km
  • Metro Macquarie Park: 15 km
  • Train Museum Station: 650 m
  • Train Town Hall Station: 50 m

Closest airports:

  • Camden Airport: 63 km
  • Bankstown Airport: 25 km
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: 8 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Services:

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Food & Drink:

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

9.7

Free Wifi:

8.3

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

8.5

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