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The Funk House

23 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW, 2011, Australia
The Funk House
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Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

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  • Overall: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "A great place to stay, would recommend to anyone." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Awesome hostel, easy one of the best I've stayed in, shower heads need cleaning though." source Hostelworld

    "the location is generally quite loud, and the sheets/bed were not as clean as can be." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "nice enough staff however you may get a better service if your female, dont count on being able to avoid the booze bus as a PA system will happily tell you of todays events every 30 minutes." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "The staff were amazing but the location is a bit seedy and its a fair walk to the cbd at least half an hour." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel is located in the downtown area, so it can get noisy." source Hostelworld

    "The location is very noisy, in the middle of red light district, which is full of weirdos and junkies." source Hostelworld

    "Great fun hostel in a good location." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "The room was so disgusting and noisy that we left after one night." source Hostelworld

More information on The Funk House

Located in the heart & soul of Sydney, the Funk House is a unique, upbeat hostel famous for it's friendly social atmosphere and funky murals. With only 3 to 4 beds per dorm you can book a room with your mates.At the Funk House all our doubles and twins have TVs, fridges & duvets and rooms have fans to beat that summer heat. With its large common areas, Cable TV and a chilled rooftop terrace area with our famous weekly BBQ's you can relax & sink a couple of beers while watching the sunset over City and Harbour views. There is fully equipped kitchen for you to use and laundry facilities too.During your stay @ the FUNk House you will receive:*FREE breakfast*FREE Welcome pack (including free beer voucher, discounts for Sydney attractions and City map)*FREE Internet access*FREE travel advice*FREE Bed Linen*FREE assistance with finding workFrom the Funk House it is an easy walk to Sydney's most famous attractions including the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, The Rocks, Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Sydney Aquarium & Taronga Zoo.The Funk House is just 200m from the train/metro and bus station giving you easy access to Sydney's best beaches including Bondi Beach and Manly Beach (where the first World Surfing Championships were held). If you are up the challenge 'learn to surf' or if not just kick back & work on the tan!Kings Cross has everything to offer in terms of entertainment. This means that all the best bars, clubs and restaurants are right on your doorstep! The Funk House is owned and run by travellers for travellers. We want you to have the best experience of Sydney and Australia.C'mon and join the FUNk Team!!

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AIRPORTPlease call us when you arrive, if you are staying for 1 week+ the pick up is free, 3-6 nights the cost to you is $3 per person (the bus company charges $12, we pay the remaining $9) or less than 3 days is $12 per person. The Shuttle Bus operates between 5am and 8.30pm. If you arrive before the reception opens you can call the shuttle company direct on (02) 9661 1170 and arrange a pick up with them. If you arrive after 8.30pm you will need to arrange your own transport. There are some airport shuttle buses operating until 12am, they charge $12 per person. Our office hours are 7am to 10pm (Mon-Sat) and 8am-8pm (Sun), if you need to check-in outside these times please call when you arrive - we have a night manager on over night who will check you in.CENTRAL STATIONFrom Central Station take the train (platform 24) to KINGS CROSS (only 7mins). Turn left out of the train station, and walk along Darlinghurst road. We are 50 metres up on the left hand side.

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