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Blue Parrot

87 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW, 2011, Australia
Blue Parrot
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Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 74 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

Blue Parrot Reviews

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  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "It basically has all the right elements you look for: Perfect, pretty and calm location, a lot of fun and social stuff if you like, clean rooms and bathrooms, heating in every room and not to forget, a charming reception;-) I recommend." source Hostelworld

    "It's small in terms of overall size, so its really easy to meet people and make quick friends." source Hostelworld

    "In Kings Cross area which was a bit noisy at night but overall would recommend." source Hostelworld

    "great place the people you'll meet will definately make it all the more worthwhile." source Hostelworld

    "If I had more cash I would've stayed another week and would def stay there again." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "I have been travelling around the world for over 3 years now and this is one of the best hostels I have come across so far- very clean, great location and most importantly great fun." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel staff are really helpful and the hostel itself really clean, close to everything and really safe." source Hostelworld

    "however, for my three day stay, i didnt have the impression that the bathrooms were cleaned once." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms very clean and it is in a great location, on kings cross street." source Hostelworld

    "The clean, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere set this place apart." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "It had some very helpful and friendly staff, who knew a lot about Sydney and getting about." source Hostelworld

    "Really friendly and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "Very friendly staff and a good location for going out in the evening." source Hostelworld

    "Friendly staff and people in the hostel." source Hostelworld

    "friendly staff, really clean." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The location (close to Kings Cross) is a nice walk to the Opera house, through the Botanic gardens." source Hostelworld

    "It's a quaint place in a good location that fosters a good traveling community." source Hostelworld

    "The lounge area is good for watching tv and chilling out." source Hostelworld

    "really good location, directly to all you need." source Hostelworld

    "Great location and fun, but NOT very clean." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "I have met some friendly people but it can be quite clique with the long term residents, and the boys definately dominate the common room and kitchen." source Hostelworld

    "Some people lived in the room for a long time and made some spare beds their wardrobes." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms are a little bit to small, and the bath rooms are not the tidiest." source Hostelworld

    "room very cramped and bunk beds very wobbly. room very noisy and too warm." source Hostelworld

    "I stayed in a room of 10 girls and made some fantastic friends both male and female." source Hostelworld

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------AWARD WINNING HOSTEL: TOP HOSTEL IN SYDNEY 2009 (as voted by Hostelworld customers)-----------------------------------------------------------------------THIS HOSTEL IS RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG TRAVELLERS 18 - 35 YEARS OLD-----------------------------------------------------------------------Blue Parrot is one of Sydney's best-loved hostels and is consistently top rated.Centrally located on Macleay Street in cosmopolitan Potts Point; one of the trendiest parts of inner Sydney. Blue Parrot is 5 minutes walk to Kings Cross train station (which runs to the City and Bondi), and 15 minutes walk to the City Centre. Walk by water's edge and through the Botanic Gardens to the Opera House & Harbour Bridge. The ideally based location from which to explore the best city in Oz!Our hostel is safe and clean and in the chic part of Sydney with the best nightlife in town, close to all the hip bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Surrounded by cafes, shops, supermarkets, post office & banks.Our private courtyard garden is a peaceful space to chill out, swing on a hammock, enjoy morning coffee, an evening drink, a BBQ or chat with fellow travellers (open 9am - 9pm ). Or you can hang in the cosy lounge room with a fireplace, big flat screen TV, a library and PCs with free internet!Our family owns & runs this hostel creating a warm comfortable home-like atmosphere. If you like small hostels with character offering a real backpacking experience where you get to meet everybody, then this is the place to come, especially if you are travelling solo.A valid passport is required on check-in.-------------------------------- FEATURES:* Free Internet * Free Wi-Fi/Wireless* Huge 50' Plasma TV in common room (open 9am - 11.30pm)* Foxtel Cable TV (premium plan 100 channels +)* DVD player* Cosy lounge room with fireplace (open 9am - 11.30pm)* Brand new kitchen* Secure 2-story building * Bright bedrooms all with natural light* Lockers in room (bring your own padlock or buy from reception $10.00 each)* Spring mattresses* Ceiling fans in most rooms* Huge sunny courtyard with tall trees (open 9am - 9pm)* BBQ facilities* Airport shuttle bus service $12 runs from 5am - 7pm------------------------------- Reception hours 9am - 8.30pm. Please let us know if you are arriving after 8.30pm so we can arrange your check in. LAST CHECK-IN 11PM (23:00 HOURS)-------------------------------CREDIT CARDS:Visa or Master card accepted, minimum charge $300 if your account is less than $300 you must pay in cash on check-in.-------------------------------CANCELLATIONS:Minimum 48 hours notice or you pay the 1st night.-------------------------------Checkout time is 10am, after which the rooms are cleaned. Staff will do their best to allocate a bed as soon as possible as one is available. However we can not guarantee immediate room access. We supply bed linen, duvets, pillows & blankets at no additional charge.------------------------------DIRECTIONS TO HOSTELFROM SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:Go to the ' Blue Wall Meeting Point ' inside the arrival hall which is next to gate B, to meet the ' Sydney Shuttle Bus ' crew, it departs frequently, or ring them on 9661 1170 to pick you up.Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Blue Parrot Backpackers. Fare $12.00FROM DOMESTIC AIRPORT:You will find the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew at number 5 baggage causeway inside the arrival hall. FROM SYDNEY CENTRAL TRAIN STATION:Catch the train from platform 24 to Kings Cross station. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit, turn left until you come to the hostel.---------------------------INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GUIDE REVIEWS:BUG � The Backpacker's Ultimate Guide To Australia Writes:�We have featured the Blue Parrot in the list of the best hostels in Sydney as we believe that it offers exceptional quality accommodation for budget travellers' 'This is a very nice hostel definitely one of the best in the Kings Cross area''It is very clean and most of the facilities are brand new!''Excellent - one of the best hostels in Sydney,' 'excellent security!' THE ROUGH GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA:�In a great position in the trendy (and quieter) part of Potts Point, and with helpful staff, this converted mansion is sunny, airy, brightly painted and tastefully furnished. One of the best points is the huge courtyard garden out back with wooden furniture and big shady trees�.Sorry, we have no facilities for children 0-17 years old.

Directions

FROM SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:Go to the ' Blue Walll Meeting Point ' inside the arrival hall which is next to gate B, to meet the ' Sydney Shuttle Bus ' crew, it departs frequently, or ring them on 9661 1170 to pick you up.Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Blue Parrot Backpackers. Fare $12.00FROM DOMESTIC AIRPORT:You will find the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew at number 5 baggage causeway inside the arrival hall. FROM SYDNEY CENTRAL TRAIN STATION:Catch the train from platform 24 to Kings Cross station. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit, turn left until you come to the hostel.CREDIT CARDS:Visa or Master card accepted, minimum charge $300 if your account is less than $300 you must pay in cash on check-in. Reception hours 9am - 8.30pm. Please let us know if you are checking in after 8.30pm so we can arrange your check in. LAST CHECK-IN 11PM (23HOURS)

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