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The Wood Duck Inn

49 William St, Darlinghurst NSW, 2010, Australia
The Wood Duck Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 33 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 2.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 33 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "nice atmosphere, nice location, nice staff, poor cleanliness and bad bed and bath facilities." source Hostelworld

    "Great place, great atmosphere and lovely staff." source Hostelworld

    "awesome hostel would definetely recommend it." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 2.8 out of 5

    "The hostel is not that clean, but I had so much fun there, everyone is really friendly and the parties on the rooftop are crazy." source Hostelworld

    "The bathrooms looked nasty, I do not know when was the last time they cleaned the shower; they were full of mole." source Hostelworld

    "we were staying in a 8 person dorm, it was very noisy as it was on the roadside and the room was not that clean." source Hostelworld

    "cleanliness was totally okay, not very clean but not too dirty to live with." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "very good location however very uncomfortable beds and you have to climb up four flights of stairs just to get to reception, not great with bags." source Hostelworld

    "This place is in great location, everyone sits on the roof with a great view over the city." source Hostelworld

    "The Atmosphere and location are good." source Hostelworld

    "Great location and a good atmosphere." source Hostelworld

    "Also a great location." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Great social atmosphere on the rooftop but the rooms were quite noisy from the traffic." source Hostelworld

    "No air con made it really hot and stuffy in the room." source Hostelworld

    "a very noisey place, dirty, and smelly in the room." source Hostelworld

More information on The Wood Duck Inn

The name Wood Duck Inn is written on a surfboard above the brightly coloured mosaic door. This is a secure entrance, you pick up the phone to get access to the building and a fun filled environment ideal for young travellers from all over the world. The jumping laughing duck is its logo and can be seen on the wall and on the hostels own T-shirts. The Wood Duck Inn is right next door to the Hotel William pub. The roof terrace offers a spectacular view over the city's skyline.

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A FREE Pick-up service provided for 3 or more night stays.

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