Sydney Harbour YHA named among Lonely Planet’s top hotels around the world
Amazing views top off the attractions at Sydney Harbour YHA. Image courtesy of Sydney Harbour YHA
A SYDNEY hostel has grabbed a “top 10” accolade in Lonely Planet’s first ever collection of the world’s best places to stay.
Sydney Harbour YHA is one of only two Australian tourists spots to make the grade, securing second place in the travel guide’s list of Best Value accommodation around the world.
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania took out fifth place in the “Extraordinary” category.
Lonely Planet authors around the world nominated places to stay in three categories before an expert panel selected the winners.
The resulting list of top hotels takes in accommodation from the United Arab Emirates to the Ukraine and from budget to high end.
In the Best Value category Sydney Harbour YHA was pipped for top spot by The Backpack, Cape Town, South Africa, with the Inkosana Lodge in Champagne Valley, Drakensberg, South Africa taking third.
Sydney Harbour YHA
Writer Cliff Wilkinson was full of praise for the Sydney hostel, saying: “Location, view, bargain rates, history, friendly staff? It’s hard to say exactly what makes this one of the best hostels in the world so it’s probably wisest to say everything.
English tourists Catherine Wilce and Claire Williams on the roof of the YHA Sydney Harbour Hostel. Source: News Limited
“The location, in the Rocks, is second to none, with narrow pub-lined streets offering stop-you-in-your-tracks glimpses of the harbour. Which brings you to the view from the hostel itself.”
A warm welcome is guaranteed at The Backpack. Image courtesy of The Backpack
A rooftop recreational area has one of the most sought-after views in Sydney. Source: DailyTelegraph
Views of The Rocks and its historic buildings, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge at backpacker prices. Source: DailyTelegraph
Source: The Australian - 19 February 2014
