very over crowded, the kitchen was really dirty, private rooms are very basic, the staff were really nice. while we stayed here the dorm room had a bed bugs infestation not sure if the people staying at the dorm were offered alternative accommodation? in fairness I saw an exterminator there the next day. Really over priced for what you get.

Generally the standard of affordable accomodation is low in Sydney, but Nomads was very good. Our room was clean (an cleaned daily by the staff) and quiet up on one of the top floors, the kitchen was genreally busy but kept very clean and well stocked. There was free pasta and rice available, plus they gave us discount coupons for... More

Cleanliness.. The drain in the shower was always clogged even after cleaners had been. Dead bugs were found on my bed and staff reassured me this wasnt a bed bug. However, I was later bitten. There was a dead cockroach on the stairs to the storage room. The tea towels in the kitchen were ALWAYS smelly and dirty. Staff.. They... More

The best bit about this hostel is the location. Right in the middle of the main city so can't complain there. The family room is small and expensive for what it is but i suppose its the location you pay for. The staff were friendly but I feel they could have been more knowledgable about the local area. Good lounge... More

Just arrived in Australia and went to Nomads Westend. I got a free ride from the airport as stayed longer then 3 nights so good start. I walked in to a hostel full of amazing staff these guys rocked and so friendly especially at 7am in the morning!! Rooms are standard size and basic but have all you need with... More

I've done a lot of travel in different places in the world and have a fair bit of experience with hostel. This one was not the best I stayed at. The room were too small for the amount of bed they had. We barely had space for our backpack. The bathroom was also fairly small and not the cleanest. I... More

I do frequent (once every couple months) trips to Sydney central, and being el-cheapo when it comes to backpacking I have learned to tolerate all manner of things (rooms that smell like feet, cockroaches etc.) just so I don't have to pay $150+ a night for a double room. So imagine my surprise when I come across a room in... More

I have stayed at a lot of different hostels in Australia while backpacking and this was by far the worst! Me and my boyfriend stayed in a 6-bed dorm one night, and ended up sharing it with 8 guys that were sharing 4 beds by sleeping in shifts. The door to the toilet didn't work-you couldn't close it at all,... More

Stayed here over new year for a few nights as it was one of the cheapest places in Sydney for the time of year. I was a bit unsure what I was letting myself in for after reading some of the reviews but it was really not that bad! The hostel is located right in the centre of Sydney and... More