Maze Backpackers, Sydney

I disliked the room i was staying in (3 bunk bed, female dorm) the room mate i was opposite made a pig sty of her side of the room with no room to put my things except on the floor or under my bed. There was no lockers in the room and i didnt want to have my belongings stolen so i slept with them. Also the floors (wooden floors under carpet) are squeeky so i could hear people thump around on the floors. The pillows could be more desirable as what i had as a pillow was a soft pece of doona material. I guess i got what i paid for. I think we are more likely to remember the bad points of our holidays than the good. I decided to stay at maze hotel as the other backpacker places was booked out and the other i was too tired to find after the flight from adelaide. I think for me the best part about maze is that its close to everything i needed- restaurants, shopping places, trains and buses.

The lock to my dormitary door was very dodgy and the whole place was dirty. There are plenty of other hostels out there, do not be tempted by the cheap prices or proximity to the city centre.

stayed here for 10 nights - rooms are not very nice!! Bathrooms are untidy, whole complex is old. One good thing - great location. You get what you pay for...

well, firstly the front desk staff are brilliant and that is saying something. they are happy friendly and very patient, especially when there is a whole foyer of people waiting to check in! good on them. location good...walked everywhere. not the best rooms but you get what you pay for and you can save yourself a bunch of cash instead a real blast of a place :) thanks...can't wait to get back

I stayed here over xmas/nye for 3 weeks, had the best time, wasn't sure when i checked in, cause the building is a bit old, but it more than made up for it in good times and atmosphere. It's the first hostel i've seen that actually pays 2 staff to take you on nights out every day, and there's loadsa free drinks and stuff. met loadsa cool people aswell, so if this is realy good place for new/solo travels like me. lots of long term people aswell, one guy has live there for 8 months, gotta say something!!!if you wanna have a good time in sydney, stay here!!

Have stayed in a number of hostels over the years - and this one was definately one of the worst. Position is good - but the rooms and bathrooms are filthy. It also smells. The only good thing about it was the clean sheets. Apart from this there is little positive to say about the stay. The staff could also have been a little more friendly but maybe working in that scuzzy environment has rubbed off on them!