International travel guide reviews

The Rough Guide to Australia - world authority on travel
 " In a great position in 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”

The Ultimate Guide to Australia
 " 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 travelers. 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"

Independent Customer Reviews
(sourced from hostelbookers.com and hostelworld.com)

Customer: Liora Wulf (UK) Arrival date: 22 March 2010
 An absolutely amazing hostel - friendly, run by 2 great girls, so easy to meet people. 5* place....

Customer: John Floeng (Norway) Arrival date: 7 March 2010
If you go to Sydney you have to visit the Opera House and the Blue Parrot.

Customer: Ashley Simpson (Canada) Arrival date: 1 March 2010
This is THE place to go if you're a single traveller... it was my first time travelling alone and I was really nervous, but the community feel of this hostel really encouraged people to chat with each other... ended up meeting many new friends.

Customer: Chris Kosmopoulos (Canada) Arrival date: 13 January 2010
 One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming and have established an atmosphere conducive to all things that make travelling so great. If you want to meet like-minded people in a fun, social, and outgoing setting, this is the perfect place.


Customer: Katherine Nussey (UK) Arrival date: 28 December 2009
It's like a huge family there. Such a great place to meet people, and there's always something going on. Close to Kings Cross so you can go out, but not so close you're woken up every night by people outside. I loved it!

Customer: Adam Hobbs (USA) Arrival date: 30 November 2009
 I had a great time at the Blue Parrot! Everything was exactly like a hostel in Sydney should be: close to everything; Opera House, Downtown, Botanical Gardens, Ferries, King's Cross, and more. The staff answered all of the many questions I had. They even let me use a bike to cruise around the city for free. I will stay there again next time I'm in Sydney.

Customer: Mike Heldoorn (USA) Arrival date: 29 November 2009
A great place to stay while in Sydney. Staff is very nice and accommodating. they have whatever you need. high speed internet and large leather couches in the lounging area. Location is phenomenal and best hostel of the 4 that I stayed in while visiting Sydney. Very safe and staff went out of their way to make sure that our group knew what to do every night to ensure a good time. no bugs, no weird people and everyone from different countries had fun together. I would definitely stay there again!

Customer: Paul Aggarwal (UK) Arrival date: 26 November 2009
Great hostel. really sociable and great if you are travelling on your own as its a fantastic place to meet people. Effie and Sasha who own the place are really nice and very helpful. very secure place and nice and clean with nice courtyard to sit in and meet people over a few drinks.

 Customer: Neil Jones (UK) Arrival date: 29 October 2009
This is an incredibly easy place to meet people. The common room is comfortable and cosy and Woolworth’s supermarket is 30 seconds away. The staff were hugely helpful, very friendly and a lot of fun. The Halloween party was fantastic. Top hostel!  

Customer: Jennifer Zezelic (Canada) Arrival date: 22 October 2009
Smaller hostel with great set-up of the whole house to facilitate lovely social atmosphere. Good mix of short and long term travellers gives a great vibe to the hostel, both party and cosy comfortable atmosphere. Located down the street from Kings Cross, walkable to tonnes of clubs and also to opera house/harbour bridge with great scenic views. Good kitchen facilities and outdoor patio lovely for evenings outside with dinner and drinks. Rooms are incredibly quiet in 10 bed dorms. Stay here!! 

Customer: Annabelle Raclot (France) Arrival date: 14 October 2009
Best place I've been to on my RTW trip. The staff is super friendly and helpful they make you feel at home straight away. Great family atmosphere very appreciated when at the other side of the world. Also very clean and secure. Congrats. I'll be back

Customer: Berit Lindpere (Estonia) Arrival date: 12 October 2009
The most fun I have had at a hostel in OZ since I started travelling four months ago. The place has such a great atmosphere, due to the people but also the backpackers itself, the huge lounge with tv and net, the inner courtyard and all. Highly recommend.

Customer: Richard Coates (UK) Arrival date: 23 September 2009
 I had a great time at the Blue Parrot, it was everything I hoped it would be, small, friendly and a great starting point when first arriving in Australia. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the location is in a very nice area with easy access to the city. I would recommend the Blue Parrot to any backpacker looking for a place to stay in Sydney and I will definitely return.

Customer: Jennifer Bowman (UK) Arrival date: 9 September 2009
 Fun, clean hostel with friendly people. Great tv room with free internet and books. It is only a few minutes walk to Kings Cross Station so very easy to get to Bondi beach.