Balmain Backpackers in Sydney, Australia

Upon arriving after office hours, we were greeted by a night-shift manager who appeared to be and acted stoned. A fire alarm sounds each time the front door is used, which is frequently, and is loud enough to keep waking those trying to sleep throughout the night. The whole place has a dingy, shady vibe to it. The location is far from the central tourist areas. Young, disrespectful backpackers partied throughout the night and would not move out of the hallways when asked. Bad choice.

Hi The night guy wasn't stoned he works early mornings and waited up for your late arrival. Sorry for the noise. It was a public holiday for ANZAC day. I think you may have had a nice time if you didn't leave the very next day. The full induction that you would have received would explain that the back door is for entering and exiting the building. The front door which beeps when its left open for the security of our guests. The bus is 6 minute to the city center.
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Stephen, from USA ~ 30th Apr 2012

this hostel is not for people who are clean freaks but if you don\'t mind a a messy kitchen then the people make up for it! it\'s very homey and the staff are great! Ashley, from Canada ~ 12th Jan 2012