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The Village Glebe - Hostel ratings based on 20 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.0
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Room cleanliness3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition3.0 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for The Village Glebe - Hostel
Everyone (16)Couples (1)Family (2)
2 out of 5
The amenities are tired and grimy. The checking was the most unfriendly experience I have had of checking into a backpackers or similar small accommodation place in 25 years of extensive travel, as a adventure tour guide and private travel across dozens of countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, North & South America and the Middle east. The 'Smart' room locks did not work as advertised w/ numbered code and required an phone app; good luck if your phone goes flat late at night accessing the building, your room or even going to the toilet. The kitchen was ok, the lounge felt like an old teen retreat in a half abandoned room with a half full fish tank sinking the place out. Lots of potential here, but no care taken - reduced traveller numbers due to Covid is no excuse for this lack of service and feel.
Posted by a verified traveller on 25 Apr. 2021
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3 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveller on 1 Apr. 2021
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1 out of 5
Absolutely terrible, literally no staff.
Wouldn’t ever go again.
Posted by a verified traveller on 29 Mar. 2021
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3 out of 5
I booked a three bedded dorm then it was switched to 4 bedded room with opposite sex stayed in together. I expected a female room mate, well, great. Smh.....
Location is amazing, close to tramshed, on main street of the quiet side. Price was great as well.
Posted by Minjung, from Mel on 9 Dec. 2020
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2 out of 5
Unfortunately my experience here wasn’t great. The receptionist didn’t know much and took forever to check in. Simple questions baffled her. Once directed to another building, I walked over to be met with locked doors and absolutely NO signs anywhere on how to get in. The reception area in this building was closed. I went to press the night bell (even though it was 3pm) and guess what!?! The bell has been removed. So I looked at the check in information I was given, nothing. I looked for more signs to tell me how to get in. Nothing. Fortunately another guest was walking past inside and opened the door for me. Then I had NO idea where to go as there were no signs. Oh, sorry. Yes there were. There was about 7 Signs telling you to bring your linen to the reception at check out, but no map, no indication of where to go. I finally found the staircase and climbed up 3 flights and got to my room. (I have a broken back so doing this was painful enough), only to get to my room and the key pass doesn’t work!! I had to call the hotel and tell them I couldn’t get in. I then had to wait 15 mins for someone to come by to give me the “right” key.
The room was stuffy and the fan was full of dust, the bathrooms stank and were dirty and the entire building is a echo chamber so when someone opens and closes a door, it is so loud. And they do it ALL night!!
Invest in some better soft close doors, educate your staff and for goodness sake, put up a map and a sign so people know where to go!
Posted by UnhappyGuest, from Glebe, NSW on 13 Sep. 2020
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4 out of 5
The atmosphere was pleasant. So was the upkeep. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Posted by C.L.T on 22 Dec. 2019
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4 out of 5
Basic, comfortable family room. Super friendly and helpful staff. A value for money stay!
Posted by a verified traveller on 15 Sep. 2019
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4 out of 5
One of the better hostels I've stayed at in Sydney.
Posted by a verified traveller on 18 Jul. 2019
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4 out of 5
Posted by Sohail, from Sydney on 22 Nov. 2018
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2 out of 5
No where warm to cook eat or sit after 9pm
Cons:Customer care
Location:Great location but Sydney becoming so quiet it's boring Melbourne is full of live music restaurant s open and city night life.
Has potential to be fantastic needs to care about people staying
in hostel most hostels the kitchen is open till much later or all night!
Posted by Christine, from New York on 17 Jun. 2018
As a guest of The Village Glebe - Hostel, you'll find barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. The Village Glebe - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.
29 guestrooms or units
2 buildings
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Game room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Internet
Available in all rooms:
WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas:
WiFi (surcharge)
Transport
Airport: Sydney Airport (SYD) (10.3 km / 6.4 mi)
Train station: Exhibition Centre Station (2.9 km / 1.8 mi)
Metro station: Jubilee Park Light Rail Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
Room Amenities
The Village Glebe - Hostel offers 29 accommodations with ceiling fans. This Sydney hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Communal kitchen access
Housekeeping (daily)
Ceiling fan
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5 AM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This hotel will charge a 2% credit card or debit card fee for any reservation deposits or bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5 AM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Check-out
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
No onsite parking is available. This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cots (infant beds) available
No lifts
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available for guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually wrapped food options are not available
No gap period between guests' stays
Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are not compulsory at the property
Contactless food service / room service is not available
Reservation is not required for facilities on site
Mobile key entry is not available
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 15.00 per week (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 15.00 per week (rates may vary)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
VLA Glebe Hostel
VLA Hostel
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Village Glebe Hostel
Village Glebe
The Village Glebe Hostel
The Village Glebe Hostel Glebe
The Village Glebe - Hostel Glebe
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