14 Lovel Street, 2780 Katoomba, Australia
#1 of 20 hotels in Katoomba
Guests' ChoiceBased on 428 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 September 2023
Anny
BelgiumNothing
This place is so cosy. Met some nice young people!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Joseph
IrelandHome from home! Comfortable room, everything was very clean. The kitchen was well equipped and handy for making yourself dinner. There’s also cereal, tea/coffee provided in the morning which is nice. Lots of fantastic information regarding Blue Mountains. Plenty of on street parking if you’re arriving by car.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Efus
GermanyThe walk from the train station is short but rather tiring if you carry a suitcase. Keep in mind that the luggage storage costs $20 at the hostel if you want to leave your luggage after 1 pm. Dorm room n. 7 (facing the street) can be noisy, but a pair of earplugs solve the issue. The smoking area is right around the corner from room 7, so you don't get much the chance to change air in the room if someone is smoking. The bathroom can get cold, the heaters were not helping while I was there in September.
You can tell how much the staff strives to keep the hostel simply perfect. Very friendly and hardworking people. I wish I could have stayed longer. The cake and cookies for a donation are great for breakfast. Cereals, milk, tea and coffee are also available free of charge. Extremely clean and well organised. Amazingly comfortable bed. You can get incredibly good nights of sleep. Handy kitchen and bathroom facilities. You even get a hair diffuser! Never seen it in a hostel. Also a bathroom scale is available for use. Washing machine and dryer for an extra charge. The towel is provided free of charge, the bed is already made with duvet and there are also lockers available in the dorm. On Sunday the checkout time is 11 am!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Michaela
SlovakiaAmazing place in Katoomba, super clean, comfortable beds, and equipped kitchen.😊
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Rachel
AustraliaBit crowded as communal rooms small Noise from people in private rooms into early hours
Could store luggage Staff was excellent 👌 Heaps of local information available
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Jonadekkers
NetherlandsIts a cozy decorated hostel. The hiking tracks are closeby to explore the beautifull mountains.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Jean
AustraliaHappy with the shared bathroom, but didn't like the multi-use bathmats. As well as providing individual towels, individual bathmats should also be provided to avoid concerns over tinea etc.
Very spacious, common areas were well equipped and comfortable. Loved the milk being provided and having my own container in the fridge.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Kate
United KingdomOne night stopover when hiking in the blue mountains. Loved the contactless entry options so didn't need to work around reception hours. Clear communication on how it all worked. Well organised, would happily stay again!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Kate
AustraliaI thought the facilities were excellent. I chose to stay in the dormitory room and it was very comfortable and excellent value for money. The kitchen, living areas and amenities were clean and ample.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Riske
NetherlandsThe rooms were thin-walled.
The whole house was extremely cozy and warm.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Petr
Czech RepublicPerfect accommodation in Blue Mountains.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Anna
Austriathe best place I‘ve stayed so far
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Francisco
GermanyEverything was good
The place was amazing. Great facilities, cosy house, amazing hosts, beautiful area,...
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Alexandra
AustraliaThe only downer was the walls were paper thin, could hear people snoring in the room next to me and all their conversations.
Lovel St was so cozy!! Great location. I loved the set up of the hostel, the shared facilities were awesome (especially the heaters in the bathroom) and the beds were comfy. I can imagine the wrap-around verandah is beautiful in summer. Pretty cool that it's contactless check in/out which made it super easy. Would definitely be back.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Eleanor
AustraliaThe kitchen is quite small - I suggest only cooking simple, quick meals as it is very annoying when fellow guests are using lots of space and lots of pots and pans etc.
Clean room with lovely big single beds, gorgeous furnishings and a great vibe. Shared bathroom facilities were excellent, with lovely warm showers. Social spaces were great for meeting people.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Amy
United KingdomWould have been great if there was a bathroom upstairs.
A really lovely hostel. Our room was so cosy and comfortable - perfect after a long day hiking. All staff were so kind and welcoming. Location is great too.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Holly
AustraliaHomeliness, nice bed, everything we needed in the kitchen, warm and cosy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Seanna
AustraliaI liked the homey atmosphere, the peace and quiet and friendly personnel (innkeeper and guests). The exterior was also beautiful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Francis
CanadaA bit walking distance from the train station and the city center
Clean and quite
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Eileen
AustraliaReally friendly welcome and lovely accommodation
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Scott
AustraliaNothing - all amazing
Amazing accomodation and facilities we will definitely stay there again if we visit the blue mountains area.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Brian
MalaysiaWifi can't be used in the room.
Heater provided in room. Free conflakes, oatmeals and milks are provided for breakfast. Lovely and comfort environment. Helpful staff. Will choose to stay here again on my next visit to Blue Mountain.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Hendrik
Germanycozy accommodation and Annette is really nice and keeps everything clean and tidy
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Hiddename
United StatesYou can hear a lot since the house is old.
Cute and clean. Loved the free items bin in the kitchen
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Kelly
Australianothing! it was such a delight to stay there!
I absolutely loved everything about my stay here - it was super clean and homely and warm and cozy and pretty. Everything was very organised and labelled and instructions so easy to follow. very impressed!
Stayed in June 2023
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