Gracelands Budget Accommodation Hostel

Gracelands is a pleasant little hostel in the Surry Hills neighborhood of Sydney. It feels more like staying in a large share house than in a hostel, and the majority of the people who stay there seem to be long-termers. Although it is located on a busy street, the vibe at Gracelands is very chill and relaxed, maybe it's the calming effect of the light blue color of the walls inside and out!

The hostel is clean, quiet, and spacious. The common room is warm and full of big comfy couches, a TV, video games, and an extensive movie and book collection. Internet is available on two computers, but the price is a bit steep. You can also use your own laptop to connect to the internet. There is a relaxing outdoor courtyard area behind the kitchen with chairs and picnic tables. Some rooms connect to balconies and most have a sink somewhere in the near vicinity (sinks tend to be found in weird places, like the hallways or on the balconies, but they are more convenient than having to go to the bathrooms each time you need a sink). The bathrooms are clean -- most of them located out in the courtyard area. But there are some indoor bathrooms that have the things you always wish for (like hooks to put your towel and clothes on -- imagine that)!

The location is very convenient if you're staying long term in Sydney -- right next to a Cole's, and in Surry Hills, a nice but still fairly inexpensive neighborhood of Sydney with lots of cheap eats of all kinds, as well as cool bars and cafes nearby. If you are only in Sydney for a few days, however, the location may seem a little bit far from the central sights. Gracelands is quite far down Cleveland Street, and is about a twenty-five minute walk to Central Station. To get there from Central Station, exit onto Chalmers Street, continue up behind the station past Prince Alfred Park and take a left on Cleveland Street. Cross to your right hand side and keep walking! Gracelands is on the block after the Cole's/Surry Hills Shopping Centre and is very blue, you can't miss it.

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