Manly Astra Backpackers

So cool
I had been living here in Astra for four months with very nice flatmates (of course including Robert who is the owner of this house). just one week ago I moved into another flat cause it's little bit far from my work but if I have a chance, i want to go back to Astra and have dinner with them again! I had met a lot of nice people there -- enjoyed my life so much. I won't forget this year what I had been staying in Manly with Astra family.

A welcoming place in our time of need. We stayed there for several months in 2004 while we sorted out our new lives in Manly. We couldn't say enough about Robert -- what a kind man. The hostel is well run, it's clean, quiet, secure, has a shared kitchen, and when we were there lovely hot, fast showers. It attracts a good mix of people, young, old, single, couples, and families, many of whom return to Astra on every Sydney visit. We would highly recommend Astra for anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle as this is no party house. Really close to the beach and the outdoor pool is just a walk up the hill.

We stayed at the Astra for six months whilst working in Manly in 2001. It became a home from home and we made so many great friends here! It is kept very clean and Robert is just so helpful and friendly. With the beach literally around the corner it is the perfect location. If it is all night parties in the hostel you are after this is not the place to stay but the pubs are only a short walk away! It was just so nice to come back to a place after a heavy night that we knew would be clean, quiet, and safe.

I stayed here in 1997/1998. I have very fond memories and judging by comments the place hasn't changed with Robert the hostel manager doing a great job. I would definitely recommend it as a friendly, well-run hostel in a fantastic location.

We stayed here each time we came back to Manly during our travels, as it was so good! Clean, close to everything, and the owner is very friendly and helpful. We want to go back!

I stayed in this hostel for three months while I was in Sydney. It was just great — Robert is very friendly and the hostel has a homely feel to it. I have to say that the three months I stayed here were the best time I had in Oz, and I met lots of really good friends that I will treasure forever.