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I am very much a feelings person. I trust my intuition and know in an instant whether something is right for me or not.
As soon as I walked into the Sydney Harbour YHA in the Rocks District, I immediately had the feeling that I was at the right place.
It had a fresh and inviting atmosphere that filled the air. My initial feeling did not disappoint me; I loved our very short stay at the YHA Sydney Harbour – it’s a place that offers more than just a bed for the night.
If you’re thinking of staying at the Sydney Harbour YHA but are not sure it’s right for you, then keep reading to hear my honest opinions in my review of our stay there.
About Sydney Harbour YHA
The Sydney Harbour Rocks YHA opened in November 2009 and is built over the archaeological remnants of colonial Sydney. It is, in essence, built over an archaeological site of white Australia’s first settlement and lies only 500m from where the First Fleet landed to start the colony.
I loved walking in and seeing the Big Dig in the center of the building, it’s the most unique feature I’ve ever seen in a hostel.
The remains of some of Sydney’s oldest buildings can be gazed upon as you walk throughout the building.
I couldn’t help but stare and imagine what life must have been like back then, which is often why I travel – to get an insight into the lives of those, not just around me, but who have been before me so I can better understand the importance and value of my life as it stands now.
Throughout the building, information plaques explain what can be seen on the archeological site, what was found there, and the stories that lie behind those who once lived there.
We were lucky enough to be given a tour of the property by the manager, Ross Lardner, and learned fascinating information, not just about the dig site, but about the designs of the building that were so carefully planned to fit in with the historic site and highlight the amazing features of it.
If you don’t get a tour of the site you can see some plaques and artefacts around it that give you some information about the archaeology before you.
The Sydney Harbour YHA is the perfect blend of modern architecture and ancient (in white Australia terms) history. If you look at it from the outside (see picture below)…
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