Brilliant, Beautiful and most definately spotless kitchen!! Would pass all HACCP awards. Supplied a lovely, relaxing breakfast. Although it wasn't in the safest of areas, it ensured that only residents stayed in hostel. Providied 24hr reception. Very friendly staff. Only downfall would be the lack of computers available but there was a internet cafe around the corner. more

we stayed in the jolly swagman for 4 days and l oved it! staff were friendly and helpful,rooms were clean and was the showers and kitchen areas. there are good communal areas including a big tv room covered in bean bags which is great for chilling out, there is a real party atmosphere in this hostel so dont stay there... more

staff are friendly, consider quite clean. a bit far from city centre. more

I stayed in the Jolly Swagman for a week for holiday and it was perfectly acceptable. The location is in the middle of Kings Cross which is fine if you want to be in Kings Cross but the area is a bit dodgy and as a young female staying there alone I didnt feel very safe walking to and from... more

I stayed there for one night and was not pleased. The place was very loud, it is a total party hostel. The room was not very clean and the bathrooms were filthy, not to mention that there was only one women's toilet and 2 showers for the entire floor. The only good things I can say were the staff were... more

Stayed at the Jolly for 6 days in March, a pretty nice hostel with a nice crew and kitchen facilities. Our room (a private double) was very clean as were the communal bathroom/showers. Only issue is the location. Kings Cross itself isn't the best of areas, but at night I don't recommend women be out by themselves. That said, the... more

Helpful and friendly, typical of Australians it seems! Could have used more vacuuming, and maybe wash the blankets sometime? more

I stayed in Jolly Swagman hostel for one night in Jan 2008. It was full of fun and the kitchen is very functional. It is close to the center of King Cross and there are almost everything that a tourist needs. 5 min to Coles supermarket. 2 min to post office. There's a particularly good fruit shop beside the post... more

Best hostel I have stayed at! The moment I walked into the hostel I knew I made the right choice!!! I was greeted by friendly, cheerful and very helpful staff. They have an activity for every day of the week (my favorites are beer and pizza night and poker night!!!) I enjoyed my stay so much that I have told... more