Zen Harmony House Sydney

Ray is a ray of sunshine, and the whole staff were fantastic. The owners put a lot of care into giving everyone a good meditation experience. My wife had little experience, but the sessions were beginner friendly, and we left agreeing to work meditation into our routine. We're not religious, and never felt anyone was imposing beliefs on us. We stayed a week in the dorms. It was our first hostel, and we only needed somewhere cheap to sleep. We don't drink, so the alcohol-free setup suited us. The house is a good place for thoughtful conversations and meeting people from all over. Go to the rec room to socialize, make some food and sit down, and someone will say hello. As a couple, the dorms were fine for a few days, but next time I'd choose a private room. It's hard to be affectionate when you're sharing with a room full of single people, lol. If I were traveling alone, I could happily stay in a dorm for a long time. I'm in my mid 30s, and my wife and I both enjoyed the place. I'll never forget the time we spent here or the people we met. I wish them all well. Good people.

The people, staff and hostel community were amazing, and having pets around was an extra treat as a traveler. I loved the meditation sessions too. They were really enriching and got me reflecting on myself and working on my self-discipline. I can't recommend this hostel enough.

The veranda surrounded by greenery was an amazing place for the meditation sessions. Lights usually went off around 10pm, and the other guests were pleasant and mostly kept to themselves. I had a pleasant stay as a first-time backpacker and would definitely come back for longer. The shared kitchen downstairs was available, and there was a fridge in the mixed dorms. The dorms aren't ensuite, but there are quite a few toilets, so I didn't have to worry about queuing. The toilets were quite clean by hostel standards. You can't shower late at night after midnight because the heater is off, though the water pressure and heat were fine during normal hours. The managers were nice and answered my questions promptly. The location is excellent, with King's Cross station right across the road.

Loved the people and the atmosphere at this friendly, pleasant hostel. I'd recommend it to anyone who needs some quiet, peaceful time to themselves.