5 Cameron Street, St Helens Tel (03) 6376 1661 Websitewww.yha.com.au
BUG review
St Helens YHA is a demoralising old house on a quiet residential street with basic facilities that include a lounge with a TV, fireplace and a few books. It is a traditional YHA that manages to make even a small house feel depressing and institutional with its rules (no alcohol and don't even think about enjoying yourselves) and overbearing management.
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Price Dorm bed $25 ($22 HI/YHA) Double room $60-70 ($47-55 HI/YHA) Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Pros:
Clean, nice rooms
Cons:
The decor needs updating
charlie885
saw things this way
Maintenance
(3)
Cleanliness
(4)
Facilities
(2)
Atmosphere
(3)
(Review ID: 11894)
The staff were friendly but a little odd lol. The atmosphere is very relaxed. The hostel is in a good location and feels like being at home as it is a converted house. The living area was comfortable and there were more than adequate kitchen facilities, it all just needs updating. It also had a back garden for sitting out in in the morning with your breakfast!
