Sovereign Hill YHA Lodge


Magpie Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
Tel (03) 5333 3409
Website www.yha.com.au




BUG Review
This is a nice hostel done in gold rush period architecture overlooking the Soveriegn Hill outdoor museum, about 3km south of the city centre. Facilities are good and include a big, clean kitchen and landscaped garden barbecue areas. The atmosphere is not as lively as most other hostels.

Price
Dorm bed $25 ($22 HI/YHA)
Single room $38 ($34 HI/YHA)
Twin room $58-65 ($50-60 HI/YHA)

Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.

Credit Cards
American Express,Diners Club,MasterCard,Visa

Reception Open
7am-11pm daily

Off-street parking TV lounge Kitchen
 


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Last Update: June 26, 2009



Travellers' reviews for Sovereign Hill YHA Lodge
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Average Rating based on 2 Reviews
Maintenance  3.50/5  (3.50)
Cleanliness  3.50/5  (3.50)
Facilities  3.50/5  (3.50)
Atmosphere  3.50/5  (3.50)

Compared to other hostels in this destination
Maintenance  3.50/5  (3.50)
Cleanliness  3.50/5  (3.50)
Facilities  3.50/5  (3.50)
Atmosphere  3.50/5  (3.50)



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Great experience, September 20, 2004
Reviewer: fimbo1977

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Maintenance   4.00/5  (4)
Cleanliness   4.00/5  (4)
Facilities   4.00/5  (4)
Atmosphere   4.00/5  (4)

I had a good night and day here last year. I was going en route from Melbourne to Adelaide, and as all hostels in Melbourne were full with the world cup on, I decided to stop in Ballarat before heading on to Adelaide.

The Sovereign Hill goldmining town is a great place, which should definitely not be missed ; its like stepping back in time. The YHA is right next door, and as a guest you get a special deal on the ticket price. Mine was good for both the afternoon I arrived and next day. You check in through the Lodge reception, and I can honestly say that the staff were great. I had a late bus on the night, and they were really good with storing my bags and stuff, and when I was at a loose end they gave me access to a TV room to watch some sport. You must not miss Sovereign Hill and the YHA is the most convenient place to base yourself for it.
 
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(Review ID: 11123)
 
Small modern hostel, July 24, 2003
Reviewer: sonia

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Maintenance   3.00/5  (3)
Cleanliness   3.00/5  (3)
Facilities   3.00/5  (3)
Atmosphere   3.00/5  (3)

Check in staff at nearby Lodge unbelievably rude & extremely unhelpful.However,the hostel rooms were clean & the beds comfortable.The kitchen & communal area are open plan & all of the rooms open out into it.Ideal location for Sov Hill.
 
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