The Pacific House

Hostel★ 4.4 (564 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 37 attractions within walking distance

About

The Pacific House is a hostel to stay in Woolloomooloo. The hostel is close to Ellipsis Gallery and firstdraft, about 0.5 km from St James. Guests rate it 4.4/5 across 564 reviews. Recent guests highlight Rooms are spacious and clean, and the bathrooms are always spotless..

What guests mention

friendly staff3location2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi24h reception

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Ellipsis Gallery0.1 km
firstdraft0.2 km
Artistika0.2 km
Australian Design Centre0.3 km
Speaker's Corner0.3 km
Studio W0.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 387 places to eat🛒 15 supermarkets💊 27 pharmacies & clinics🚌 9 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE) — 4.3 km → all hotels near RSE
Nearest station: St James — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Double Bay Beach — 2.6 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Pacific House?

From The Pacific House, the nearest station, St James, is about 0.5 km away; Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE) is around 4.3 km away (straight-line distances).