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Our top choices for New South Wales hostels

A reception area with a white reception desk, three round mirrors on the wall, and a hanging woven light fixture above the desk.

1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (476 reviews)
"Clean room and great socials out on by staff!"
Canada
Kendra
The price is ￥14,756
￥16,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

2. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (971 reviews)
"Staff are nice and helpful. The room and whole place are outdated and not very clean. Needs upgrading badly."
Australia
George
The price is ￥11,574
￥12,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Maze Backpackers
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

3. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.8 out of 10, Good, (44 reviews)
"Ma"
Canada
Van Tri Dung
The price is ￥6,286
￥6,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A hotel lobby with a Christmas tree, a teal sofa, a round table with a vase, and a large mirror reflecting the street view.

4. Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39

Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.2 out of 10, Good, (28 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
John Edison
The price is ￥11,591
￥12,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Urban Nomad Potts Point - 18-39
A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

5. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (951 reviews)
"Amazing location, very affordable best deal you can find in The Rocks area. Super clean, spacious communal area, and very quiet"
United States
Soline
The price is ￥20,686
￥22,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
YHA Sydney Harbour
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

6. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (870 reviews)
"Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :) "
Australia
Paddianne
The price is ￥14,553
￥16,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
YHA Sydney Central
A sauna with wooden benches and benches covered with blue and white striped towels.

7. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"The Sauna and Cold plunges were a serious touch!"
Australia
George
The price is ￥15,813
￥17,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
The Surf House - Hostel
A swimming pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

8. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (107 reviews)
"This was honestly the dirtiest hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The cleanliness was a major issue and really affected my experience. That said, all of the staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful, and I really appreciated how welcoming and attentive they were"
France
Sarah
The price is ￥18,466
￥20,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
A dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, large windows with metal bars, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

9. Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
1.0 star property
Pyrmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (111 reviews)
"Not the best but I would stay there again"
Australia
BENJAMIN
The price is ￥15,393
￥17,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
A bar with a rustic brick wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and two TVs mounted above the bar area.

10. Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Nomads Sydney - Hostel
1.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
7.0 out of 10, Good, (466 reviews)
"Unfortunately this place has a bedbugs problem "
Australia
Beverley
The price is ￥11,034
￥12,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Nomads Sydney - Hostel
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky terrain, and sparse vegetation.

11. Yamba Central - Hostel

Yamba Central - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yamba
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"Great spot and great food downstairs at the Wobbly Chook."
Australia
Shane
The price is ￥12,259
￥12,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Yamba Central - Hostel
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large sink, and a green-tiled backsplash.

12. Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney

Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
2.0 star property
Surry Hills
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (37 reviews)
"perfect location&affordable prices "
Ireland
Maddison
The price is ￥11,569
￥12,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
An outdoor seating area with a modern building in the background.

13. Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Surry Hills
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (420 reviews)
"Place is basic but really nice helpful check in staff"
Australia
Ian
The price is ￥12,662
￥14,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Big Backpackers Hostel
A covered outdoor patio with a sofa, table, and chairs.

14. Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Stanmore
7.8 out of 10, Good, (289 reviews)
"This was an interesting hostel for sure! Very friendly staff and excellent neighbourhood and I'd definitely stay here again."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥12,136
￥13,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.

15. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great accommodation and surroundings."
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is ￥10,638
￥11,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

16. Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point

Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.2 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"had a nice stay with my friend, recommend for a short stay"
Ireland
Chelsea
The price is ￥10,936
￥12,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point
A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a panoramic view of a mountainous landscape.

17. YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
2.0 star property
Katoomba
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (289 reviews)
"Well-equipped, friendly & conveniently located YHA."
Australia
Guy
The price is ￥10,291
￥11,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
A crowded beach with a walkway along the water.

18. Coogee Beachside - Hostel

Coogee Beachside - Hostel
2.0 star property
Coogee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Staff were very polite and helpful, security is good & location is perfect"
Australia
Robert
The price is ￥10,222
￥11,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Coogee Beachside - Hostel

19. Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
7.2 out of 10, Good, (244 reviews)
"Comfy bed and great pillow "
Australia
Thawangorn
The price is ￥13,153
￥14,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a cozy seating area with cushions.

20. Little Drifter Glebe

Little Drifter Glebe
2.0 star property
Glebe
6.6 out of 10, (136 reviews)
"Charming area & hostel — recently refurbed. Good access to public transport & city. Helpful staff including assistance when my room key malfunctioned."
Australia
KATHLEEN
The price is ￥14,407
￥15,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Little Drifter Glebe
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Top New South Wales Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

8/10 Good
"Very convenient location to The Rocks and Circular Quay."
Kylie 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Find out more about New South Wales

New South Wales Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,981
Accommodation
90 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥7,120
Highest Price
￥22,754

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