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Our top choices for Sydney hostels

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1. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (946 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 ￥20,521
￥22,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
YHA Sydney Harbour
Sundeck

2. The Pacific House Hostel

The Pacific House Hostel
2.0 star property
Woolloomooloo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (56 reviews)
"Friendly staff, generous free breakfast, very decent sized air conditioned room, clean amenities ☺️"
Australia
Jess
The price is ￥12,583
￥13,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
The Pacific House Hostel
Reception

3. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (475 reviews)
"Great hostel to stay at, full of young adults and other travellers. Lots of activities to get to know people, and recently added sauna, ice plunge, and gym. Clean, well maintained, relatively quiet. Only thing is that it is located above a bar/club, so if you are a light sleeper be aware."
Australia
Ava Ashegh
The price is ￥14,030
￥15,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Indoor pool

4. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (867 reviews)
"Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :) "
Australia
Paddianne
The price is ￥15,176
￥16,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
YHA Sydney Central
Shared kitchen

5. 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 ￥15,667
￥17,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
Beach nearby, white sand

6. Little Drifter Bondi Beach

Little Drifter Bondi Beach
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (61 reviews)
"I was visiting for a wedding and it was a lovely place to stay. Short walk to the beach and places to eat, and the staff were very nice. "
Australia
Kaz
The price is ￥11,286
￥12,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Little Drifter Bondi Beach
Printers

7. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (43 reviews)
"Everything was great 👍"
United States
Marle
The price is ￥7,412
￥8,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Exterior

8. Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Surry Hills
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (418 reviews)
"Great place."
Australia
Christopher
The price is ￥11,286
￥12,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Big Backpackers Hostel
Property entrance

9. The Pod Sydney - Hostel

The Pod Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (391 reviews)
"Clean, nice staff!"
United States
amanda
The price is ￥15,945
￥17,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Pod Sydney - Hostel
Lounge

10. Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel

Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"We were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the room was and how quiet the place was. A lovely large window to let fresh air in while sleeping, a comfy bed, friendly and helpful staff. We would definitely stay again, much nicer than a clinical hotel room in our opinion."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥13,852
￥15,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
Courtyard

11. Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.0 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Keeping in mind that this is a hostle, the private room I had was small but very clean and comfortable. I didn't see a dorm but the other guests seemed to be having a very good time. "
Australia
Gene
The price is ￥9,751
￥10,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Original Backpackers
Front of property

12. Stoke Beach House - Hostel

Stoke Beach House - Hostel
1.5 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"Clean room, wonderful location, good vibes."
Australia
Alexander
The price is ￥14,003
￥15,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Stoke Beach House - Hostel
Beach/ocean view

13. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (105 reviews)
"The place is fresh remodeled in side and out as well check in is up stairs but also has check in reception during the day at entrance lobby for customers. Room is clean and comfortable with daily activities including walking beach trails and yoga exercises for everyone."
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥12,408
￥13,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Courtyard view

14. Little Drifter Surry Hills

Little Drifter Surry Hills
2.0 star property
Redfern
7.4 out of 10, Good, (246 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful! Very good price and such a convenient location!"
Australia
Kiearna
The price is ￥13,575
￥14,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Little Drifter Surry Hills
Terrace/patio

15. 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 ￥9,852
￥10,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Maze Backpackers
Family Triple Room | Room amenity

16. Stay Today Hostel

Stay Today Hostel
1.0 star property
Leichhardt
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"Lovely room for a great price, everything really clean and tidy would defo recommend!"
United Kingdom
Jenny
The price is ￥11,820
￥21,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Stay Today Hostel
Living area

17. Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point

Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.2 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"The location and cheap price was my main reason for selecting this hostel."
Ireland
Lara
The price is ￥10,794
￥11,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point
Dining

18. Glebe Terraces

Glebe Terraces
2.0 star property
Glebe
The price is ￥13,164
￥14,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Glebe Terraces
Terrace/patio

19. Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Stanmore
7.8 out of 10, Good, (286 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 ￥12,586
￥13,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
Seasonal outdoor pool

20. Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Newtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (57 reviews)
"Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great"
Australia
Emma
The price is ￥11,141
￥12,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Newtown Backpackers
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Top Sydney Hotel Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent
"As always a great place to stay. Location, convenience,staff,pricing all excellent. My 4th stay in last 2 months. Thank you"
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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Sydney Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,607
Accommodation
67 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥8,188
Highest Price
￥22,573

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Sydney?
By choosing a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for sightseeing during your vacation. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Sydney?
Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start: Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Central Light Rail Station and Capitol Square Light Rail Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi. YHA Sydney Harbour - Located within a 5-minute walk of Circular Quay. Property features include free WiFi, a bar, and a rooftop terrace. You'll find showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross - 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free breakfast and free WiFi. Rooms come with free WiFi. Maze Backpackers - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Square Light Rail Station and Museum Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a game room. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. YHA Sydney Central - 2-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi.
How many hostels should I expect to find in Sydney?
If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Sydney, one of Expedia's 41 hostels could be a great option for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Sydney?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 58°F. Average annual precipitation for Sydney is 34 inches.
What is there to see and do in Sydney?
Overall, Sydney is known for its museums, restaurants, and theaters. Major attractions include Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Get out into nature with places like The Domain, Hyde Park, and Royal Botanic Gardens. Cultural attractions include Theatre Royal, Hyde Park Barracks Museum, and Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
What's the best way to get to and around Sydney while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Sydney in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Sydney Airport (SYD), 5.3 mi (8.6 km) away. An alternative is Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI), situated 28 mi (45.1 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can access metro transit at Martin Place Station, Wynyard Station, and St. James Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from Sydney Circular Quay Station, Exhibition Centre Station, or Sydney Central Station.

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