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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.

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.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start: The Village Surry Hills - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Redfern Station and Sydney Redfern Station. Guests can enjoy a shared/communal kitchen, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers and bed sheets. Sydney Harbour YHA - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wynyard Station and Sydney Circular Quay Station. Property features include free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Original Backpackers - 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with showers. Sydney Star Backpackers - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Kings Cross Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. You’ll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Elephant Backpacker Sydney - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of St. James Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Sydney, one of Expedia’s 70 hostels could be a great option for you.

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 70°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for Sydney is 47 inches.

In general, Sydney is known for its museums, restaurants, and theaters. Get out into nature with places like Cook + Phillip Park, Hyde Park, and The Domain. Cultural attractions include Theatre Royal, Wentworth Gallery Indigenous Artists, and Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Locals like to shop at Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place.

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 Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), situated 53.5 mi (86.1 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.