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Hostels in Sydney, Australia

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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,836 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 25 July 2024. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is €59/night.
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417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Maze Backpackers is a lively hostel with an excellent location in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), 5 minutes' walk from Central Station. It offers 24-hour reception and laundry facilities. Darling Harbour is a 12-minute walk away. Maze Backpackers Sydney features simple private rooms and dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can relax in the shared TV lounge area or enjoy a game of pool in the games room. Luggage storage and secure lockers are available. Hairdryers and ironing facilities can also be provided. Occupying a heritage-listed building, Maze Backpackers Sydney features fully equipped kitchen facilities and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, clubs and shops. Parking close by: Capital square parking and World Square parking, fees apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.0
Good
3237 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Summer House Backpackers, Sydney offers affordable accommodation with free WiFi, just 1 km from Kings Cross Station and Hyde Park. There are pubs, clubs and restaurants on the doorstep. Located in Woolloomooloo, the property is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanical Gardens. This modern hostel has private rooms and dormitories of various sizes including female-only dormitory rooms. All rooms feature fans, some rooms also offer a small refrigerator. Guests enjoy a garden with BBQ facilities and there is a self-contained-service laundry.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.0
Good
780 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney Central Inn occupies a heritage building in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It offers free WiFi, shared kitchen, shared lounge area and laundry facilities. It is a 5-minute walk from Central Station. Guests enjoy ground floor access to the Chamberlain Bar & Bistro. Surrounded by vibrant nightlife, Sydney Central Inn is 5 minutes' walk from Chinatown and 15 minutes' walk from Darling Harbour. The Sydney Opera House is 10 minutes' drive away. The property can arrange an airport shuttle pick up service. Accommodation at Sydney Central Inn includes dormitory rooms, as well as private rooms with TV and fridge. All rooms have shared spacious bathroom facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.1
Excellent
199 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
16 Orwell Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
5.4
Okay
57 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Offering an outdoor plunge pool, a communal terrace and a shared lounge area, Summer House Newtown is located in the heart of Newtown, just 3 minutes' walk from King Street's bustling restaurants, bars and shops. Accommodation options include private room and dormitories. All include bed linen. All private rooms include a flat-screen TV, and towels, private rooms are not serviced daily only upon requests. At Summer House Newtown you will find a shared kitchen, a BBQ area, luggage storage and free high-speed WiFi. We cannot guarantee that groups will stay in the same room when booking shared dorms. We do not guarantee that the whole stay will be in the same room.
Free Wi-Fi
6.5
Good
798 reviews
Location
3.0 km from city centre
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Featuring free WiFi and free luggage storage, Big Backpackers Hostel is situated in a convenient location within walking distance from the city's attractions in Sydney. The hostel boasts a large terrace with a BBQ and sun deck, for relaxing on a sunny afternoon or enjoying in the evening. It is a 10-minute walk from Darling Harbour. Big Backpackers Hostel is designed with the convenience of the traveller in mind and offers a shared fully equipped kitchen, lounge area with unlimited free WiFi and laundry facilities, which are all open 24- hours for guest use. The hostel staff are available to assist guests with advice on the city. The rooms at Big Backpackers Hostel are a selection of mixed and female-only 8, 6 and 4-bed share dormitories, plus a large range of private rooms most with private bathrooms. The building is fully air-conditioned throughout and each floor is serviced by both an elevator and stairs. CC TV cameras are throughout the common areas of the building. The hostel also promotes eco-friendly practices, including recycling facilities, a service for donating unwanted clothes to community charities. Central Station is within a 5-minute walk from Big Backpackers Hostel, so guests can arrive from Sydney Airport within 20 minutes'. The rooms at Big Backpackers Hostel are a selection of mixed and female-only 8, 6, 4 and 2-bed share dormitories.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.7
Good
1995 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
In a convenient location in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), this backpacker hostel has free WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, plus air-conditioned rooms with secure lockers. Central Station is a 3-minute walk away. 790 on George Backpackers is a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbour and it is a 30-minute walk to Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guests can chose between private and dormitory accommodation. All rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. All bed linen is provided and the lockers feature individual electric power points. Internet access is available throughout 790 on George Backpackers Hostel. You can relax in the large basement area with a TV and vending machines.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
1924 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Situated within an Art Deco heritage-listed building, YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba offers a range of rooms, a BBQ area, a games room and an impressive former ballroom with a cosy fireplace. The property is just 700 metres from Katoomba Train Station. All rooms include free onsite parking. YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba is 20 minutes’ walk from the famous Three Sisters and Katoomba Scenic World Railway. Katoomba Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away. Accommodation options include multi-share or private en suite double and twin rooms and family en suite rooms. The tour desk can arrange local activities including abseiling, mountain biking and horse riding. YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba also offers a communal kitchen.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
2072 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The award-winning YHA Sydney Harbour boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Wynyard Station, or if travelling by light rail, the Bridge St stop is also a 10-minute walk from the property. The hostel features private and dormitory rooms, a TV lounge, billiards and a fully equipped communal kitchen. YHA Sydney Harbour is located in the heart of the historic Rocks district, surrounded by heritage buildings, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. It is 650 metres from the Museum of Contemporary Art and less than 20 minutes' walk from the iconic Bridge Climb, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Hostel facilities include a 24 / 7 reception desk, free WiFi throughout, a well equipped guest kitchen and guest laundry. Each of the air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom and bed linen is provided. Double rooms include tea / coffee and towels. Shared rooms offer a private locker with a powerpoint. The property comes with solar-powered hot water, rainwater tanks and a unique open-plan design that invites natural light and airflow.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
5369 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Sydney

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Sydney. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 25 July 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:January
Average price in Sydney:€59/night
Cheapest price found:€20/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Monday
€21 - €96
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€48 - €92
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 4,836 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
These Sydney properties are among the highest rated by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.
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79 Palmer Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€106
Avg. per night
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€31
Avg. per night
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€30
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
€23
Avg. per night
392 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€35
Avg. per night
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€30
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509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€37
Avg. per night
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€28
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Sydney, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Sydney that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Sydney can be found for as low as €17 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Secret Garden Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Sydney at the moment. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€17
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€18
Avg. per night
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€18
Avg. per night
141 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€18
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Sydney

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Sydney to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Sydney at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Sydney. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
2 stars and under
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3 stars
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4 stars +
207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

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Other accommodations in Sydney

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80 Pyrmont Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€186
Avg. per night
11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€186
Avg. per night
271 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€121
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€116
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€110
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
€61
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€59
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Sydney

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Sydney to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Sydney area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. More information on a given hostel can be accessed by clicking the hostel's name within the map.

Facts about staying in Sydney

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Sydney to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 July 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    €59/night is an average price for a hostel in Sydney throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in June is the most expensive month to book, and in August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Sydney hostels for as low as €21/night. In general, Sydney hostels for €48 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    Based on our data, The Pod Sydney is the best Sydney hostel, with a rating of 9.0/10 from 1,922 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cambridge Lodge is the nearest hostel in Sydney to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, at a distance of 4.8 km.

  • What area of Sydney is most popular to stay in?

    The most popular neighbourhood is Sydney CBD, with 1% of our users looking to stay in Sydney searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Nomads Sydney is a popular hostel in Sydney CBD that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Sydney closest to Darling Harbour?

    The most popular hostel in Sydney that’s close to Darling Harbour is Sydney Backpackers. Just 0.5 km separate Sydney Backpackers from Darling Harbour, the city’s most popular attraction. 990 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Sydney Backpackers a score of 5.9/10.

  • Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

    Staying in a Sydney hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Sydney tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

  • Does Sydney have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 22 Sydney hostels list “Air-conditioned” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Sydney with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Yha Sydney Harbour.

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