What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

€52/night is an average price for a hostel in Sydney throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in January is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Sydney hostels for as low as €20/night. In general, Sydney hostels for €46 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 8.9/10 from 1,839 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 - Hostel 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 - Hostel. Just 0.5 km separate Sydney Backpackers - Hostel from Darling Harbour, the city’s most popular attraction. 964 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Sydney Backpackers - Hostel a score of 5.8/10.

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 “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 22 Sydney hostels list “Kitchen/kitchenette” 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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Adventurers Backpackers Resort

79 Palmer Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia

2.2 km from city centre

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