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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,574 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 5 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $127/night.
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Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 7-minute walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Housekeeping is available once per stay. YHA Sydney Harbour offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
4204 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
$220
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Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central

Wake Up! Sydney Central

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers 451 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
2617 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$130
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The Pacific House
The Pacific House

The Pacific House

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay. The Pacific House Hostel offers 45 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
2514 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
$144
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Little Drifter Bondi
Little Drifter Bondi

Little Drifter Bondi

19 Lamrock Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel in Sydney, 5-minute walk to Bondi Beach A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine. Little Drifter Bondi Beach offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
2185 reviews
Location
6.1 km from city centre
$170
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Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Waterfront hostel with a rooftop terrace and a bar This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities. Additionally, an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
1032 reviews
Location
6.3 km from city centre
$197
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Big Hostel
Big Hostel

Big Hostel

212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel in Sydney, 6-minute walk to Hyde Park This hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are onsite. Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
2627 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
$153
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Stoke Beach House
Stoke Beach House

Stoke Beach House

24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Manly Beach This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, free use of bicycles, and laundry facilities. Stoke Beach House - Hostel offers 33 accommodations with fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
843 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
$139
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Cozy M Hotel
Cozy M Hotel

Cozy M Hotel

132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Circular Quay This smoke-free hotel features a rooftop terrace, a microwave in a common area, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a TV in a common area. Change of towels is available on request. Cozy M Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
1008 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
$141
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Little Drifter Surry Hills
Little Drifter Surry Hills

Little Drifter Surry Hills

207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Hyde Park Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Little Drifter Surry Hills offers 42 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
1744 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
$192
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Coogee Beach House
Coogee Beach House

Coogee Beach House

171 Arden Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Beach hostel in Sydney with beach bars 2 beach bars, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a vending machine. Weekly housekeeping is available. Coogee Beach House - Hostel offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.2
Good
571 reviews
Location
6.5 km from city centre
$168
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Travel insights for hostels in Sydney

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Sydney including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is April ($74). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is November ($177).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Sydney?

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Sunday ($100). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $250.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $38, rising to an average cost of $196, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $38 for a 4-star hostel in Sydney for tonight.

How much is a Sydney hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Sydney this weekend for as little as $51/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $45/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $51/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was $42 per night.
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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 $77 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Cambridge Lodge is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Sydney. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Cambridge Lodge
Cambridge Lodge

Cambridge Lodge

109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$77
Avg. per night
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Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers

417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$92
Avg. per night
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Summer House Backpackers
Summer House Backpackers

Summer House Backpackers

153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$94
Avg. per night
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Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$102
Avg. per night
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790 on George Backpackers
790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers

790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$110
Avg. per night
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Sydney Central Inn
Sydney Central Inn

Sydney Central Inn

428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$113
Avg. per night
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Original Backpackers
Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers

160-162 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$113
Avg. per night
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Newtown Backpackers
Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$113
Avg. per night
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The Village Glebe
The Village Glebe

The Village Glebe

256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$115
Avg. per night
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Nomads Sydney
Nomads Sydney

Nomads Sydney

477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$117
Avg. per night
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Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel
Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel

Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel

Rear 63, The Corso, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night
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The Pod Sydney
The Pod Sydney

The Pod Sydney

Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$121
Avg. per night
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Siesta Sydney
Siesta Sydney

Siesta Sydney

301 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$129
Avg. per night
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Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$130
Avg. per night
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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 5 December 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Sydney categorized by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$220
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Little Drifter Surry Hills
Little Drifter Surry Hills

Little Drifter Surry Hills

207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$192
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Manly Bunkhouse
Manly Bunkhouse

Manly Bunkhouse

35 Pine Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$145
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Cozy M Hotel
Cozy M Hotel

Cozy M Hotel

132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$141
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2 stars and under
Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$130
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Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers

417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$92
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Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central

Wake Up! Sydney Central

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$130
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The Village Glebe
The Village Glebe

The Village Glebe

256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$115
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Cambridge Lodge
Cambridge Lodge

Cambridge Lodge

109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$77
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The Pacific House
The Pacific House

The Pacific House

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$144
Avg. per night
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Bayswater Boutique Lodge
Bayswater Boutique Lodge

Bayswater Boutique Lodge

Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
$119
Avg. per night
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Newtown Cozy Stays
Newtown Cozy Stays

Newtown Cozy Stays

Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$105
Avg. per night
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Falcon Lodge
Falcon Lodge

Falcon Lodge

Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.4 km from city centre
$73
Avg. per night
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Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach
Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach

Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach

Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$251
Avg. per night
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Meriton Suites Kent Street
Meriton Suites Kent Street

Meriton Suites Kent Street

528 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$206
Avg. per night
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Regents Court Apartments Sydney
Regents Court Apartments Sydney

Regents Court Apartments Sydney

18 Springfield Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$245
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Sydney

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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 5 December 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    On average, it’s $127/night for a hostel in Sydney, though $53/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $33/night in Sydney. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in June (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    With an average review score of 9.0 (out of 10) from 3,182 HotelsCombined users, The Pod Sydney is considered the best Sydney hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cambridge Lodge is 4.8 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, making it the closest Sydney hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

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

    Sydney CBD is the most popular area of Sydney to stay in. In the past year, 1% of HotelsCombined users looking for Sydney hostels searched within Sydney CBD. Siesta Sydney is a popular hostel in Sydney CBD if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Sydney closest to The Rocks Markets?

    The most popular Sydney hostel near The Rocks Markets is Yha Sydney Harbour. Yha Sydney Harbour has a rating of 8.9/10 from 4,204 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.3 km from The Rocks Markets.

  • Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

    Hostels in Sydney tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Sydney hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

  • Does Sydney have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 35 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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