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Popular hostels in Sydney

Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,555 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 23 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $154/night.
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110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace. 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. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
3824 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hostel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request. YHA Sydney Central offers 149 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hostel include an indoor pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
3764 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only Sydney hostel in Woolloomooloo with free breakfast 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
8.4
Excellent
2358 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only Sydney hostel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk 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
8.2
Excellent
2434 reviews
Location
0.6 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
7.3
Good
1466 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel in Sydney, steps from World Square Shopping Centre 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. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a communal living room, and a reception hall are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available. The Pod Sydney - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
3106 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
Rear 63, The Corso, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Suburban Sydney hostel in Manly with free breakfast A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite. Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers 27 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Digital television is provided. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
6.0
Good
512 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
19 Lamrock Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a fitness center, a short walk to Bondi Beach Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in a common area. The Village Bondi Beach - Hostel 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. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
2082 reviews
Location
6.1 km from city centre
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near University of Sydney 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. The Village Surry Hills - Hostel 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
7.6
Good
1678 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick 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 shower/tub combinations. 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
8.4
Excellent
772 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre

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 May ($152). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is August ($324).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Sunday ($132). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $262.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $29, rising to an average cost of $121, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $29 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 $36/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $36/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $43/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 48 days before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 48 days ahead was $39 per night.

Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,555 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Some of the very best Sydney hostels as rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
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Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$138
Avg. per night
135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$70
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 $28 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Global Backpackers Port Douglas is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 23 April 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.
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38 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$28
Avg. per night
110 Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$31
Avg. per night
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$34
Avg. per night
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
9 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$39
Avg. per night
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$40
Avg. per night
417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$41
Avg. per night
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$41
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$42
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 23 April 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
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2 stars and under
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Other accommodations in Sydney

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Sydney.
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
$110
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$92
Avg. per night
Canberra, ACT, Australia
5.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$1,547
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$57
Avg. per night
80 Pyrmont Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$278
Avg. per night
11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$283
Avg. per night
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$258
Avg. per night
95 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$411
Avg. per night
222 Riley Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$137
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 23 April 2025.
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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 23 April 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    On average, it’s $154/night for a hostel in Sydney, though $57/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $25/night in Sydney. Try to avoid booking your hostel in November (the most expensive month). Booking in April (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    With an average review score of 8.9 (out of 10) from 3,106 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, 4% of HotelsCombined users looking for Sydney hostels searched within Sydney CBD. Nomads 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 8.8/10 from 3,824 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, 41 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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