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Well located in the centre of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.4 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum, 1.8 km from The Star Event Centre and 1.8 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

location, staff, clean, breakfast and dinner

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8.1
Very good
1,337 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Well situated in the Woolloomooloo district of Sydney, The Pacific House is set 500 metres from Hyde Park Barracks Museum, 400 metres from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1 km from The Royal Botanic Gardens. Each accommodation at the 4-star hostel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. The units feature bed linen.

Very well presented quality fit out all around.

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8.5
Very good
2,334 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV.

Great staff, especially Nora on the travel desk. Great place for all age groups. Ideal location The organised outings are fun to do Would definitely stay again

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8.1
Very good
2,072 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

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.

Great location on The Rocks, fabulous view from roof top bar of Opera House & right beside Sydney Bridge, clean, friendly staff

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8.6
Fabulous
4,654 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

The Lansdowne Hotel is a 10 minute walk from Chinatown and a 20 minute walk from Darling Harbour. Hop on a bus from outside the hostel, and you will reach Circular Quay, The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in less than 20 minutes.

The Lansdowne Hotel offers a range of private rooms and shared dormitory rooms. All rooms feature modern furnishings and were renovated in May 2017. Free WiFi is available.

Staff amazing Bar super nice downstairs, free voucher if you stay at the hostel ;)

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8.2
Very good
155 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

The refurbished property is home to a spacious living areas showcasing panoramic views of Bondi, the coastline and its surrounds. The multi-story hostel offers a range of room types from private twin and double rooms to 4 and 6 share mixed dormitories with a number of premium dormitory options looking straight over Bondi Beach.

It’s great located beach front, lots of restaurants and boutiques. Nice staff, a whole kitchen to store food and cook.

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8.5
Very good
883 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Offering free WiFi, Manly Bunkhouse is located just 5 minutes' walk from Manly Beach. Most accommodation features a kitchenette. Guests enjoy a communal lounge area and kitchen.

Each room has a private bathroom, a locker, linen and private rooms also have a fridge and towels are provided. At Manly Bunkhouse you will find a large sunny garden and BBQ facilities.

The staff were really friendly and accomodating. The location of the hostel can't be beat. I've stayed here before and I will again. Bargain.

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8.1
Very good
314 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Looking for more than the average hotel experience? You’re in the right place! Located 200 meters from Manly Beach, the newly renovated Stoke Beach House is more than just a place to rest your weary head after a night of partying. It’s about escaping the mundane every day and reigniting your sense of belonging, adventure and curiosity.

· Discounts at local venues

Excellent customer service. Beautiful facilities and very comfy mattresses.

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8.4
Very good
612 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Featuring a terrace, Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney is set in Sydney in the New South Wales region, less than 1 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and a 10-minute walk from Art Gallery of New South Wales. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

It was my home for 3 months, I would return, great place, atmosphere, thanks to the staff for the good attention

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8.4
Very good
505 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Featuring a rooftop terrace with views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, The Social Hotel, Sydney offers accommodation in the trendy Darlinghurst district. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Guests can access the roof terrace with panoramic views of the eastern suburbs and Sydney Harbour.

Thank you the Social Hotel. It was so good to stay here for few days. The team are very nice and friendly. The rooms are so clean. They have cleaners all day long. You can have pizza night and bbq night to meet other people for cheap price. It’s next to train station, supermarket, pubs and shops. You can find a rooftop with a view to the bridge and the opera. I very recommand this place for one night or long time. Thank you so much !!

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8.1
Very good
320 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • The Village Bondi Beach
    Budget options available

    Located just 2 minutes' walk from world famous Bondi Beach, The Village Bondi Beach offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms.

    the staff is amazing and spacious rooms good location

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,298 reviews
  • Maze Backpackers - Sydney
    Budget options available

    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.

    The location, staff and the entire Maze experience

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,741 reviews
  • London Plane Backpackers
    Budget options available

    Situated in Sydney and with Hyde Park Barracks Museum reachable within 1.4 km, London Plane Backpackers features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    It was in a great location and had everything we needed.

    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 409 reviews
  • Mad Monkey Broadway
    Budget options available

    Mad Monkey Broadway is located less than 10 minutes' walk from the University of Technology Sydney. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms have a shared bathroom.

    Clean and enough facilities, hostel rules are enforced.

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 764 reviews
  • PodBed Coogee Beachside
    Budget options available

    Situated only 2 minutes' walk from Coogee Beach, this property offers private rooms, dormitories and pod rooms, a communal terrace and a shared kitchen.

    Aya and Bebak were awesome always here to help people 👍

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 370 reviews
  • Summer House Newtown
    Budget options available

    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,...

    Cheapest accommodation I found I Sydney, Thank you

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 674 reviews
  • Original Backpackers
    Budget options available

    Set in a refurbished Victorian-style mansion, Original Backpackers offers free unlimited WiFi daily, a reception and a home gym.

    Free breakfast every day, free dinner 3 times a week

    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 452 reviews
  • Cambridge Lodge
    Budget options available

    Located a 5-minute walk from Stanmore Railway Station, the Cambridge Lodge offers free street parking and free WiFi in public areas.

    Lovely welcome by the receptionist, comfortable beds and perfect location for me.

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 526 reviews

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  • YHA Sydney Harbour
    Central location

    The award-winning YHA Sydney Harbour boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.

    I like the roofdeck and the staff, and the location.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,653 reviews
  • The Pacific House
    Central location

    Well situated in the Woolloomooloo district of Sydney, The Pacific House is set 500 metres from Hyde Park Barracks Museum, 400 metres from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1 km from The Royal...

    Convenient, clean and responsible use of facilities.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,334 reviews
  • Wake Up! Bondi Beach
    Central location

    Located seconds from the sand and surf, Wake Up! Bondi Beach boasts a rooftop terrace furnished with umbrellas and deck chairs and has panoramic views of Bondi Beach, the coastline and its surrounds.

    clean bathrooms and rooftop area, perfect location

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 883 reviews
  • Wake Up! Sydney Central
    Central location

    Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central boasts a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities.

    The location and their friendly and welcoming staff

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,071 reviews
  • Manly Bunkhouse
    Central location

    Offering free WiFi, Manly Bunkhouse is located just 5 minutes' walk from Manly Beach. Most accommodation features a kitchenette. Guests enjoy a communal lounge area and kitchen.

    Its comfy, quiet, quite clean for a hostel, very flexible for booking

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 314 reviews
  • Big Backpackers Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    Very handy to train station , plenty of places to eat.

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,730 reviews
  • YHA Sydney Central
    Central location

    This award-winning hostel, with indoor pool is housed in a heritage listed building opposite Central Station in Sydney CBD (Central Business District).

    I absolutely love this place so central to everything

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,010 reviews
  • Siesta Sydney
    Central location

    Siesta Sydney hostel is located in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), within 15 minutes’ walk of major Sydney landmarks in Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Circular Quay.

    Great value for money. Basic facilities but good value.

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,455 reviews
  • Coogee Beach House
    Central location

    Coogee Beach House offers accommodation in Sydney, just 40 metres from Coogee Beach. Local shops, restaurants, bars and cafes are all within a 5-minute walk.

    Friendly staff and room-mates. Fabulous location and value

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 493 reviews
  • 790 on George Backpackers
    Central location

    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.

    Great location, really convenient, comfortable bed.

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,498 reviews
  • Mad Monkey Downtown
    Central location

    Mad Monkey Downtown is a 2022 newly renovated hostel in the heart of Kings Cross. We offer FREE Wifi, FREE gym access, FREE events & FREE Xbox in our common area.

    The location is very close to the bus or train station

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 289 reviews
  • Mad Monkey Coogee Beach
    Central location

    Located opposite Sydney’s popular Coogee Beach, Mad Monkey Coogee Beach offers dormitory rooms and free use of fishing equipment and snorkeling gear.

    It was clean. Staff actually cleaned the property.

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 167 reviews
  • The Village Surry Hills
    Central location

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from Central Railway Station, The Village Surry Hills offers guests 500MB of free WiFi each day. All rooms offer bed linen.

    The location is great. Good barbie (hostel's courtesy)

    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 702 reviews
  • Nomads Sydney
    Central location

    Nomads Sydney is in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It is 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Darling Harbour and several cafes, bars and nightlife options.

    Friendly relaxed atmosphere, close to centre of Sydney.

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,135 reviews
  • Sydney Central Inn
    Central location

    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.

    excellent location, room was clean and spacious enough

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 494 reviews
  • Highfield Private Hotel
    Central location

    Highfield Hotel offers private room with access to free WiFi and a shared kitchen. Kings Cross Railway Station is a 3-minute walk away.

    No breakfast available u could use the kitchen facilities.

    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 418 reviews
  • Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel
    Central location

    Located just 80 metres from Manly Beach, Boardriders offers budget accommodation aimed at young guests.

    The bed was so perfect everything was excellent thanks.

    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 412 reviews
  • Sydney Backpackers
    Central location

    Sydney Backpackers is a trendy hostel located in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 30-minute drive from Sydney Airport.

    Staff were really helpful and it’s a great location.

    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 868 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Sydney

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 666 reviews
    Quaint and pocket-friendly, with hidden nooks. Ideal for travelers seeking an intimate, budget-friendly haven away from the typical hostel buzz.
    Madeleine
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 595 reviews
    It's my first time in Sydney and I was looking for a comfortable but budget friendly accomodation. Gladly I found this hostel! Kudos to the staff for a good service and for keeping the area clean! Will surely reccomend it to everyone I know!
    Madeleine
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 595 reviews
    hostel was really good equipped with the best kitchen I’ve ever seen in a youth hostel. the bed were very comfortable, and the toilets very clean.
    Charli
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £164.27
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,226 reviews
    Definitely recommended. Location is the big winner at this hotel, it being an easy walk to the Rocks, harbour, Opera House and varied public transport. It isn't cheap however it is very convenient in a safe and attractive area. Our room was pleasant and the bed extremely comfortable. I believe a major refurbishment is planned in the future so small jobs and paintwork don't seem to be updated as you would expect for the cost.
    Ivan
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,422 reviews
    The location was amazing, everything you need right outside, convenience store, groceries, cafes, restaurants, central train station 2 blocks away. For a budget hostel it has everything you need for a short and cheap stay, super clean and modern, staff were really friendly, personal and helpful.
    Amanda
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £83.68
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 493 reviews
    It was really nice to discover that this hostel is at the end of the gorgeous Bondi to Coogee walk. Staff are friendly and hostel has everything backpackers need, a kitchen, book swap, WIFI...
    Mary Malissa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £55.27
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 4,201 reviews
    It was as expected. Cheap for a reason, but I felt safe, which was important. The room had a pale green prison cell vibe, which is quite fun if you want to know what that is like. There is even a weird washbasin in the corner, rather than the bathroom, to add to the vibe. Fluorescent lights complement the effect. It is nice and close to the airport so it is fine for an overnight stay if you are not into anything fancy.
    Jane
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £112.61
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 61 reviews
    After booking the premises we noted that the property was very third grade and they did not except refunds so we just had to pay. This is more a Backpacker's Hostel and not suitable for normal guests even if it's cheap. By the advertising it looked like it had an ensuite. Not correct. You have to share the bathroom. When I asked about this they said there is only one room with an ensuite and it's booked. We ended up finding alternate accommodation and decided not to stay in this dump.
    ELS
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.23
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 412 reviews
    Nothing can beat the location. Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean. Spacious. Felt safe. What else do you need from backpackers hostel :)!
    Radka
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 591 reviews
    Perfect choice for female travellers The hostel is quite convenient, good location and great if you are on a budget too. The design for me is a bit simple, I would add some details to get it more vibrant. In general, a clean and safe place to stay for a reasonable price!
    Emma
    Solo traveller

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