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Surrounded by restaurants, cafes and clubs in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), The Downing Hostel features free WiFi, shared kitchen facilities and an on-site bar/restaurant. It is 150 metres from Hyde Park and 2 minutes' walk from Museum Railway Station. The Downing Hostel is 15 minutes' walk from Central Station and bus terminal. Sydney Opera House is 2.5 km from the hostel. It is 15-minute train from Sydney International Airport. The front desk can help organise a range of activities including archery, bowling and tennis. The adults-only Downing Hostel Sydney offers private and dormitory rooms. All guests have access to shared bathroom facilities and free laundry and ironing facilities. There is a bistro downstairs, which offers a variety of meals. Guests can store their valuables in the office if required.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Sydney
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Downing Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Hey Chu
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of The Downing Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

The Downing Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Downing Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property cannot accommodate guests under 18 years of age and over 35 years of age. Children cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please note for group bookings of 4 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

If booking more than one bed in a dormitory room, we cannot guarantee that guests will be allocated the same room.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Downing Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.

FAQs about The Downing Hostel

  • The Downing Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at The Downing Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Downing Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Downing Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Downing Hostel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Downing Bar
    • Hey Chu