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Hostels in Sydney, Australia

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Popular hostels in Sydney

Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,628 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 8 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $113/night.
These are some of the hostels in Sydney with the highest demand. Users can use the filters present to refine their search even further.
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417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Situated amongst well-known attractions, shops and eateries, Maze Backpackers - Sydney is ideal for guests wishing to explore Sydney and its surroundings. It also offers a ticket service, a 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.0
Good
2983 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Featuring an on-site bar, this central Sydney hostel is located just a short stroll from Hyde Park and Darling Harbour. It is steps from George Street, restaurants and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
6.6
Good
1229 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This comfortable hostel in Sydney offers free Wi-Fi, as well as a sun deck and an express check-in and check-out feature. It is surrounded by a range of nightlife options and is within a five-minute walk of Stanmore Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.2
Good
578 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
301 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Set in the centre of Sydney, Siesta Sydney is a short walk from Wynyard Railway Station, and provides easy access to local bars and eateries. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
7.4
Good
2583 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Opened in 1921, Sydney Central Inn is situated in Sydney and offers a private beach, a shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi. It is ideally positioned for guests wanting to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
6.9
Good
668 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
790 on George Backpackers is situated in Sydney and is a short walk from Central Railway Station. It is close to Chinatown, shops and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
1833 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
304 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Providing a shuttle service to Sydney Airport, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, the hotel is a comfortable place to stay in Sydney. It also offers a rooftop terrace, plus views of the Sydney Opera House, Eastern Suburbs and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
376 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
27 Orwell Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Jolly Swagman Backpackers is located amongst Sydney's well-known restaurants and eateries, just a brief stroll from Kings Cross Railway Station. It is moments from Kings Cross.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Location
1.7 km from city centre
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Summer House Newtown is set in Sydney and is within a short walk of nearby landmarks, including The Sandringham Hotel. It also offers luggage storage, a tour desk and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
6.5
Good
747 reviews
Location
3.0 km from city centre
14 Lovel Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Within walking distance of Katoomba Railway Station, No 14 Hostel provides a swimming pool and complimentary Wi-Fi. It is also a brief car ride from Scenic World Blue Mountains and The Three Sisters.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.2
Excellent
622 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Sydney

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Sydney. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:October
Average price in Sydney:$113/night
Cheapest price found:$35/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$42 - $172
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$52 - $164
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 4,628 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Sydney. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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79 Palmer Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$68
Avg. per night
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$62
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$73
Avg. per night
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$58
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$58
Avg. per night
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$55
Avg. per night
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$60
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 $27 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 8 May 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Sydney we've come across for the dates selected. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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141 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$27
Avg. per night
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$30
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153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$33
Avg. per night
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$37
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 8 May 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Sydney. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3 stars
3 stars
477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
301 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Other accommodations in Sydney

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11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$47
Avg. per night
80 Pyrmont Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$335
Avg. per night
11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$337
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1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$338
Avg. per night
38 College Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$213
Avg. per night
2 Lee Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$465
Avg. per night
58-62 Delhi Road, North Ryde, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$142
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$65
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 8 May 2024.
Use the map to find hostels in Sydney that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.

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 8 May 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    $114/night is an average price for a hostel in Sydney throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Sydney hostels for as low as $35/night. In general, Sydney hostels for $57 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Sydney is The Pod Sydney. 1,840 users from HotelsCombined gave the The Pod Sydney a 8.9/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The closest Sydney hostel to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is Cambridge Lodge, which is 4.8 km away.

  • 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, 2% 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 Sea Life Sydney Aquarium?

    Siesta Sydney happens to be the most popular Sydney hostel near Sea Life Sydney Aquarium among our users. The Siesta Sydney has a current rating of 7.4 from 2,583 HotelsCombined travellers. Sea Life Sydney Aquarium is also conveniently located just 0.4 km from this hostel.

  • Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Sydney hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Sydney.

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

    24 hostels in Sydney currently have “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Yha Sydney Harbour, which is the most popular hostel in Sydney with this amenity.

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