Hostels in Sydney

The Pacific House

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

The Pacific House features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Thibaut

From

France

A good place to live quietly. Everything is in a good quality - the breakfast, the towel, the kitchen tools, the toilets …. the rooms are very confortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,547 reviews

Price from

US$138.10

1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

Voted ‘Sydney's Most Popular Hostel’ & 'Best Social Hostel in Oceania' at the 2025 Hostelworld HOSCAR Awards, a stay with Wake Up! Bondi Beach lets you live that iconic Aussie lifestyle.

Sam

From

United Kingdom

Free surf board. Lovely staff

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews

Price from

US$93.14

1 night, 2 adults

Little Coogee Hotel

Coogee, Sydney

Located in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation just 800m from Coogee Beach & Clovelly Beach.

Ilse

From

Indonesia

Social vibe, easy going, good facilities, everything a backpacker can wish for

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,107 reviews

Price from

US$151.03

1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Potts Point

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Tequila Sunrise Potts Point. This hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station and several bars, clubs and restaurants.

Alena

From

Slovakia

When I arrived Alejandro at the reception welcomed me kindly and explained everything and helped me with my luggage. I booked a hostel and that is exactly what I got and on top of it free breakfast and also free dinner. Automatic pancake machine during breakfast was amazing! Hot water and teas and coffee were available 24/7. Dinner was freshly cooked every evening and very delicious. This all makes the accommodation in this hostel a great value. Also Bryan from the reception, Geraldine, as well as all other staff were very kind. I found people staying in the hostel very friendly, they were mostly spanish and french speaking. Both bed mattress and pillow were new and comfortable, I would say perfect. Bed sheet and pillow cover very clean.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews

Price from

US$52.68

1 night, 2 adults

Siesta Sydney

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.

Oleksandr

From

Ukraine

Good price and location. The staff is very friendly, they checked me in earlier than indicated.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,082 reviews

Price from

US$112.57

1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Sydney Central

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

Man Yu Miranda

From

Hong Kong

On top of meeting new people in the hostel, there are bar and club areas, with free drinks, different mingling activities, and most importantly, my favorite, free tours around Sydney: including beach walks, coastal walks, and city historic tours on Monday Wednesday, and Friday. The staff and tour guide Alex will even take superb drone photos and air-drop them immediately to you! I genuinely loved these tour surprises! I would for sure stay again next time I visit Sydney.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,527 reviews

Price from

US$93.14

1 night, 2 adults

YHA Sydney Harbour

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

TOAN NGOC THANH

From

Vietnam

Friendly staffs and the check-in/ check-out process is easy and modern. The room is clean and comfortable with the bathroom inside. We enjoyed the New Year Party on the top of the building.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,716 reviews

Price from

US$144.06

1 night, 2 adults

Stoke Beach House

Manly, Sydney

Looking for more than the average hotel experience? You’re in the right place!

Anna

From

Poland

Excellent customer service. Beautiful facilities and very comfy mattresses.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,003 reviews

Price from

US$93.81

1 night, 2 adults

Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney

Darlinghurst, Sydney

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 11-minute walk from Art Gallery of New South...

Wakawaaka

From

United States

Renovated a month ago. Spacious bathroom, shower, new utensils, new bed, comfy duvet, accommodating staff, and nice location! They even have various daily event programs.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

Price from

US$50.66

1 night, 2 adults

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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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Maze Backpackers - Sydney

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 3,008 reviews

790 on George Backpackers

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,966 reviews

The Pacific House

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,547 reviews

Summer House Sydney City

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

AZZURRO POD HOTEL Darling Harbour- Near ICC

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 3,902 reviews

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,527 reviews

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,573 reviews

London Gate Backpackers Hotel

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

YHA Sydney Harbour

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,716 reviews

YHA Sydney Central

Popular with guests booking hostels in Sydney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,017 reviews

Save money on hostels in Sydney and nearby – budget options available

Nomads Sydney

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2

Good - What previous guests thought, 977 reviews

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.

From US$103.10 per night

Maze Backpackers - Sydney

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 3,008 reviews

Welcome to Maze Backpackers – Your Home Away from Home! Located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD, our hostel offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.

From US$100.51 per night

The Lansdowne Hotel

Chippendale, Sydney

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2

Good - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews

The Lansdowne Hotel offers accommodation in Sydney, located an 11-minute walk from Central Station and opposite the busy Broadway Shopping Centre.

From US$97.16 per night

The Village Glebe

Glebe, Sydney

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,787 reviews

The Village Glebe offers accommodation in Sydney, in the inner city suburb of Glebe.

From US$73.71 per night

Cambridge Lodge

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 841 reviews

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

From US$91.80 per night

PodBed Coogee Beachside

Coogee, Sydney

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews

PodBed Coogee Beachside in Sydney provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$100.17 per night

YHA Sydney Harbour

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,716 reviews

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

From US$160.14 per night

790 on George Backpackers

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,966 reviews

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.

From US$92.13 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Sydney and nearby

Sydney Central Inn

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews

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.

From US$137.36 per night

Big Backpackers Hostel

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,655 reviews

Welcome to Big Backpackers Hostel – Your Home Away From Home in the Heart of Sydney!

From US$92.47 per night

Highfield Private Hotel

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews

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

From US$127.85 per night

Original Backpackers

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2

Good - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews

Set in a refurbished Victorian-style mansion, Original Backpackers offers free unlimited Wi-Fi . Guests have access to a large shared kitchen and a communal lounge area with cable TV and Netflix.

From US$113.91 per night

Mad Monkey East Side

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Mad Monkey East Side is all about location - right in the midst of Kings Cross with bars, restaurants & cafes all around.

From US$147.41 per night

Mad Monkey Downtown

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Head up to our fantastic rooftop for skyline views and sunny vibes, or unwind in our charming courtyard – both perfect spots for mingling and making new friends.

From US$108.41 per night

Mad Monkey Broadway

Chippendale, Sydney

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

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.

From US$119.74 per night

Little Drifter Surry Hills

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Central Railway Station, All rooms offer bed linen. The Little Drifter Surry Hills is just metres from bus stops offering bus services to Sydney’s top attractions.

From US$187.61 per night

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YHA Sydney Central

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,017 reviews

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

From US$93.81 per night

Boarding House in Center of City

Ultimo, Sydney

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

In a prime location in the Ultimo district of Sydney, Boarding House in Center of City is set less than 1 km from Central Station Sydney, 1.7 km from International Convention Centre Sydney and 2.2 km...

Pad Hostel

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Pad Hostel in Sydney provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

Stay Today Hostel

Hostel in Sydney CBD, Sydney

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Located within 5.4 km of Australian National Maritime Museum and 5.6 km of The Star Event Centre, Stay Today Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Sydney.

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews

Voted ‘Sydney's Most Popular Hostel’ & 'Best Social Hostel in Oceania' at the 2025 Hostelworld HOSCAR Awards, a stay with Wake Up! Bondi Beach lets you live that iconic Aussie lifestyle.

From US$180.24 per night

Little Coogee Hotel

Coogee, Sydney

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,107 reviews

Located in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation just 800m from Coogee Beach & Clovelly Beach.

From US$164.16 per night

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Wake Up! Sydney Central

Avg. price/night: US$119.94

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,527 reviews

Best hostel I've ever been in my whole life! Room was clean Common spaces were very big All was super clean A lot of events to meet new people

Guest review by

Pasquale

Solo traveller

AZZURRO POD HOTEL - Central Sydney

Avg. price/night: US$118.24

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 2,422 reviews

Great location and the rooms are clean. Everything in the kitchen and bathroom works well. The staff are approachable, and it's a budget-friendly hostel!

Guest review by

Stephanie

Solo traveller

AZZURRO POD HOTEL - Central Sydney

Hostel in Potts Point, Sydney

Avg. price/night: US$118.24

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 2,422 reviews

Amazing value and superb location on the city. Much cheaper than other hostels, very small but clean and everyone super friendly. Female only so I felt very safe. En-suite in the dorms as well as bathroom on the hall so plenty of facilities. Kitchen was good size and clean.

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Elise

Solo traveller

Mad Monkey Potts Point

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews

The hostel has a great location! There’s always at least one staff in case you need any help, free dinner every day and it’s perfect to socialize with other backpackers. All in all a place to recommend!

Guest review by

Sarah

Solo traveller

The Pacific House

Hostel in Woolloomooloo, Sydney

Avg. price/night: US$153.44

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,547 reviews

Probably one of the best hostel vibes I’ve experienced. Great location, within walking distance to many attractions. The train station, light rail and buses are also close. I liked the various daily social activities the hostel provided and the free breakfast. The dining area is also a great way to meet people and is always lively. Bunk beds are quite big ( much bigger than standard) with curtains, charger and lamp.

Guest review by

Sarah

Solo traveller

AZZURRO POD HOTEL - Central Sydney

Avg. price/night: US$118.24

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 2,422 reviews

I was impressed that the hostel seemed clean - with staff cleaning daily, and also AC worked marvellously in my room. Easy check in. Good quiet hostel if you're looking for a cheap stay in a great location.

Guest review by

Elisha

Solo traveller

AZZURRO POD HOTEL - Central Sydney