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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 ₹ 7,316/night.
The following hostels are among the most sought after in the Sydney area. Users can utilize the filters available to narrow down their search.
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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
1228 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 2,680
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
₹ 2,455
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Village Surry Hills is situated in Sydney and is a short walk from Central Railway Station. It is located in close proximity to many popular bars, clubs and restaurants.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
6.9
Good
769 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
₹ 2,593
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
₹ 2,266
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Boasting a popular location, Sydney Central YHA provides views of Sydney, and is minutes from University of Technology, Sydney. It offers free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a swimming pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
5579 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 2,337
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
₹ 2,401
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
₹ 2,755
16 Orwell Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney Central Backpackers is set in Sydney and is close to nearby sightseeing spots, such as Boomerang, Elizabeth Bay. It is also located just moments from Kings Cross.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.5
Good
412 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
₹ 1,875
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
₹ 2,922

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:November
Average price in Sydney:₹ 7,316/night
Cheapest price found:₹ 1,836/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
₹ 1,904 - ₹ 12,841
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
₹ 2,031 - ₹ 13,427
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.
These Sydney properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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79 Palmer Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,423
Avg. per night
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,101
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,920
Avg. per night
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,615
Avg. per night
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,922
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
₹ 2,907
Avg. per night
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,730
Avg. per night
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,005
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 ₹ 1,366 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
These Sydney properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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141 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,366
Avg. per night
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,503
Avg. per night
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,670
Avg. per night
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,831
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,836
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. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,455
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 3,005
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 1,920
3 stars
3 stars
477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,680
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 3,101
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,337

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Other accommodations in Sydney

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Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 3,256
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
₹ 6,428
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 10,602
Avg. per night
80 Pyrmont Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,718
Avg. per night
11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,823
Avg. per night
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,844
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
33.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 12,021
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.
Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Sydney neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

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?

    Hostels in Sydney will cost ₹ 7,317 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,904 per night. A good deal on a Sydney hostel would be ₹ 5,717 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in March may be more expensive, whereas booking in June is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Sydney, The Pod Sydney is currently the best, based on 1,840 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

  • 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?

    The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Sydney is Sydney CBD, according to our data. 0% of users who searched for hostels in Sydney looked for properties in Sydney CBD. If you’re interested in staying in Sydney CBD, consider the Siesta Sydney - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Sydney closest to Darling Harbour?

    Sydney Backpackers - Hostel happens to be the most popular Sydney hostel near Darling Harbour among our users. The Sydney Backpackers - Hostel has a current rating of 5.8 from 962 HotelsCombined travellers. Darling Harbour is also conveniently located just 0.5 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?

    Yes, there are 23 hostels in Sydney with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Yha Sydney Harbour (based on user data).

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