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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 4,713 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 25 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is ₹ 6,814/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
1231 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 2,761
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Big Hostel is located in Sydney and is close to the area's tourist attractions. It has complimentary wireless internet access and features a rooftop terrace with impressive city views.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.7
Good
1922 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
₹ 2,000
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
6.8
Good
655 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
₹ 2,499
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Situated within walking distance of Wynyard Railway Station, Sydney Harbour YHA offers guests an ideal base when in Sydney. Popular features include a rooftop terrace, plus it presents views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4982 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
₹ 3,083
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
756 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
₹ 2,499
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
2937 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
₹ 2,178
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
5496 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 2,247
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Wake Up Sydney Central is a modern base while visiting Sydney and is close to everything the area has to offer. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.1
Excellent
2158 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
₹ 3,166
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
1808 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 2,185

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 25 April 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:November
Average price in Sydney:₹ 6,814/night
Cheapest price found:₹ 1,833/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
₹ 1,900 - ₹ 12,816
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
₹ 2,027 - ₹ 13,401
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 4,713 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 25 April 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
₹ 3,416
Avg. per night
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,529
Avg. per night
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,915
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
₹ 2,916
Avg. per night
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 2,916
Avg. per night
27 Orwell Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,833
Avg. per night
50 Sir John Young Cresent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,749
Avg. per night
301 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 6,853
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 ₹ 1,666 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Sydney Backpackers - Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 25 April 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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7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,666
Avg. per night
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,750
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,833
Avg. per night
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,916
Avg. per night
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,916
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 25 April 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
₹ 2,499
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 3,166
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,000
3 stars
3 stars
477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,761
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 3,083
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,247

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Other accommodations in Sydney

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95 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 22,726
Avg. per night
5 York Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 11,325
Avg. per night
57 York Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 28,077
Avg. per night
80 Pyrmont Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,585
Avg. per night
11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,496
Avg. per night
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,224
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
33.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 11,921
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
₹ 5,429
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 25 April 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 25 April 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    Hostels in Sydney will cost ₹ 6,815 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,900 per night. A good deal on a Sydney hostel would be ₹ 5,706 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 1,838 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cambridge Lodge - Hostel 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 963 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.

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