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Popular hostels in Sydney

Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,829 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 14 August 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is ₹ 7,534/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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110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Housekeeping is available once per stay. YHA Sydney Harbour offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
3973 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
₹ 4,295
417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only hostel in Sydney with a 24-hour front desk Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Maze Backpackers offers 200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.5
Good
3711 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
₹ 2,538
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hostel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request. YHA Sydney Central offers 149 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hostel include an indoor pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
3913 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 3,233
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay. The Pacific House Hostel offers 45 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.4
Excellent
2413 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
₹ 3,063
109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with free breakfast, near Circular Quay Free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hostel. Housekeeping is available on request. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross offers 92 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
6.9
Good
565 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
₹ 5,273
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers 451 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
2507 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
₹ 3,050
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel in Sydney, steps from Capitol Theatre A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a communal living room, and a reception hall are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available. The Pod Sydney - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
9.0
Excellent
3128 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
₹ 3,327
Rear 63, The Corso, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Suburban hostel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite. Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers 27 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Digital television is provided. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
6.0
Good
515 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
₹ 2,722
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Manly Wharf This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, free use of bicycles, and laundry facilities. Stoke Beach House - Hostel offers 33 accommodations with fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
813 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
₹ 2,975
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Hyde Park Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Little Drifter Surry Hills offers 42 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.7
Good
1694 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
₹ 2,727

Travel insights for hostels in Sydney

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Sydney including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is July (₹ 420,598). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is December (₹ 893,408).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Sydney?

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Monday (₹ 413,898). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 847,885.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as ₹ 1,567, rising to an average cost of ₹ 6,367, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 1,653 for a 4-star hostel in Sydney for tonight.

How much is a Sydney hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Sydney this weekend for as little as ₹ 1,629/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 1,791/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 1,659/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was ₹ 2,275 per night.

Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,829 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
These Sydney properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
₹ 3,446
Avg. per night
9 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,395
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 ₹ 1,663 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Summer House Kings Cross is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 August 2025
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.
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,663
Avg. per night
110 Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,838
Avg. per night
4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,013
Avg. per night
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,100
Avg. per night
6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 2,100
Avg. per night
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
₹ 2,247
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,277
Avg. per night
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,355
Avg. per night
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 2,412
Avg. per night
160-162 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,450
Avg. per night
17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,482
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
₹ 2,484
Avg. per night
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 2,502
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 14 August 2025.
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.
3 stars
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 4,295
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 3,233
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,727
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
₹ 3,446
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,247
2 stars and under
109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 5,273
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,355
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 2,484
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 3,050
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
₹ 1,663

Other accommodations in Sydney

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Sydney.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 9,746
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
₹ 6,402
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 5,536
Avg. per night
Canberra, ACT, Australia
5.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 92,938
Avg. per night
O'Riordan St And Bourke Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 10,612
Avg. per night
203 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 11,506
Avg. per night
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,063
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 14 August 2025.
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 14 August 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    Hostels in Sydney will cost ₹ 7,534 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 964 per night. A good deal on a Sydney hostel would be ₹ 2,466 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in December may be more expensive, whereas booking in September 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 3,128 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.0/10.

  • 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. 1% 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 Sydney Opera House?

    Yha Sydney Harbour happens to be the most popular Sydney hostel near Sydney Opera House among our users. The Yha Sydney Harbour has a current rating of 8.9 from 3,973 HotelsCombined travellers. Sydney Opera House is also conveniently located just 0.9 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 27 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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