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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,898 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 20 August 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $88/night.
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Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

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
4000 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
$49
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Maze Backpackers - Sydney
Maze Backpackers - Sydney

Maze Backpackers - Sydney

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
3713 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
$29
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Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

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
3929 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$38
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The Pacific House
The Pacific House

The Pacific House

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
2418 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
$35
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Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

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
6.0
Good
566 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
$75
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The Village Glebe
The Village Glebe

The Village Glebe

256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Star Casino Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. The Village Glebe - Hostel offers 29 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
7.0
Good
1618 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
$29
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Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central

Wake Up! Sydney Central

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
2513 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$35
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The Pod Sydney
The Pod Sydney

The Pod Sydney

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
3131 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
$39
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Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel
Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel

Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel

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
$34
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Stoke Beach House
Stoke Beach House

Stoke Beach House

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
814 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
$34
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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 ($55). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is December ($114).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Monday ($54). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $122.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $19, rising to an average cost of $75, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $19 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 $19/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $20/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $19/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 $26 per night.
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Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,898 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 20 August 2025.
Some of the best Sydney hostel options as decided by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
Yha Hobart Central
Yha Hobart Central

Yha Hobart Central

9 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
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Adelaide Central YHA
Adelaide Central YHA

Adelaide Central YHA

135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$47
Avg. per night
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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 $19 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 20 August 2025
These Sydney properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
Summer House Kings Cross
Summer House Kings Cross

Summer House Kings Cross

153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$19
Avg. per night
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Mango Tourist Hostel
Mango Tourist Hostel

Mango Tourist Hostel

110 Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$21
Avg. per night
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Alice Lodge
Alice Lodge

Alice Lodge

4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$21
Avg. per night
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Newtown Backpackers
Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
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Alice's Secret Travellers Inn
Alice's Secret Travellers Inn

Alice's Secret Travellers Inn

6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$24
Avg. per night
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Big Hostel
Big Hostel

Big Hostel

212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$25
Avg. per night
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Backpackers Newcastle
Backpackers Newcastle

Backpackers Newcastle

42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$26
Avg. per night
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790 on George Backpackers
790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers

790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$26
Avg. per night
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Original Backpackers
Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers

160-162 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$26
Avg. per night
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Alice Springs YHA
Alice Springs YHA

Alice Springs YHA

Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$26
Avg. per night
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Sydney Central Inn
Sydney Central Inn

Sydney Central Inn

428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$27
Avg. per night
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Cambridge Lodge
Cambridge Lodge

Cambridge Lodge

109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$27
Avg. per night
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Nomads St Kilda
Nomads St Kilda

Nomads St Kilda

17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$29
Avg. per night
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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 20 August 2025.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$49
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Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$38
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Little Drifter Surry Hills
Little Drifter Surry Hills

Little Drifter Surry Hills

207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$31
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Alice Springs YHA
Alice Springs YHA

Alice Springs YHA

Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
$26
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790 on George Backpackers
790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers

790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$26
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2 stars and under
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$75
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Sydney Central Inn
Sydney Central Inn

Sydney Central Inn

428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$27
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The Village Glebe
The Village Glebe

The Village Glebe

256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$29
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Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central

Wake Up! Sydney Central

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$35
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Summer House Kings Cross
Summer House Kings Cross

Summer House Kings Cross

153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$19
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Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach
Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach

Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach

Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$112
Avg. per night
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Cremorne Point Manor
Cremorne Point Manor

Cremorne Point Manor

6 Cremorne Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$78
Avg. per night
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Cockatoo Island Accommodation
Cockatoo Island Accommodation

Cockatoo Island Accommodation

Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$49
Avg. per night
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Fraser Suites Sydney
Fraser Suites Sydney

Fraser Suites Sydney

488 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$174
Avg. per night
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Adge Hotel and Residences
Adge Hotel and Residences

Adge Hotel and Residences

222 Riley Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$95
Avg. per night
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Mantra on Kent Sydney
Mantra on Kent Sydney

Mantra on Kent Sydney

433 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$160
Avg. per night
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The Pacific House
The Pacific House

The Pacific House

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$35
Avg. per night
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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 20 August 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Sydney area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. More information on a given hostel can be accessed by clicking the hostel's name within the map.

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 20 August 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    $89 per night is how much hostels in Sydney cost, on average. $15 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $30 per night or less is a good deal. Sydney hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with December being the most expensive month to book, and in August being the cheapest.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    The Pod Sydney is the best Sydney hostel according to HotelsCombined users. The Pod Sydney has a rating of 9.0/10 from 3,131 reviews.

  • 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 is the most popular hostel in Sydney closest to Sydney Opera House?

    Yha Sydney Harbour is the most popular hostel in Sydney that’s close to Sydney Opera House (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.9 km from Yha Sydney Harbour to Sydney Opera House. While there may be other hostels near Sydney Opera House, Yha Sydney Harbour is highly rated (8.9/10) by 4,000 users.

  • Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

    Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Sydney on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Sydney offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

  • Does Sydney have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, there are hostels in Sydney with “Pool” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 5 hostels have the “Pool” amenity in the Sydney area. Yha Sydney Central is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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