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Popular hostels in Sydney
Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,730 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 5 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $78/night.
These are some of the hostels in Sydney with the highest demand. Users can use the filters present to refine their search even further.
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All filters110 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
3926 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
$41
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
3689 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
$28
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
3868 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$34
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
2397 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
$35
109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Jackaroo Hostel Sydney is situated in Sydney and offers free wireless internet. It is steps from Kings Cross, restaurants and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
6.9
Good
566 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
$55
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
2482 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$34
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a nightclub, steps from Capitol Theatre This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Sydney Central Inn - Hostel offers 15 accommodations with rice cookers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.3
Good
1470 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
$29
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with free parking, near Enmore Theatre Coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a library are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. Cambridge Lodge - Hostel offers 31 accommodations. Accommodations all include kitchenettes. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
1048 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
$29
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel in Sydney, steps from World Square Shopping Centre 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
3120 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
$37
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
$31
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 May ($59). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is February ($115).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Sydney?
The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Thursday ($63). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $113.
How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $17, rising to an average cost of $78, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $17 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 $18/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $22/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $18/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?
Save money by booking a hostel at least 9 days before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 9 days ahead was $26 per night.
Top-rated Sydney hostels
Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,730 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 5 July 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.
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$88
Avg. per night
9 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
$45
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 $19 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Secret Garden Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 5 July 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.
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$19
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$21
Avg. per night
$21
Avg. per night
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$23
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$23
Avg. per night
17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$24
Avg. per night
$24
Avg. per night
6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$24
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$24
Avg. per night
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$25
Avg. per night
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$27
Avg. per night
42-44 Denison Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$28
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 5 July 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
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
$88
2 stars and under
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$39
Avg. per night
6 Cremorne Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$75
Avg. per night
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$35
Avg. per night
$111
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O'Riordan St And Bourke Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$97
Avg. per night
203 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$120
Avg. per night