What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

The average price for a hostel in Sydney is £41/night. A good hostel deal in Sydney would be for £23/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £14/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in May is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney.

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 3,136 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.0/10.

What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Cambridge Lodge is 3.0 mi 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?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Sydney, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Sydney CBD in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Siesta Sydney is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Sydney closest to Hyde Park?

The most popular hostel in Sydney that’s close to Hyde Park is Sydney Backpackers. Just 0.3 mi separate Sydney Backpackers from Hyde Park, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,804 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Sydney Backpackers a score of 8.0/10.

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 “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

22 hostels in Sydney currently have “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Yha Sydney Harbour, which is the most popular hostel in Sydney with this amenity.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is May (£14). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is January (£50).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Tuesday (£11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £56.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as £13, rising to an average cost of £65, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £14 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 £13/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £16/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was £13/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 £19 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Sydney, Australia

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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Summer House Kings Cross

153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

£16

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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,843 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 8 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is £40/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Sydney

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is May (£14). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is January (£50).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Tuesday (£11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £56.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as £13, rising to an average cost of £65, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £14 for a 4-star hostel in Sydney for tonight.

How much is a Sydney hostel room 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 £19 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Sydney, Australia

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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