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Popular hostels in Sydney

Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,609 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is £69/night.
These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Sydney. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Located close to Wynyard Railway Station, this 3-star hostel provides free Wi-Fi. It also features a ticket service, an express check-in and check-out feature and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
3824 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Offering a rooftop pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi, Sydney Central Yha is just a short walk from Sydney Chinatown. It also offers a ticket service, laundry facilities and a car rental desk.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
3769 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Within 20 minutes' walk from Town Hall Railway Station, The Pacific House Hostel offers guests an ideal base while in Sydney. It also provides free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.4
Excellent
2359 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Set in the vibrant Haymarket, Wake Up! Sydney is surrounded by popular shopping spots and a variety of nightlife options. It is also a brief car trip from Luna Park and Australian National Maritime Museum.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
2434 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Located close to Town Hall Railway Station, this beachfront 3-star hostel provides a private beach. It also offers complimentary wireless internet and is within a short walk of Paddy's Market.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.3
Good
1466 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Situated within a 10-minute walk of Central Railway Station, The Pod Sydney is an ideal base when in Sydney. It also provides free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
3106 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
Rear 63, The Corso, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Located within driving distance of Moore Park, Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel provides comfortable rooms with free wireless access. The various facilities this beachfront hostel offers include luggage storage, a coffee bar and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
6.0
Good
512 reviews
Location
7.2 mi from city centre
19 Lamrock Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Situated in Bondi Beach, The Village Bondi Beach - Hostel provides 2-star accommodation and laundry facilities, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi. It is designed exclusively for adults.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
2082 reviews
Location
3.8 mi from city centre
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Situated less than a 20-minute walk from Central Railway Station, The Village Surry Hills features free Wi-Fi. It is designed for adults only.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
1678 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This beachfront hostel is conveniently located in Manly and offers its guests free Wi-Fi. It also features a diving centre, an express check-in and check-out feature and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
772 reviews
Location
7.2 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Sydney

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Sydney.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is December (£32). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is October (£75).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Wednesday (£19). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £60.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as £16, rising to an average cost of £58, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £16 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 £20/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 £21/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 48 days before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 48 days ahead was £19 per night.

Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,609 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
These Sydney properties are among the highest rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
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Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
£66
Avg. per night
135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£34
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 £14 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. Global Backpackers Port Douglas is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 24 April 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.
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38 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£14
Avg. per night
110 Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£15
Avg. per night
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£17
Avg. per night
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£17
Avg. per night
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£18
Avg. per night
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£18
Avg. per night
9 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£18
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£19
Avg. per night
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£20
Avg. per night
417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£20
Avg. per night
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
£20
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
£21
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 24 April 2025.
hostels located in the Sydney area sorted by price and hostel class. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Sydney.
3 stars
110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2 stars and under
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Other accommodations in Sydney

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Sydney. There are 5,609 properties in Sydney and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is £69/night.
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.5 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
£81
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.7 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£99
Avg. per night
95 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£198
Avg. per night
15 Springfield Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£56
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 mi from city centre
£53
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.4 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£44
Avg. per night
Canberra, ACT, Australia
3.1 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£745
Avg. per night
Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£28
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 24 April 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Sydney area(s) or attractions 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 24 April 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    The average price for a hostel in Sydney is £70/night. A good hostel deal in Sydney would be for £38/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £13/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in February, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in April 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 3,106 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

  • 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, 3% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Sydney CBD in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Nomads Sydney is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Sydney closest to The Rocks Markets?

    The most popular hostel in Sydney that’s close to The Rocks Markets is Yha Sydney Harbour. Just 0.2 mi separate Yha Sydney Harbour from The Rocks Markets, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,824 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Yha Sydney Harbour a score of 8.8/10.

  • 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?

    26 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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