Can you book a 5-star budget hotels in Sydney?

If you're looking to make your Sydney stay extra special, then consider staying at one of the top-rated hotels. The highest-rated budget hotels are Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park ($425/night), Meriton Suites Zetland ($220/night), and Paradox Sydney ($375/night).

How many budget hotels are there in total in Sydney?

There are 1,143 Sydney budget hotels available out of a total 5,859 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

Which are the most popular Sydney budget hotels?

HotelsCombined users’ favourite budget hotels in Sydney are Wynyard Hotel , 790 on George Backpackers , and YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB . With a rating of 8.9/10, YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB is the highest-rated hotel.

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HotelsCombined’s insights for budget hotels in Sydney

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

How much does it usually cost to stay at a budget hotel in Sydney?

On average, a budget hotel room in Sydney costs about $377 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was $377.

Which month has the lowest rates for budget hotels in Sydney?

October is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in Sydney, with average nightly rates around $62. Prices are highest in February, when rates rise to about $435 per night.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for Sydney budget hotels?

Budget hotels in Sydney are most affordable on Thursdays, with average nightly rates around $62. Sundays are usually the most expensive, averaging $413 per night.

Which Sydney neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Sydney tend to stay in Zetland, where a budget hotel costs around $316/night. Another popular neighborhood in Sydney is Alexandria, which is $306/night on average for a budget hotel.

How much is a budget hotel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $172, rising to an average cost of $388, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $120 for a 4-star budget hotel in Sydney for tonight.

How much is a Sydney budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Sydney this weekend for as little as $79/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $79/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $147/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Sydney budget hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Sydney budget hotel at least 38 days before your stay.

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Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

44-50 Mcelhone Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

1.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$189

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How much does it usually cost to stay at a budget hotel in Sydney?

On average, a budget hotel room in Sydney costs about $377 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was $377.

Which month has the lowest rates for budget hotels in Sydney?

October is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in Sydney, with average nightly rates around $62. Prices are highest in February, when rates rise to about $435 per night.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for Sydney budget hotels?

Budget hotels in Sydney are most affordable on Thursdays, with average nightly rates around $62. Sundays are usually the most expensive, averaging $413 per night.

Which Sydney neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Sydney tend to stay in Zetland, where a budget hotel costs around $316/night. Another popular neighborhood in Sydney is Alexandria, which is $306/night on average for a budget hotel.

How much is a budget hotel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $172, rising to an average cost of $388, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $120 for a 4-star budget hotel in Sydney for tonight.

How much is a Sydney budget hotel room this weekend?

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Sydney budget hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Sydney budget hotel at least 38 days before your stay.

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