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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,114 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 15 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $338/night.
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Big Hostel
Big Hostel

Big Hostel

212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel in Sydney, a quick walk to Hyde Park This hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are onsite. Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
2588 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
$136
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Falcon Lodge
Falcon Lodge

Falcon Lodge

Sydney, NSW, Australia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as heating and towels. Other amenities include a portable fan.
7.1
Good
165 reviews
Location
5.4 km from city centre
$79
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The Alison Randwick
The Alison Randwick

The Alison Randwick

136-138 Alison Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, an electric kettle, and a mini-fridge.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
983 reviews
Location
4.8 km from city centre
$119
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Wynyard Hotel
Wynyard Hotel

Wynyard Hotel

107 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request. Wynyard Hotel offers 12 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
1398 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
$83
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The Capsule Hotel
The Capsule Hotel

The Capsule Hotel

Level 3, 640 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Adults-only capsule hotel with a nightclub and a bar Along with a nightclub, this capsule hotel has a bar/lounge and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Housekeeping is not available. The Capsule Hotel - Hostel offers 70 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2777 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
$56
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Bayswater Boutique Lodge
Bayswater Boutique Lodge

Bayswater Boutique Lodge

Sydney, NSW, Australia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and heating. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, an electric kettle, and kitchenware and utensils.
8.2
Excellent
681 reviews
Location
1.7 km from city centre
$131
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Native Rose Hotel
Native Rose Hotel

Native Rose Hotel

68 Victoria Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hotel with a restaurant, near Star Casino This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Native Rose Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
157 reviews
Location
3.5 km from city centre
$134
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790 on George Backpackers
790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers

790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Capitol Theatre This smoke-free hostel features conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. 790 on George Backpackers offers 282 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
2202 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$120
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Cambridge Lodge
Cambridge Lodge

Cambridge Lodge

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
7.6
Good
1070 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
$82
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Cockatoo Island Accommodation
Cockatoo Island Accommodation

Cockatoo Island Accommodation

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Riverfront holiday park with a marina and a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free holiday park features a marina, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 coffee shops/cafes, an outdoor tennis court, and conference space. This holiday park has 142 accommodations. Cockatoo Island offers 142 accommodations. An outdoor tennis court and a marina are featured at the holiday park. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
8.5
Excellent
261 reviews
Location
4.8 km from city centre
$86
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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.

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

July is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in Sydney, with average nightly rates around $91. Prices are highest in August, when rates rise to about $634 per night.

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

Budget hotels in Sydney are most affordable on Tuesdays, with average nightly rates around $191. Sundays are usually the most expensive, averaging $414 per night.

Which Sydney neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Sydney tend to stay in Paddington, where a budget hotel costs around $69/night. Another popular neighborhood in Sydney is Woolloomooloo, which is $84/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 $55, rising to an average cost of $482, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $55 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 $151/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $151/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $178/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 85 days before your stay.
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Other accommodations in Sydney

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Sydney. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 15 October 2025.
Nomads Sydney
Nomads Sydney

Nomads Sydney

477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$116
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
$136
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
$121
Avg. per night
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Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments
Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments

Nesuto Woolloomooloo Sydney Apartments

Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$239
Avg. per night
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Meriton Suites Kent Street
Meriton Suites Kent Street

Meriton Suites Kent Street

528 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$282
Avg. per night
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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

100 Murray Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$285
Avg. per night
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Mercure Sydney
Mercure Sydney

Mercure Sydney

818-820 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$236
Avg. per night
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Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

176 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$418
Avg. per night
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Sydney Budget hotels - FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Sydney to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 15 October 2025.

  • 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 ($382/night), Paradox Sydney ($370/night) and Meriton Suites Zetland ($213/night).

  • How many budget hotels are there in total in Sydney?

    There are 1,114 Sydney budget hotels available out of a total 5,317 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

  • Which are the most popular Sydney budget hotels?

    HotelsCombined's users' favourite budget hotels in Sydney are: Great Southern Hotel Sydney, YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB and Mercure Sydney. With a rating of 8.9/10, Mercure Sydney is the highest-rated hotel.

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