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Popular hostels in Sydney
Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,729 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 1 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is .
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
3925 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
$68
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
3865 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$54
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
$57
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
2481 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$56
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
$48
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
$46
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
$59
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
$51
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Manly Beach This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, free use of bicycles, and laundry facilities. Stoke Beach House - Hostel offers 33 accommodations with fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
800 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
$56
110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Set in Sydney, Bondi Backpackers is a five-minute walk from Sculpture by the Sea and features a saltwater swimming pool. It also provides free wireless internet. DVD/video rental, 24-hour security and a guest lounge are just some of the convenient services at the hostel. For outdoorsy types the hostel has a wide range of activities, such as snorkeling and surfing. The rooms at Bondi Backpackers have a laptop safe, a ceiling fan and an in-room closet. Those staying in the rooms also have access to a shared bathroom. A satisfying breakfast is available each morning, and there are also numerous cafés and eateries close by. Sydney's well-known attractions are within close proximity to Bondi Backpackers, with Bondi Beach only a 10-minute stroll away. The hostel also offers parking for guests.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
981 reviews
Location
6.3 km from city centre
$54
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 day to stay in a hostel in Sydney?
The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Friday ($63). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $281.
How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $26, rising to an average cost of $137, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $29 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 $29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $32/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $34/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 $43 per night.
Top-rated Sydney hostels
Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,729 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Sydney. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
$75
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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 $31 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 1 July 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Sydney we've come across for the dates selected. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
243-247 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night
153 Forbes Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$31
Avg. per night
40 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$34
Avg. per night
$34
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7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
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$39
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17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$39
Avg. per night
6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$39
Avg. per night
790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$41
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$43
Avg. per night
207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$45
Avg. per night
417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$46
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 1 July 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Sydney. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
$141
2 stars and under
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$64
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5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$158
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6.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$348
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2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$309
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$137
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252 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$148
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$106
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$95
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$1,746
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