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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,679 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 24 July 2026. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is $113/night.
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Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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
4740 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
$195
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Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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
8.4
Excellent
4752 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$133
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The Pacific House
The Pacific House

The Pacific House

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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
8.3
Excellent
2822 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
$149
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Stoke Beach House
Stoke Beach House

Stoke Beach House

24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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 showers. 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
8.6
Excellent
896 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
$132
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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 ($81). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is December ($192).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Friday ($57). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $118.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $39, rising to an average cost of $132, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $46 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 $42/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $42/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was $54/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 $76 per night.

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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 $62 per night. There is currently one property in Sydney that can be booked for this price. The Downing Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sydney. Price data was last updated on 24 July 2026
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.
The Downing Hostel
The Downing Hostel

The Downing Hostel

249-253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
$62
Avg. per night
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Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers

417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$78
Avg. per night
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Nomads Sydney
Nomads Sydney

Nomads Sydney

477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$93
Avg. per night
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Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$96
Avg. per night
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Newtown Backpackers
Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$109
Avg. per night
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Sydney Central Inn - Hostel
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$111
Avg. per night
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Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach
Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach

Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach

186 Arden Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$113
Avg. per night
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Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel

Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel

35 Pine Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
12.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$113
Avg. per night
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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$118
Avg. per night
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Cozy M Hostel
Cozy M Hostel

Cozy M Hostel

132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$122
Avg. per night
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The Pod Sydney
The Pod Sydney

The Pod Sydney

Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$122
Avg. per night
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Coogee Beach House
Coogee Beach House

Coogee Beach House

171 Arden Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$124
Avg. per night
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Glebe Terraces
Glebe Terraces

Glebe Terraces

256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$127
Avg. per night
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Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$131
Avg. per night
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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 July 2026.
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
Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$133
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Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$195
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Cozy M Hostel
Cozy M Hostel

Cozy M Hostel

132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$122
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2 stars and under
Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers

417 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$78
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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$118
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Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$131
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The Pod Sydney
The Pod Sydney

The Pod Sydney

Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$122
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Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

107-109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
$78
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Other accommodations in Sydney

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Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection
Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection

Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection

11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$322
Avg. per night
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Hyde Park Inn
Hyde Park Inn

Hyde Park Inn

271 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$199
Avg. per night
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Ibis Sydney Thornleigh
Ibis Sydney Thornleigh

Ibis Sydney Thornleigh

200 - 212 Pennant Hills Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
20.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$313
Avg. per night
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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 July 2026.
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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 July 2026.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    $117/night is an average price for a hostel in Sydney throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in December is the most expensive month to book, and in August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Sydney hostels for as low as $33/night. In general, Sydney hostels for $89 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Sydney is The Pod Sydney. 3,304 users from HotelsCombined gave the The Pod Sydney a 9.1/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The closest Sydney hostel to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is Cambridge Lodge - Hostel, which is 4.8 km away.

  • What area of Sydney is most popular to stay in?

    Sydney CBD is the most popular area of Sydney to stay in. In the past year, 3% of HotelsCombined users looking for Sydney hostels searched within Sydney CBD. Nomads Sydney is a popular hostel in Sydney CBD if you choose to stay in the area.

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

    Yha Sydney Harbour happens to be the most popular Sydney hostel near The Rocks Markets among our users. The Yha Sydney Harbour has a current rating of 8.9 from 4,740 HotelsCombined travellers. The Rocks Markets is also conveniently located just 0.3 km from this hostel.

  • Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Sydney hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Sydney.

  • Does Sydney have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    2 hostels in Sydney currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Yha Sydney Central, which is the most popular hostel in Sydney with this amenity.

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