What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

$100/night is an average price for a hostel in Sydney throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in February is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Sydney hostels for as low as $34/night. In general, Sydney hostels for $83 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. 3,327 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?

Nomads Sydney happens to be the most popular Sydney hostel near The Rocks Markets among our users. The Nomads Sydney has a current rating of 7.3 from 2,590 HotelsCombined travellers. The Rocks Markets is also conveniently located just 1.8 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 “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

13 hostels in Sydney currently have “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in Sydney with this amenity.

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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 ($61). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is December ($148).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Monday ($39). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $84.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $38, rising to an average cost of $117, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $53 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 $40/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $46/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 22 days before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 22 days ahead was $65 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Sydney, Australia

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.

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The Downing Hostel

249-253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

0.2 km from city centre

Airport shuttle

$61

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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 ($61). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is December ($148).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Monday ($39). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $84.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as $38, rising to an average cost of $117, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $53 for a 4-star hostel in Sydney for tonight.

How much is a Sydney hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 22 days before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 22 days ahead was $65 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Sydney, Australia

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.

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What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

What area of Sydney is most popular to stay in?

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

Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

Does Sydney have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

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