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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,498 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 21 May 2026. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is S$ 128/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
4656 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
S$ 171
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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
8.3
Excellent
4673 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
S$ 108
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Siesta Sydney
Siesta Sydney

Siesta Sydney

301 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Siesta Sydney hostel is located in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), within 15 minutes’ walk of major Sydney landmarks in Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Circular Quay. Offering simple accommodation with free WiFi, It is surrounded by an array of dining, entertainment, and shopping venues. Siesta Sydney offers non-smoking double rooms with central air conditioning. All guests receive shared access to bathroom, laundry and kitchen facilities. There is a large communal dining room. Free towels are provided on request. Siesta Sydney is 3 minutes’ walk from Wynyard Train Station. It is 20 minutes’ walk from the Opera House and Bondi Beach is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
3835 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
S$ 108
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790 on George Backpackers
790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers

790 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This smoke-free hostel features conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. 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
2415 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
S$ 100
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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
2820 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
S$ 121
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The Village Glebe
The Village Glebe

The Village Glebe

256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A rooftop terrace, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Little Drifter Glebe offers 54 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
6.9
Good
1687 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
S$ 109
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Cozy M Hostel
Cozy M Hostel

Cozy M Hostel

132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This smoke-free hotel features a rooftop terrace, a microwave in a common area, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a TV in a common area. Change of towels is available on request. Cozy M Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.4
Excellent
1057 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
S$ 108
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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
8.5
Excellent
876 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
S$ 104
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Little Drifter Surry Hills
Little Drifter Surry Hills

Little Drifter Surry Hills

207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Little Drifter Surry Hills offers 42 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
1799 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
S$ 108
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Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel
Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel

Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel

Rear 63, The Corso, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this holiday park. 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. All 27 accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers 27 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Digital television is provided. This Sydney holiday park 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
6.2
Good
555 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
S$ 129
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Travel insights for hostels in Sydney

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

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is June (S$ 81). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is October (S$ 185).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Sunday (S$ 78). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is S$ 114.

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as S$ 21, rising to an average cost of S$ 97, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 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 S$ 27/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 30/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 27/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Sydney?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 18 days before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 18 days ahead was S$ 44 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 S$ 46 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 21 May 2026
These Sydney properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
The Downing Hostel
The Downing Hostel

The Downing Hostel

253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
S$ 46
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
S$ 51
Avg. per night
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Little Drifter Bondi
Little Drifter Bondi

Little Drifter Bondi

19 Lamrock Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 78
Avg. per night
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Cambridge Lodge
Cambridge Lodge

Cambridge Lodge

109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 79
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
S$ 85
Avg. per night
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Big Backpackers Hostel
Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel

212 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 88
Avg. per night
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Manly Bunkhouse
Manly Bunkhouse

Manly Bunkhouse

35 Pine Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
12.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 89
Avg. per night
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Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central

Wake Up! Sydney Central

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 89
Avg. per night
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Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 92
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
S$ 93
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
S$ 93
Avg. per night
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Original Backpackers
Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers

160-162 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 94
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 21 May 2026.
Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Sydney categorized by hostel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
3 stars
Yha Sydney Harbour
Yha Sydney Harbour

Yha Sydney Harbour

110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 171
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Yha Sydney Central
Yha Sydney Central

Yha Sydney Central

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 108
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Little Drifter Surry Hills
Little Drifter Surry Hills

Little Drifter Surry Hills

207 Cleveland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 108
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Cozy M Hostel
Cozy M Hostel

Cozy M Hostel

132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 108
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2 stars and under
Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central

Wake Up! Sydney Central

509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 89
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Little Drifter Bondi
Little Drifter Bondi

Little Drifter Bondi

19 Lamrock Avenue, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 78
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Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 92
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Cambridge Lodge
Cambridge Lodge

Cambridge Lodge

109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 79
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Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

107-109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 61
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Other accommodations in Sydney

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Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney
Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney

Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney

528 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 158
Avg. per night
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Veriu Green Square
Veriu Green Square

Veriu Green Square

18 O'Riordan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 130
Avg. per night
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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
S$ 272
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
S$ 160
Avg. per night
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Hotel Diplomat Sydney
Hotel Diplomat Sydney

Hotel Diplomat Sydney

17 Bayswater Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 106
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 21 May 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 21 May 2026.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    Sydney hostels are S$ 129/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In April is often the cheapest month to book, and in December is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Sydney. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 18/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Sydney for S$ 39/night or less a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Sydney?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Sydney is The Pod Sydney. 3,287 users from HotelsCombined gave the The Pod Sydney a 9.0/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    It is 4.8 km to get from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cambridge Lodge (the nearest Sydney hostel to the airport).

  • 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, 2% of HotelsCombined users looking for Sydney hostels searched within Sydney CBD. Siesta 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 Sydney Chinatown?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Sydney Chinatown while in Sydney, then opt for the popular Maze Backpackers with a 7.4/10 review score from 4,238 users. The distance from Sydney Chinatown to Maze Backpackers is 0.3 km.

  • Should I stay in a Sydney hostel?

    Hostels in Sydney tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Sydney hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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

    Yes, Sydney has 23 hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Yha Sydney Harbour is the most popular Sydney hostel with this amenity.

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