What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

Sydney hostels are S$ 117/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In September 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$ 20/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. 3,131 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, 4% 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 Sydney Chinatown?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Sydney Chinatown while in Sydney, then opt for the popular Maze Backpackers - Sydney with a 7.5/10 review score from 3,714 users. The distance from Sydney Chinatown to Maze Backpackers - Sydney 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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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 June (S$ 104). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is February (S$ 215).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Monday (S$ 98). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 270.

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$ 105, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 24 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$ 24/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 26/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 24/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 S$ 33 per night.

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These Sydney properties are among the highest rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

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9 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia

0.3 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

S$ 40

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Discover well-known properties in Sydney that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,908 hotels in Sydney and price data was last updated on 28 August 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sydney is S$ 116/night.

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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 month to book a hostel in Sydney?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Sydney is June (S$ 104). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is February (S$ 215).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sydney is Monday (S$ 98). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 270.

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$ 105, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 24 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 1 day before your trip to Sydney. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was S$ 33 per night.

Top-rated Sydney hostels

Browse through properties in Sydney that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,908 properties in Sydney and data was last updated on 28 August 2025.

These Sydney properties are among the highest rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

Cheapest hostels in Sydney, Australia

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.

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Where to stay in Sydney

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