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171 Arden Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2 beach bars, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.4
Good
585 reviews
Location
6.5 km from city centre
S$ 174

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 May (S$ 46). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sydney is December (S$ 113).

How much is a hostel in Sydney tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Sydney tonight starting as low as S$ 23, rising to an average cost of S$ 112, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 36 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$ 36/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 42/night. For a 4-star hostel in Sydney, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 36/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 S$ 47 per night.

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.
249-253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
S$ 46
Avg. per night
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 76
Avg. per night
186 Arden Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
S$ 88
Avg. per night
256 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
S$ 92
Avg. per night
477 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 95
Avg. per night
5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 98
Avg. per night
428 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 106
Avg. per night
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 109
Avg. per night
50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 116
Avg. per night
132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 119
Avg. per night
35 Pine Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
12.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 125
Avg. per night
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 129
Avg. per night
24-28 Raglan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 137
Avg. per night
110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 150
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Sydney

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
132 Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 119
2 stars and under
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 109
107-109 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 101
110 Campbell Parade, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 150
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 129
109 Cambridge Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
S$ 76

Other accommodation in Sydney

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 116
Avg. per night
O'Riordan St And Bourke Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 190
Avg. per night
11 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 346
Avg. per night
488 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 277
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Sydney

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Facts about staying in Sydney

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Sydney?

    Sydney hostels are S$ 101/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In May is often the cheapest month to book, and in March is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Sydney. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 27/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Sydney for S$ 87/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. 3,565 users from HotelsCombined gave the The Pod Sydney a 9.1/10 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 - Hostel (the nearest Sydney hostel to the airport).

  • 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 Sydney Central Inn - Hostel with a 7.8/10 review score from 1,707 users. The distance from Sydney Chinatown to Sydney Central Inn - Hostel 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 “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Sydney has 1 hostel with “Pool” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Newtown Backpackers is the most popular Sydney hostel with this amenity.

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