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If you are a backpacker in Australia, it's likely that you'll need to stay at a hostel during the duration of your trip. Staying in a hostel is cheap, they're scattered everywhere, and some of them can even help you find jobs. Not to mention, hostels are the perfect place for you to meet other backpackers.
This post will go over our 15 favorite hostels in Sydney.
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SUBSCRIBECoogee Beach House offers accommodation in Sydney just 40 meters from Coogee Beach. Local shops restaurants bars and cafes are all within a 5-minute walk. The city is 15 minutes by car and the iconic Bondi Beach is a 10-minute drive, where you can do the coastal walk. Guests enjoy access to a communal lounge with cable TV. The nearest airport is Sydney Airport 8 km from the property.
How much Coogee Beach House costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $20. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Car Parking
Free on-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 171 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia
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Contact: +61 29 66 51162
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The Pod Sydney is one of the best hostels in Sydney for backpackers who like the low-cost nature and sociability of a hostel but would prefer a sense of privacy when it’s time to sleep. The pod-style beds are enclosed on three sides and have a curtain that you can pull closed for bedtime. This hostel offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations, ranging from a 6-bed room to a private room with an en suite bathroom.
How much The Pod Sydney costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $32. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Car Parking
No on-site parking is available.
Address: F6/396 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 8959 1293
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Big hostel is a great place for backpackers who want to stay near the airport. It has a spacious lounge with a TV and also has a large roof terrace with space for lounging. This hostel offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations for budget travelers, ranging from a selection of mixed and female-only 8, 6, and 4-bed shared dorms, plus a large range of private rooms most with private bathrooms.
How much Big Hostel costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $18. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Car Parking
Secured self-parking on-site AUD $38 per day.
Address: 212 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9281 6030
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Summer House offers the perfect backpacker experience with its chilled-out vibes mixed with a party atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to meet & socialize with other adventurers. This hostel offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodation, ranging from a selection of 10, 8, 6, and 4-bed shared dormitories, plus a large range of private rooms most with private bathrooms. It also has an 11-bed female dorm.
How much Summer House Backpackers Sydney costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $20. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out before 07:00 PM.
Car Parking
On-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 153 Forbes St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9358 4327
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Located seconds from the sand and surf Wake Up! Bondi Beach boasts a rooftop terrace furnished with umbrellas and deck chairs and has panoramic views of Bondi Beach the coastline and its surroundings. Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and tour assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a reception hall. All 51 rooms offer free WiFi, ceiling fans, and showers.
How much Wake Up! Bondi Beach costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $20. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
No on-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 110 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia
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Contact: +61 2913 04 660
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Blue Parrot Backpackers is a sociable youth hostel in Sydney, and it is a particular favorite amongst solo travelers. The hostel is located in the stylish Potts Point neighborhood, offering a vibrant nightlife, trendy cafes, and close distances to all of the city’s best attractions. Blue Parrot also offers a perfect atmosphere to socialise with other travelers while relaxing in the large outdoor courtyards or the indoor lounge area.
How much Blue Parrots Backpackers costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $16. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
Free off-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 7 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9356 4888
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Secret Garden Backpackers is beautiful with its sun-trapped garden area complete with faux grass and picnic tables. Secret Garden offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations, ranging selection 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4-bed shared dorms, plus a large range of private rooms most with private bathrooms.
How much Secret Garden Backpackers costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $13. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
Free off-site parking and street parking are available for guests.
Address: 243 Cleveland St, Sydney NSW 2016, Australia
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Contact: +61 296 993 964
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Base Sydney Hostel is renowned for being the ideal place for party backpackers who don’t plan on getting any sleep. Base Sydney arranges themed party nights on Wednesdays which brings together plenty of travelers, giving you a taste of what Sydney's epic nightlife is all about. This hostel offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations, ranging from a selection of 10, 8, 6, and 4-bed shared dorms, plus a large range of private rooms most with private bathrooms.
How much Base Sydney costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $17. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
No on-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 477 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9267 7718
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Wake up! Sydney Central is one of the biggest hostels in the city with 540 beds! This hostel is the perfect place for backpackers and young travelers who are looking to have a fun time. Wake Up! Has a licensed bar, a cafe, and a restaurant, and it’s in the heart of Sydney's backpacking hub, surrounded by nightlife precincts and travel shops. It offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations, ranging from 10 bed mixed dorms to private rooms.
How much Wake up! Sydney Central costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $20. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
Off-site parking is available for guests (AUD $30 per night)
Address: 509 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9288 7888
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Kings Cross offers backpackers from all over the world a fun social atmosphere and friendly environment. The famous Jolly Swagman Kings Cross Backpackers Sydney is well known for being ‘party central’ in Sydney. It offers a wide variety of accommodations ranging from `10-bed mixed dorm to 4-bed female dorms.
How much Mad Monkey Kings Cross costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $17. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
Free on-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 34-36A Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 8004 9947
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Discover all Sydney has to offer by making Jolly Swagman Backpackers your base. This hostel's comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as non-smoking rooms, internet access, television. This hostel offers express check-in/check-out luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, parking space, airport transportation, and other recreational facilities including a garden before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest.
How much Jolly Swagman Backpackers costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $12. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 09:00 AM.
Car Parking
Free off-site parking and street parking are available for guests.
Address: 27 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
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Contact: +61 1800 805 870
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Home Backpackers is a popular choice amongst travelers in Sydney whether exploring or just passing through. A rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and tour or ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a TV in a common area is available. Rooms offer free WiFi and ceiling fans.
How much Home Backpackers costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $18. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
No on-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 238 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Contact: +61 29281 4597
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Sydney Central YHA is housed in a heritage-listed building and is also a three-time recipient (and Hall of Famer) of the Australian Tourism Awards. Sydney Central YHA is in the heart of the city center and close to all the action. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the city from the rooftop outdoor area. Sydney Central YHA offers a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations, ranging from shared dormitory accommodation as well as private rooms. The hostel offers plenty of activities including free wine and cheese nights, pizza nights, walking tours, movie nights with free popcorn, and rooftop BBQs.
How much Sydney Central YHA costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $22. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
Limited on-site parking is available for guests.
Address: 11 Rawson Place Corner of Pitt St and, Rawson Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9218 9000
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Railway Square YHA is one of Sydney’s coolest hostels. It is housed in an old railway station and has tons of space, with high walkways, lots of light, and wide-open common areas. Contemporary accommodation is the funky railway carriages on the former Platform Zero or one of the comfy rooms in the historic 1904 main building.
How much Railway Square YHA costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $17. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Car Parking
Parking is available for guests.
Address: Henry Deane Plaza, 8-10 Lee St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 9281 9666
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This hostel is situated in the heart of the Rocks district where you will be able to find all sorts of boutique stores, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Sydney Harbour YHA offers top-of-the-class hostel facilities including a wide range of air-conditioned accommodations, ranging from 6-bed dorms to private rooms with an en suite bathroom.
How much Sydney Harbour YHA costs?
Dorm bed starts from USD $26. Contact hostel to check the latest price.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Car Parking
24-hour off-site parking is available for guests (AUD 45 per day)
Address: 110 Cumberland Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia
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Contact: +61 2 8272 0900
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