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The Village Bondi Beach, hotel in Sydney

Located just 2 minutes' walk from world famous Bondi Beach, The Village Bondi Beach offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms.

Staff were very welcoming and the vibe was awesome. Rooms were very comfortable, clean and fresh Great value for money Brilliant location
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$80.08
per night
Wake Up! Sydney Central, hotel in Sydney

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities.

Good location right next to Central Station Friendly welcoming staff Good atmosphere.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
2,284 reviews
Price from
$102.22
per night
YHA Sydney Harbour, hotel in Sydney

The award-winning Sydney Harbor YHA features spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Harbor.

The location was great. The beds were fine, it was clean. We had a private room with private bathroom. No shampoo. A slight bump in the floor. The breakfast was good but could have been earlier. We paid about $160 USD for one night, so not a great bargain, but better than the hotels in the area. Walk to the bridge and opera house.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
5,215 reviews
Price from
$108.19
per night
Sydney Pod Hotel - Central Sydney, hotel in Sydney

Located in Sydney and within a 7-minute walk of Sydney Central Station, Sydney Pod Hotel - Central Sydney features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

I stayed on the first level and found access to at least 3 bathrooms on that floor very handy. Hot shower was consistent and bed was comfortable. Really liked the blackout privacy curtain and my own powerpoint with shelf to charge things. The Goki app was a great way to securely access the building and room and communicate with staff. The towel deposit was refunded after my stay. Only a 5min walk from Museum station to get a train directly to and from the airport. A very well run, clean and primely located place to stay in Sydney.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
1,125 reviews
Price from
$82.44
per night
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney, hotel in Sydney

Well located in the Sydney Central Business District district of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is located a 12-minute walk from Sydney International Convention Centre, 0.9 miles from...

I loved everything! The meals with everyone was a great way to socialize! The staff and everyone staying was so friendly!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
2,044 reviews
Price from
$84.04
per night
The Pacific House, hotel in Sydney

The Pacific House features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
2,798 reviews
Price from
$125.45
per night
Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney, hotel in Sydney

Featuring a terrace, Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney is located in Sydney in the New South Wales region, a 11-minute walk from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 0.6 miles from Art Gallery of New South...

Comfort for backpacker
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
628 reviews
Price from
$56.75
per night
Manly Bunkhouse, hotel in Sydney

Offering free WiFi, Manly Bunkhouse is located just 5 minutes' walk from Manly Beach. Most accommodations features a kitchenette. Guests enjoy a communal lounge area and kitchen.

Great location and clean facility
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
345 reviews
Price from
$91.60
per night
Stoke Beach House, hotel in Sydney

Looking for more than the average hotel experience? You’re in the right place!

Really nice hostel, great location close to the beach, good breakfast options, and kitchen people were very friendly!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
712 reviews
Price from
$92.92
per night
Wake Up! Bondi Beach, hotel in Sydney

Located seconds from the sand and surf, Wake Up! Bondi Beach features a rooftop terrace furnished with umbrellas and deck chairs and has panoramic views of Bondi Beach, the coastline and its surrounds...

Great location!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
965 reviews
Price from
$108.85
per night
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  • Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,047 reviews

    Well located in the Sydney Central Business District district of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is located a 12-minute walk from Sydney International Convention Centre, 0.9 miles from...

    the service of the entire staff and how the beds are

  • Stoke Beach House
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 713 reviews

    Looking for more than the average hotel experience? You’re in the right place!

    Modern clean and super social, staff were incredible

  • The Village Glebe
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,574 reviews

    The Village Glebe offers accommodations in Sydney, in the inner city suburb of Glebe.

    Love events and people are friendly ,staffs are exceptionally helpful

  • 790 on George Backpackers
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,589 reviews

    In a convenient location in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), this backpacker hostel has free WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, plus air-conditioned rooms with secure lockers.

    It's the best location. It has lift and breakfast.

  • Big Backpackers Hostel
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,824 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and free luggage storage, Big Backpackers Hostel is located in a convenient location within walking distance from the city's attractions in Sydney.

    Check-in staff was kind and nice. Manager is lovely.

  • Maze Backpackers - Sydney
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,162 reviews

    Maze Backpackers is a lively hostel with an excellent location in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), 5 minutes' walk from Central Station. It offers 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.

    Perfect location and good vibes. I’ll come back ❤️

  • Nomads Sydney
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,159 reviews

    Nomads Sydney is in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It is 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Darling Harbor and several cafes, bars and nightlife options.

    Lovely friendly staff! Tom and Scotty were brilliant!

  • London Plane Backpackers
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 465 reviews

    Located in Sydney and with Hyde Park Barracks Museum reachable within a 17-minute walk, London Plane Backpackers has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Location! it looks far, but it is close to everything!

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Sydney

  • The Village Bondi Beach
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Located just 2 minutes' walk from world famous Bondi Beach, The Village Bondi Beach offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms.

    The staff were fantastic, so friendly and super helpful

  • YHA Sydney Harbour
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,215 reviews

    The award-winning Sydney Harbor YHA features spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Harbor.

    I've stayed here many times! My fave accommodation

  • The Pacific House
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,798 reviews

    The Pacific House features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.

    Friendly staff, well located, big kitchen, very clean.

  • Wake Up! Bondi Beach
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 965 reviews

    Located seconds from the sand and surf, Wake Up! Bondi Beach features a rooftop terrace furnished with umbrellas and deck chairs and has panoramic views of Bondi Beach, the coastline and its surrounds...

    clean bathrooms and rooftop area, perfect location

  • Manly Bunkhouse
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 345 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Manly Bunkhouse is located just 5 minutes' walk from Manly Beach. Most accommodations features a kitchenette. Guests enjoy a communal lounge area and kitchen.

    Its comfy, quiet, quite clean for a hostel, very flexible for booking

  • Wake Up! Sydney Central
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,284 reviews

    Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities.

    The location and their friendly and welcoming staff

  • Lord Wolseley Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 195 reviews

    Located in Sydney, within a 14-minute walk of Australian National Maritime Museum and 0.8 miles of The Star Event Centre, Lord Wolseley Hotel provides accommodations with a garden and a bar, and free...

    The hotel is a quaint friendly place. Great location.

  • YHA Sydney Central
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,759 reviews

    This award-winning hostel, with indoor pool is housed in a heritage listed building opposite Central Station in Sydney CBD (Central Business District).

    Excellent stay for backpackers. I will visit soon.

  • Siesta Sydney
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,754 reviews

    Siesta Sydney hostel is located in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), within 15 minutes’ walk of major Sydney landmarks in Darling Harbor, The Rocks and Circular Quay.

    The property is accessible everywhere in the city.

  • Mad Monkey Broadway
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 844 reviews

    Mad Monkey Broadway is located less than 10 minutes' walk from the University of Technology Sydney. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms have a shared bathroom.

    Very nice and cosy property with a fantastic location !

  • Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 624 reviews

    Located less than 10 minutes' walk from Sydney's Central Train Station, the young and vibrant Secret Garden Backpackers offers modern dormitory accommodations with shared bathroom, kitchen and laundry...

    The location the conviviality for staff and people met here

  • Coogee Beach House
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 505 reviews

    Coogee Beach House offers accommodations in Sydney, just 131 feet from Coogee Beach. Local shops, restaurants, bars and cafes are all within a 5-minute walk.

    Friendly staff and room-mates. Fabulous location and value

  • Cambridge Lodge
    Central location
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 618 reviews

    Located a 5-minute walk from Stanmore Railway Station, the Cambridge Lodge offers free street parking and free WiFi in public areas.

    The room was spacious for a shared 2 bed dormitory.

  • PodBed Coogee Beachside
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 401 reviews

    Located only 2 minutes' walk from Coogee Beach, this property offers private rooms, dormitories and pod rooms, a communal terrace and a shared kitchen.

    Aya and Bebak were awesome always here to help people 👍

  • Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 177 reviews

    Located opposite Sydney’s popular Coogee Beach, Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach offers dormitory rooms and free use of fishing equipment and snorkeling gear.

    It was clean. Staff actually cleaned the property.

  • The Village Surry Hills
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 810 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from Central Railway Station, All rooms offer bed linen. The Village Surry Hills is just yards from bus stops offering bus services to Sydney’s top attractions.

    The location is great. Good barbie (hostel's courtesy)

  • Original Backpackers
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 515 reviews

    Set in a refurbished Victorian-style mansion, Original Backpackers offers free unlimited WiFi . Guests have access to a large shared kitchen and a communal lounge area with cable TV and Netflix.

    Free breakfast every day, free dinner 3 times a week

  • Mad Monkey Downtown
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 358 reviews

    Mad Monkey Downtown is a 2022 newly renovated hostel in the heart of Kings Cross. We offer FREE Wifi, FREE gym access, FREE events & FREE Xbox in our common area.

    The location is very close to the bus or train station

  • Trademark Hostel Sydney
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 88 reviews

    Located in Sydney and with Hyde Park Barracks Museum reachable within a 16-minute walk, Trademark Hostel Sydney has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    It's the epicentre of backpacking life in Sydney

  • Sydney Central Inn
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 537 reviews

    Sydney Central Inn occupies a heritage building in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It offers free WiFi, shared kitchen, shared lounge area and laundry facilities.

    excellent location, room was clean and spacious enough

  • Newtown Backpackers
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 770 reviews

    Offering an outdoor plunge pool, a communal terrace and a shared lounge area, Newtown Backpackers is located in the heart of Newtown, just 3 minutes' walk from King Street's bustling restaurants, bars...

    Cheapest accommodation I found I Sydney, Thank you

  • Sydney Backpackers
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 944 reviews

    Sydney Backpackers is a trendy hostel located in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 30-minute drive from Sydney Airport.

    Staff were really helpful and it’s a great location.

  • Highfield Private Hotel
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 425 reviews

    Highfield Hotel offers private room with access to free WiFi and a shared kitchen. Kings Cross Railway Station is a 3-minute walk away.

    L'emplacement est au top, tout est accessible à pied.

  • Boardrider Backpackers and Budget Motel
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 437 reviews

    Located just 262 feet from Manly Beach, Boardriders offers budget accommodations aimed at young guests.

    I had a private room with bathroom - very clean and comfy!

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Hostels that guests love in Sydney

  • Avg. price/night: $125.45
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,284 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever been in my whole life! Room was clean Common spaces were very big All was super clean A lot of events to meet new people
    Pasquale
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,125 reviews
    Great location and the rooms are clean. Everything in the kitchen and bathroom works well. The staff are approachable, and it's a budget-friendly hostel!
    Stephanie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,125 reviews
    Amazing value and superb location on the city. Much cheaper than other hostels, very small but clean and everyone super friendly. Female only so I felt very safe. En-suite in the dorms as well as bathroom on the hall so plenty of facilities. Kitchen was good size and clean.
    Elise
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 387 reviews
    The hostel has a great location! There’s always at least one staff in case you need any help, free dinner every day and it’s perfect to socialize with other backpackers. All in all a place to recommend!
    Sarah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $125.45
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,798 reviews
    Probably one of the best hostel vibes I’ve experienced. Great location, within walking distance to many attractions. The train station, light rail and buses are also close. I liked the various daily social activities the hostel provided and the free breakfast. The dining area is also a great way to meet people and is always lively. Bunk beds are quite big ( much bigger than standard) with curtains, charger and lamp.
    Sarah
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,438 reviews
    The location was amazing, everything you need right outside, convenience store, groceries, cafes, restaurants, central train station 2 blocks away. For a budget hostel it has everything you need for a short and cheap stay, super clean and modern, staff were really friendly, personal and helpful.
    Amanda
    Group
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,125 reviews
    I was impressed that the hostel seemed clean - with staff cleaning daily, and also AC worked marvellously in my room. Easy check in. Good quiet hostel if you're looking for a cheap stay in a great location.
    Elisha
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 414 reviews
    The hostel offers budget-friendly accommodation without compromising on cleanliness or safety. Conveniently located near popular attractions and public transportation, making it easy for backpackers to explore the area.
    Alyssa
    Group
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,125 reviews
    Lovely hostel for all girls, safe and comfy! The price is reasonable and budget friendly good for student like me and backpackers)
    Lilian
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,125 reviews
    If you are a backpacker/tourist like me that is on a budget, this hostel is for you! Accommodation is incredibly cheap, great ambience and atmosphere. The rooms are on high standard regardless what you’ve paid for. One thing I love the most is that it is close to everything like shopping centre, restaurants, railway station as well as close to Sydney Opera House and other tourist attraction.
    Emily
    Solo traveler

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