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Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Well located in the centre of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is within 800 metres of Central Station Sydney and less than 1 km of International Convention Centre Sydney.

L
Leonie
From
Germany
Really nice and clean property with good walking distance connections. The staff is amazing, friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner are included and there are many events in the hostel. I highly recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,570 reviews
Price from
US$68.72
1 night, 2 adults

The Pacific House

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

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

J
Jaimie
From
Australia
1: Great location close to the city, in a relatively quiet street. 2: Beautiful historical building 3: Incredible Staff 24/7 4: Lovely travellers 5: Clean kitchen 6: Many areas to relax and work
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,559 reviews
Price from
US$138.33
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

Voted ‘Sydney's Most Popular Hostel’ & 'Best Social Hostel in Oceania' at the 2025 Hostelworld HOSCAR Awards, a stay with Wake Up! Bondi Beach lets you live that iconic Aussie lifestyle.

m
mcferrari
From
Argentina
The location is excellent. The staff was very pleasant and willing to help with anything you needed. The room was large, the beds very comfortable, and there was a locker and power outlets by each bed. There were plenty of bathrooms and they were very clean. I didn't use the kitchen, but it was very large and tidy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
Price from
US$93.30
1 night, 2 adults

Little Coogee Hotel

Coogee, Sydney

Located in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation just 800m from Coogee Beach & Clovelly Beach.

A
Agustina
From
Uruguay
The staff was super nice and the kitchen was always clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,111 reviews
Price from
US$151.29
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Potts Point

Potts Point, Sydney

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Tequila Sunrise Potts Point. This hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station and several bars, clubs and restaurants.

A
Aénor
From
France
Easily one of the top three best hostels in Sydney. The atmosphere is great, the people are friendly, and the staff are responsive. Special shout-out to Alejandro, who was very helpful during our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews
Price from
US$52.77
1 night, 2 adults

Siesta Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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.

J
Julija
From
Slovenia
Exceptional service, probably the best ever. The receptionist is an absolute angel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,088 reviews
Price from
US$112.76
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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

P
PAT
From
Ireland
This is an excellent, modern, quiet and clean property conveniently situated across the street from the central train station - which is on the line from the airports. Also useful as a hub for city centre attractions and the various sport stadia. The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. A special word of thanks to all the girls here - too many names to mention - and to Pearse and Blake who went beyond the call of duty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,532 reviews
Price from
US$93.30
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Sydney Harbour

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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

J
James
From
Australia
Ive stayed in quite a few hostels and this one is up there with the best of them. Clean, comfy, well located. The rooftop bar is great plus too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,709 reviews
Price from
US$144.31
1 night, 2 adults

Stoke Beach House

Manly, Sydney

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

I
Iryna
From
Ukraine
Im in love with this place ! 🫶 People, location, carrying, yoga, service, breakfast, clean towels, toilets, quality of materials - love it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,008 reviews
Price from
US$93.97
1 night, 2 adults

Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney

Darlinghurst, Sydney

Featuring a terrace, Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney is set in Sydney in the New South Wales region, less than 1 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and a 11-minute walk from Art Gallery of New South...

S
Shannah
From
Belgium
It’s a very clean hostel , you can make a lot of friends here . The rooftop and the activity here are so good , the staff are really cool , I’m here for almost two month now and I’m happy that I take this hostel .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$50.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Well located in the centre of Sydney, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Sydney is within 800 metres of Central Station Sydney and less than 1 km of International Convention Centre Sydney.

L
Leonie
From
Germany
Really nice and clean property with good walking distance connections. The staff is amazing, friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner are included and there are many events in the hostel. I highly recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,570 reviews
Price from
US$68.72
1 night, 2 adults

The Pacific House

Woolloomooloo, Sydney

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

J
Jaimie
From
Australia
1: Great location close to the city, in a relatively quiet street. 2: Beautiful historical building 3: Incredible Staff 24/7 4: Lovely travellers 5: Clean kitchen 6: Many areas to relax and work
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,559 reviews
Price from
US$138.33
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

Voted ‘Sydney's Most Popular Hostel’ & 'Best Social Hostel in Oceania' at the 2025 Hostelworld HOSCAR Awards, a stay with Wake Up! Bondi Beach lets you live that iconic Aussie lifestyle.

m
mcferrari
From
Argentina
The location is excellent. The staff was very pleasant and willing to help with anything you needed. The room was large, the beds very comfortable, and there was a locker and power outlets by each bed. There were plenty of bathrooms and they were very clean. I didn't use the kitchen, but it was very large and tidy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
Price from
US$93.30
1 night, 2 adults

Little Coogee Hotel

Coogee, Sydney

Located in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation just 800m from Coogee Beach & Clovelly Beach.

A
Agustina
From
Uruguay
The staff was super nice and the kitchen was always clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,111 reviews
Price from
US$151.29
1 night, 2 adults

Tequila Sunrise Potts Point

Potts Point, Sydney

Awake to free breakfast each morning at Tequila Sunrise Potts Point. This hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station and several bars, clubs and restaurants.

A
Aénor
From
France
Easily one of the top three best hostels in Sydney. The atmosphere is great, the people are friendly, and the staff are responsive. Special shout-out to Alejandro, who was very helpful during our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews
Price from
US$52.77
1 night, 2 adults

Siesta Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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.

J
Julija
From
Slovenia
Exceptional service, probably the best ever. The receptionist is an absolute angel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,088 reviews
Price from
US$112.76
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Sydney Central

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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

P
PAT
From
Ireland
This is an excellent, modern, quiet and clean property conveniently situated across the street from the central train station - which is on the line from the airports. Also useful as a hub for city centre attractions and the various sport stadia. The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. A special word of thanks to all the girls here - too many names to mention - and to Pearse and Blake who went beyond the call of duty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,532 reviews
Price from
US$93.30
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Sydney Harbour

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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

J
James
From
Australia
Ive stayed in quite a few hostels and this one is up there with the best of them. Clean, comfy, well located. The rooftop bar is great plus too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,709 reviews
Price from
US$144.31
1 night, 2 adults

Stoke Beach House

Manly, Sydney

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

I
Iryna
From
Ukraine
Im in love with this place ! 🫶 People, location, carrying, yoga, service, breakfast, clean towels, toilets, quality of materials - love it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,008 reviews
Price from
US$93.97
1 night, 2 adults

Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney

Darlinghurst, Sydney

Featuring a terrace, Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney is set in Sydney in the New South Wales region, less than 1 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and a 11-minute walk from Art Gallery of New South...

S
Shannah
From
Belgium
It’s a very clean hostel , you can make a lot of friends here . The rooftop and the activity here are so good , the staff are really cool , I’m here for almost two month now and I’m happy that I take this hostel .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$50.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

In a prime location in the Ultimo district of Sydney, Boarding House in Center of City is set less than 1 km from Central Station Sydney, 1.7 km from International Convention Centre Sydney and 2.2 km...

Stay Today Hostel

Sydney
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Located within 5.4 km of Australian National Maritime Museum and 5.6 km of The Star Event Centre, Stay Today Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Sydney.

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Nomads Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 979 reviews

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

From US$107.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,013 reviews

Welcome to Maze Backpackers – Your Home Away from Home! Located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD, our hostel offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.

From US$100.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews

Welcome to Big Backpackers Hostel – Your Home Away From Home in the Heart of Sydney!

From US$92.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,417 reviews

Set in Sydney and within 1.2 km of Hyde Park Barracks Museum, AZZURO POD HOTEL - Potts Point features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$108.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,970 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.

From US$92.29 per night

London Gate Backpackers Hotel

Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, London Gate Backpackers Hotel is located in Sydney, 1.6 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 1.1 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews

Head up to our fantastic rooftop for skyline views and sunny vibes, or unwind in our charming courtyard – both perfect spots for mingling and making new friends.

From US$114.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews

The Lansdowne Hotel offers accommodation in Sydney, located an 11-minute walk from Central Station and opposite the busy Broadway Shopping Centre.

From US$97.32 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Sydney and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 575 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.

From US$140.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,419 reviews

Well situated in the Surry Hills district of Sydney, AZZURRO POD HOTEL - Central Sydney is situated 1.2 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum, 1.6 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1.5 km from...

From US$127.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,896 reviews

Well set in the centre of Sydney, AZZURRO POD HOTEL Darling Harbour- Near ICC provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

From US$154.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 362 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.

From US$128.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews

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

From US$114.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Mad Monkey East Side is all about location - right in the midst of Kings Cross with bars, restaurants & cafes all around.

From US$144.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 691 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.

From US$142.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews

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

From US$193.31 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Sydney

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Avg. price/night: US$120.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,530 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
Guest review by
Pasquale
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$127.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,419 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!
Guest review by
Stephanie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$127.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,419 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.
Guest review by
Elise
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 691 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!
Guest review by
Sarah
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$153.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,559 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.
Guest review by
Sarah
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$127.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,419 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.
Guest review by
Elisha
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$127.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,419 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.
Guest review by
Emily
Solo traveller