Hostels in New South Wales, Australia

Had a comfortable stay here, opted for the top bunk because the bottom one did not have an outlet available. Had a sock fall behind the cabinet so when I shifted things to get them back, found quite a few items and lots of dust. Bathrooms didn’t have the cleanest feel to them, and neither did the carpet, though nothing was outright gross. Really really liked the building / architecture / stained glass. Kitchen is huge and so was common area, plus location was great. Would stay here again but wouldn’t take anybody I was trying to impress.

Very nice and affordable accommodation, lots of activities. Very attentive and friendly staff. Social contacts possible. Mainly young, but very decent crowd. Also suitable for 40-60 year olds. Single room with bathroom, or shared accommodation possible. Breakfast is offered for 14 AUD. Highly recommended.

I had a very pleasant stay at YHA Sydney Central. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by Angel (the Angel!) at the front desk with a BIG radiant smile. Her helpful orientation about the hostel and surrounding area especially the super convenient Central Station just across the road made settling in easy and stress-free. I also appreciated the clear signage in the hostel which made navigation simple and intuitive. I was thrilled to find the dual-monitor setups thoughtfully provided at every desk in the co-working space - something I have always desperately needed but never found in all of my travels across more than 20 countries. It was a huge bonus for me. I’d love to see it open beyond 11 pm. Given the area is well-secured with access card and CCTV, keeping it open 24/7 would be more user-friendly for those who struggle to focus during busy hours or for night owls working across different time zones. Another seemingly small but thoughtful touch that made a big difference was the steam iron and ironing board provided in the laundry room. They were exactly what I needed very much since my clothes often come out wrinkled after long hours packed in suitcases. I was also impressed by the detailed guidelines and the conveniently placed bins that encouraged timely, efficient and proper waste separation. In a world where environmental awareness is still lacking in many places, this served as a valuable education opportunity that travelers can learn from and take back to their own countries. It personally boosted my own environmental consciousness. I truly believe this is an excellent demonstration for travelers coming from different parts of the world. My room was comfortable with a high ceiling, a tall window and a spacious locker to an extent that even a 81 cm suitcase can fit in with no difficulty. The table and chairs inside fostered a friendly and communal atmosphere which is perfect for us to unwind and share interesting stores with fellow travelers. However, both my roommates and I found the room too cold at night and it seemed that there was no temperate control options such as heating or air-conditioning. Also, the traffic noise from outside was quite loud, even on the fifth floor, and it lasted all day until midnight. One area that really needs urgent attention is the Wi-Fi. During my brief two-day stay, the internet connection dropped frequently regardless where I was in the hostel, whether I was in my room, or on the kitchen floor, even at the front desk. A stable and reliable internet connection is essential for today’s travelers. To be honest, this was one of the most unstable, the slowest and weakest internet connections I have experienced in Australia. Thankfully, the internet connection was much better in the co-working space. Thank you again for the warm hospitality and for creating such a welcoming space for us. I hope this review is helpful. I genuinely appreciate the effort put into maintaining such a great environment.

Location: Located in Haymarket, very close to Central Train Station and Haymarket Light Tram Station, there are bunch of restaurants and supermarkets (just within 3-10 mins walk) around the area which is very convenient for quick access to food, coffee/drinks and groceries. Reception: Reception is very welcoming and friendly, also they provide services like help collecting letters and packages, printing services (1 copy is free yet multiple copies charge $0.2 per page), coin exchange etc. There’s a great open area in front of the reception where you can find sofas and a long workstation available for people to rest and work, the design is also very good. Facilities: There’re a café (Roy’s Café), a bar/club (Side Bar) and a travel agency (Travel Up!) in the building, making my stay very accessible to all the things I need be it coffee or drinks or a travel advice. Kitchen: Kitchen is on the 1/F, it’s relatively spacious. There’re 2 huge fridges and a locker wall for us to store our food. There’re total 8 stoves, 4 sinks, 3-4 microwaves, 1 oven and 1 hot water tap where you can have boiling hot water right away. All utensils are provided so that’s very convenient. Overall the kitchen area has exceeded my expectations. Dorm area: My dorm is on the 4th floor, it’s relatively quiet. And because we’ll need our badges to access the elevator so the security is quite good as well. From the picture you can tell the dorm and hallway are clean enough, also the bathroom is very clean just I didn’t take a picture but it’s clean and comfortable. Also I love the interior design which made it looks aesthetic in a clean way. Just sometimes the dorm room might smells a little bit if your roommates bring in something smelly cuz you’re not able to open the window and the AC is not strong enough. Laundry: There’s also a laundry room each floor, 2 washing machines ($6 each wash, if you need laundry detergent from the reception that will be another $1) and 2 dryers ($4 each use) are equipped, they are big enough to consume a lot of clothes at once which is very good. It could get quite busy at night so I suggested to set an alarm when doing your laundry if you don’t want your clothes being taken out by others. Events: There are free / cheap events every day and every night, if you are a social person you’ll love it. All the volunteers and staff there are really welcoming and they will knock your door to give you invitations, I really love their enthusiasm! Been to wine and cheese night on a Wed night, vibes is good. So definitely recommend this hostel if you love meeting new people through events. After it’s definitely a great stay at Wake Up! Sydney Central and I’d recommend it to people who love a vibrant hostel environment like this.

This hostel was great! Has a 24/7 café area and laundry room, plus a stunning view of the Harbour. I went there for Australia Day and watching those fireworks from the rooftop was magical. The location was within walking distance of two train stations, near the wharf, and extremely close to most tour meet up locations. The staff is incredibly helpful too.

I reckon housekeeping didn’t make our room at all. The bed wasn’t look nice and neat but we were so tried so we take that room. We knew that the room has not been cleaned because the housekeeper has entered the room without knocking twice and asked us “how was the room.” This is on us to not change the room but they also didn’t done their job well. Lobby staff are great and helpful.

There was a pool in the middle and it had a great atmosphere. A hair dryer is not provided. There are strict rules on where you can drink alcohol, so you can enjoy it safely. The shower room was also spacious and clean!

The hostel was clean. bathrooms were clean. It was great to have the elevator and very stable wifi. Good to have a curtain for each bed as to keep privacy, if i were to point out one thing to improve, the door was too heavy that everyone from the room was letting the door closed loudly, it would be great if front desk or any notice could remind travelers to be aware of that. After all it was a pleasant stay and I enjoyed the activity Pacific house provided. Thank you!

It was good location and nice staff. Only at night during the stay, there was a ridiculous sounds coming from the pipe or wall? Like a machine buffler at 11pm onwards. Thats not nice and disturbing guests who are sleeping. Every night it was consistent like first night was at 11pm then second night was at 11:30pm. Second night was bit creepy hearing other room looks like knocking our room asking if were doing something making that noise. But never open the room. It was room 25 and in 3rd floor. Hope it will be fix as soon for the next guests. Maybe it just pipe problem. So far staff are accomodating and very clean room. Thank you.

First thing. I was relieved because the YHA in Sydney had one, but this one didn't have a hair dryer! Attention everyone! The rooms, shower rooms, and common lobby were spacious and had very nice interiors, including a fireplace. However, the windows were left open all the time, so there seemed to be a lot of insects. I'm not very good at it, so that was a bit of a problem. However, I did activities every day and it was easy to interact with other people.