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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.

T
Tong
From
China
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and I felt right at home. I want to give special thanks to the amazing staff from China, France, and Spain — they were incredibly kind, helpful, and always had a smile on their faces. Their warm hospitality truly made my stay unforgettable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and friendly environment. Thank you all for making my time here so special!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,507 reviews
Price from
US$40.95
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.

G
Gigi
From
South Korea
Nice place, nice people and nice staff (especially Roberto)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,612 reviews
Price from
US$127.65
1 night, 2 adults

Wake Up! Bondi Beach

Bondi, Sydney

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 surrounds.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews
Price from
US$91.16
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.

S
S. Carstens
From
Germany
Super kind staff who helped me carry my heavy luggage. The wonderful location, only 10min walk from 3 different beaches- lengthened my stay for this reason! The rooms are very well equipt and thoughtfully designed. There's a shared living space, kitchen and patio which was quiet and convenient!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Price from
US$147.82
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
Adams
From
Latvia
I had an amazing stay at this hostel! The location was perfect—close to everything I needed and easy to get around. One of the best parts was that they offered both a free breakfast and dinner, which were absolutely delicious and way better than I expected from a hostel. The atmosphere was cozy, the staff were super friendly, and everything was clean and well-maintained. On top of all that, the price was incredibly affordable for what you get. Highly recommend for budget travelers who don’t want to compromise on quality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,317 reviews
Price from
US$48.35
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.

D
Daryl
From
Singapore
The location is superb, just a 3 min walk from Central Train Station, which connects everywhere, as well as a 2 min walk to Haymarket Light Rail that brings you to Circular Quay (the bays and harbour areas). The toilets were really huge, clean and smell good. There was a huge place to put your belongings in each cubicle, which was really convenient. The rooms were clean and big. Noise was minimal even though there was a bar at Basement 1 (though I stayed at Level 6 so its quite far from the street level). The activities were great to meet new people, and the staff were super helpful and friendly. The kitchen looks very well equipped and there were many people cooking there. You can also deposit your bags after check-out for free, and the staff even allowed me to keep the key card access to Level 1 so that I can shower and still use the facilities on the day of my check-out before I leave for the airport. Overall, an amazing experience. Would recommend to my friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,543 reviews
Price from
US$91.16
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.

L
Leisy
From
Colombia
Very clean and location so convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,788 reviews
Price from
US$130.50
1 night, 2 adults

Stoke Beach House

Manly, Sydney

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

D
Damian
From
Argentina
The breakfast was delicious. Also the location, next to the beach and you have the bus station 50 meters away. Very nice common areas. You can also have for free surf boards, snorkeling mask, wetsuits.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,009 reviews
Price from
US$91.81
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...

M
Marta
From
Spain
They have activities every day, the hostel is constantly been cleaned, and the staff has been absolutely helpful and nice, specially Alice and Carmen, who helped me in the checkout and where very funny.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews
Price from
US$49.58
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Sydney Central

Sydney CBD, Sydney

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

G
Gabriela
From
Chile
good location, spacious room, big kitchen, very clean and nice staff!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,099 reviews
Price from
US$105.58
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 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,612 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,543 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,788 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,099 reviews

Save money on hostels in Sydney and nearby – budget options available

Nomads Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,023 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$97.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 685 reviews

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

Siesta Sydney

Sydney CBD, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,150 reviews

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.

From US$133.13 per night

The Downing Hostel

Sydney CBD, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews

The Downing Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Sydney.

The Capsule Hotel

Sydney CBD, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

The Capsule Hotel offers futuristic-style accommodation in the heart of the Sydney CBD (Central Business District) and above The Century Bar, which has a range of tap beers and a wide selection of...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,132 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$98.37 per night

Cozy M Hostel

Woolloomooloo, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews

Offering free WiFi, a shared lounge and Kitchen facility, Cozy M Hostel is located 10 minutes' walk from the bars, restaurants and clubs of Kings Cross.

From US$133.13 per night

Sydney Central Inn

Sydney CBD, Sydney
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 599 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$141 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews

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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews

Summer House Backpackers, Sydney offers affordable accommodation with free WiFi, just 1 km from Kings Cross Station and Hyde Park. There are pubs, clubs and restaurants on the doorstep.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews

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

From US$101.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,971 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$103.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,099 reviews

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

From US$125.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 369 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$120.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 596 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$124.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 24 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.

From US$98.37 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews

Located in Sydney, within 1.2 km of Australian National Maritime Museum and 1.2 km of The Star Event Centre, Lord Wolseley Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and a bar, and free WiFi...

From US$104.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews

Featuring a rooftop terrace with views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, The Social Hotel, Sydney offers accommodation in the trendy Darlinghurst district.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

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

From US$135.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews

We take social to the next level with our free nightly family dinners in our common area – these aren't just meals, they're the perfect way to share stories, connect with fellow adventurers, and build...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 525 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$147.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, PodBed Sydney is located in Sydney, 1.6 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 1.2 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Mad Monkey Backpackers Bayswater is set in a beautiful townhouse property. This helps create our Mad Monkey family atmosphere, which means guests meet new friends, whom become great friends.

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Avg. price/night: US$117.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,543 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$160.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,394 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$160.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,394 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 678 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$150.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,612 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$160.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,394 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 702 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.
Guest review by
Alyssa
Group
Avg. price/night: US$160.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,394 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