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20 handpicked hostels in Sydney, sorted by traveler rating.
Sydney, Australia's largest city, is a dynamic hub known for its iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and striking beaches. Backpackers find a vibrant urban landscape with diverse neighborhoods, from the historic Rocks to the trendy Darlinghurst. The city offers a mix of cultural attractions, outdoor adventures, and a lively nightlife, making it a popular stop for travelers exploring the East Coast. Public transport is efficient, connecting major sights and suburbs.
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20 handpicked hostels in Sydney, sorted by traveler rating.
YHA Sydney Harbour
YHA Sydney Harbour offers a rooftop bar with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, a shared kitchen, and a garden. Located in The Rocks district, it's a 10-minute walk from Wynyard Station and close to major sights. The hostel hosts social events and city tours.
Little Coogee Hotel
The Little Coogee Hotel offers modern hybrid accommodation in Sydney's Eastern Beachside Suburbs, 800m from Coogee Beach and Clovelly Beach. It features a bar, shared kitchen, garden, and sun terrace. All rooms, including dorms, have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Free WiFi and private parking are available.
Stoke Beach House
Stoke Beach House, 200 meters from Manly Beach, offers a social experience with a bar, garden, shared kitchen, and free daily breakfast. Enjoy complimentary yoga classes, equipment hire for bikes and surfboards, and various social events including movie nights and city tours. Board games and a pool table are also available.
Manly Bunkhouse
Manly Bunkhouse is a social hostel just a 5-minute walk from Manly Beach, offering free WiFi, a communal lounge, and a shared kitchen. Most rooms include a kitchenette, and all have a private bathroom and locker. Enjoy the large sunny garden and BBQ facilities.
Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach
Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach offers ocean views and direct beach access, seconds from the surf. This social hostel provides dorms and apartment-style rooms, a shared kitchen, and a bar. Enjoy movie nights, board games, and stand-up comedy, surrounded by Coogee's vibrant cafes and restaurants. It's a lively spot for beach lovers and social travelers.
Cozy M Hostel
Cozy M Hostel offers private rooms in Woolloomooloo, a central Sydney location minutes from the CBD, harbour, restaurants, and public transport. It provides a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers seeking privacy without the high cost of traditional hotels.
Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central is a social hostel opposite Central Railway Station, offering a lively bar/nightclub, a shared kitchen, and a range of free activities. It features private rooms, mixed dorms, and all-female dorms, located in Sydney's backpacking hub near Chinatown and Darling Harbour.
The Social Hotel, Sydney
The Social Hotel, Sydney, offers a rooftop terrace with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Located in Darlinghurst, it features independent rooms and apartments, some with full kitchens or balconies. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the hotel is a short walk from Kings Cross nightlife and Oxford Street.
YHA Sydney Central
This award-winning hostel in Sydney CBD offers an indoor pool, two shared kitchens, and a rooftop area with city views. Guests can choose between shared dormitory and private rooms, with free WiFi available throughout. It also features an on-site cinema, a bar, a café, and a travel agency.
Tequila Sunrise Potts Point
Tequila Sunrise Potts Point offers free breakfast daily, a rooftop garden with Opera House views, and a sunny terrace. Located two minutes from Kings Cross Station, it's close to bars and restaurants. All rooms include heating, a fan, and shared bathrooms.
Mad Monkey Kings Cross
Mad Monkey Kings Cross offers a social atmosphere with a bar, shared kitchen, and free city tours. Located in the heart of Kings Cross, it's a short walk to Rushcutters Bay Park and close to the train station. Enjoy movie nights, board games, and social events.
The Pacific House
The Pacific House in Sydney offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and city views. Guests enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, lift, 24-hour front desk, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, and evening entertainment.
Mad Monkey Bayswater
Social hostel in a townhouse with a rooftop and BBQ facilities overlooking Rushcutters Bay. It offers a shared kitchen, a bar, and organised social events. Dorms have new bunks and large security lockers. Located in Kings Cross, close to the city's backpacker hub.
Lord Wolseley Hotel
The Lord Wolseley Hotel in Sydney offers a garden, a bar with live music, and free WiFi. Rooms come with a work desk, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, and TV, plus private bathrooms with garden views. It's a 14-minute walk from the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach offers oceanfront views of Australia's most iconic beach, with an open-air rooftop featuring an ice bath, sauna, and complimentary yoga classes. Guests can also enjoy free surfboards, beach fitness classes, a bar, shared kitchen, and social activities like live music and movie nights. It's a social hub for backpackers looking to experience the Bondi lifestyle.
Mad Monkey East Side
Mad Monkey East Side is a social hostel in Kings Cross, Sydney, offering a mix of chilled vibes and party atmosphere. It features a bar, garden, shared kitchen, and a TV room. Guests can enjoy movie nights, board games, and city tours. The hostel is within walking distance of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Bat and Ball Hostel
Bat and Ball Hostel in Sydney offers comfortable rooms with carpeted floors and free toiletries. Guests can use a shared kitchen, dining area, and wardrobe. The hostel features a sun terrace, bar, games room, lounge, nightclub, and outdoor seating. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, located 7 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Siesta Sydney
Siesta Sydney offers simple double rooms with central air conditioning and free WiFi in the heart of Sydney CBD. Guests have shared access to bathroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities, plus a large communal dining room. Major landmarks like Darling Harbour and Circular Quay are within a 15-minute walk.
Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney
Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney offers adults-only rooms with shared bathrooms, free WiFi, and a sun terrace. It features a shared kitchen, lounge, minimarket, and tour desk. Located near Hyde Park Barracks Museum and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, it's a social hub with evening entertainment and city tours.
Summer House Sydney City
Summer House Sydney City is a trendy hostel in the heart of Sydney CBD, offering a rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities and a fully equipped common kitchen. It features private and dormitory rooms, each with free sanitized linen and individual lockers. Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, and the central station are all within a 20-minute walk.
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