Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for AUD 30 per night, located approximately 820 feet away. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee ranging from AUD 7 to 25 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hostel is centrally located in Sydney, within a 15-minute walk of the International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park. It is 1.7 miles from Circular Quay and 2 miles from the Sydney Opera House.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are not permitted at this adults-only property, and guests must be at least 18 years old to stay.

Wake Up! Sydney Central Hostel in Sydney

Average nightly price at Wake Up! Sydney Central by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$108
March	$99
April	$83
May	$82
June	$75
July	$76
August	$92
September	$83
October	$90
November	$101
December	$101

What guests think

Wake Up! Sydney Central draws praise for its unbeatable location by Central Station, very clean shared facilities and rooms, and friendly 24/7 staff, while recurring downsides include nightclub or guest noise, small or basic rooms, and limited in-room amenities.

Guests appreciate the large, well organized kitchen, on-site cafe and bar, laundry, and regular social events, but note there is no parking. Rooms are compact and basic; some lack ventilation, and building air conditioning may feel too cold or unadjustable. Best for budget-minded travellers seeking a lively, social hostel experience.

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Facilities

A large, well organized shared kitchen and convenient laundry stand out, alongside an on-site cafe and bar with regular social events. Some guests mention noise from the venue downstairs and that there is no parking.

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Diana

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for train travel and they have fantastic showers. Only down side is you maybe able to hear the noise from the nightclub below, depending on the floor you are on.

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Diana

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely close to Central Station and perfect spot for a short getaway to Sydney. Ample room to store breakfast items and drinks in the kitchen fridges. Love the individual light and power point for each bed. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

10

Viviane

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I had an excellent stay at Wake Up! Sydney. The hostel was clean, the reception is open 24/7 (a big plus!), and the location is unbeatable—just a short walk to Central Station, with easy access to food, bars, restaurants, and shops. The shared bathrooms were very clean, and there’s also a well-equipped community kitchen where you can cook and store your own food, which is super convenient for budget travelers. However, there’s no parking available, so plan accordingly if you're driving. The only downside was the air conditioning. It’s on full blast all the time, and I found it way too cold. It would be great if they allowed guests to adjust the settings for a more comfortable experience. Overall, it’s a fantastic option, especially for convenience, cleanliness, and amenities, but bring a sweater and plan for alternative parking if needed!

10

Stu

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wake Up! Sydney owned by the Millet family, is conveniently located near Central station. All rooms including the private rooms, the dorms, and the bathrooms, are immaculately clean. Impressive considering there are over 500 beds in this place. The kitchen on the 1st floor is clean and modern with new electric hobs. 2 convection ovens and microwaves. Big shoutout to Nora, India and Pearse who always make me feel welcome when I stay. A high quality and recommended hostel. (There is also a Wake Up! at Bondi beach).

10

Anna

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Another great stay here. Clean, perfect location, good facilities

10

Joaquin

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was in a very convenient spot within the Sydney CBD. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Vibes within the place were immaculate. The shared toilets were mostly clean. The laundry was also very easy and convenient to access. Great stay overall. Would consider booking again if I ever came back to Sydney.

10

Cel

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located, spotless good vibe and the café is a bonus such good food thanks to the chefe David:) i booked more nights i highly recommended And the bar downstairs is so convenient to go straight to bed afterwards

10

Evan

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only there for one night, so effectively used to sleep only. Hostel is really nice with great staff and amenities. Great location across the road from Central.

10

Jeanette

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel. Very clean in the kitchen and bathrooms. Lots going on if you want it. Super friendly vibe. Great staff. No complaints.

10

Xiao lei

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is unbeatable—right next to Central Station. Both the beds and the shared bathrooms are very clean, and the hostel even offers a free walking city tour. The kitchen is spacious, well-managed, and perfect for cooking your own meals. I would definitely choose to stay here again the next time I visit Sydney.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note very clean rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. A few guests reported missed spots or issues with linens or toilet design.

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Anna

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel. Perfect location - a stones throw from central station and the light rail. Everywhere felt very clean

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Annie

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The door slamming, all day all night, is unbearable. The hotel should do something about it. Housekeepers shows they're vacuuming but the is a pile of dust behind the bedroom door. In slite of that, the staff is very professional and courteous. Bus, tram and trains are just steps away.

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Cora

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a lovely hostel, the first one I stayed in when I arrived in Australia and the last one I stayed in before I left. Definitely my favourite out of them all. Can’t fault it at all! Very clean bathrooms and bedrooms. I did shared rooms and a private room and both were fab!

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Hon Kit

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

地點方便，乾淨，員工友善，雖然發生了點意外，但還是個好選擇，下次會再來

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Jacob

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great hostel! Don’t have too much experience with hostels but was a good experience all around. Very close to Central Station, made it easy to get around. They clearly did their best to keep it clean and it showed. For location & that alone, would stay again.

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Stu

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wake Up! Sydney owned by the Millet family, is conveniently located near Central station. All rooms including the private rooms, the dorms, and the bathrooms, are immaculately clean. Impressive considering there are over 500 beds in this place. The kitchen on the 1st floor is clean and modern with new electric hobs. 2 convection ovens and microwaves. Big shoutout to Nora, India and Pearse who always make me feel welcome when I stay. A high quality and recommended hostel. (There is also a Wake Up! at Bondi beach).

10

Susanna

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed staying here. Bathrooms are clean and warm showers. Beds comfy. No complaints

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Melanie

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great… close to central train station. The common bathroom has spacious shower area. Hair dryer and toiletries are provided as well. We booked a room good for 3 pax. The AC is central. But was really disappointed with the pillows, blanket and towels. They smell like rust. We had to buy our own pillows and towels from Big W.

10

Hon Kit

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

清潔，地點好

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Jeanette

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel. Very clean in the kitchen and bathrooms. Lots going on if you want it. Super friendly vibe. Great staff. No complaints.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact and basic, with comfortable beds but limited space and few in-room amenities; some private ensuites feel cramped with awkward layouts. Noise from the bar/club, door slams, or street works affects some stays, and several guests found ventilation or air conditioning hard to control.

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Annie

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The door slamming, all day all night, is unbearable. The hotel should do something about it. Housekeepers shows they're vacuuming but the is a pile of dust behind the bedroom door. In slite of that, the staff is very professional and courteous. Bus, tram and trains are just steps away.

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Fortunat

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

super central location. Also for me as oldie good place (most of the guests could be my kids ;-) ). But really bad is that I as a guest could not turn off or at least reduce the aircondition

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Marketa

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel was geared toward young travelers. It is convenient to a train station (and airport train) and has lots of shopping and dining around. The two guest bunk room I rented was tiny but adequate ,communal showers and toilets old but clean. Loved the over sized window in the tiny room. 24 hour staff was helpful.

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Kirsten

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 19,332 nights

The double ensuite was a suitable sized room but it didn’t have the appropriate amenities. A fridge in the room, nicer bed sheets, a bin besides the one in the bathroom, poor water pressure and inconvenient sized bathroom - no place to hang a towel or put clothes down to change.

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Carly

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The "sound proof" rooms were not sound proof which distributed my sleep due to noise coming from the night club in the basement

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Billie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a private room with the shared bathroom, it was small but clean and surprisingly quiet, so it was perfect for what I wanted.

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Eric

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Central, clean, fit for purpose. No privacy curtain.

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PENNY

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here before and the room was larger, paid extra for ensuite this time and very disappointed. Whole unit was far too small for an ensuite room. No where to put luggage, except for under the bed, so every time you needed something from your suitcase was to retrieve suitcase from under the bed. Bed against one wall and the only way for this person to get up, was to either wake partner to get up, or crawl to end of the bed, especially during the night if using the bathroom. Last stay we were offered a voucher for light meal/breakfast in cafe on ground floor for breakfast, not this time, even though asking if this was possible. There needs to be a ramp to take luggage into the building, only way to enter without climbing entrance stairs, is through the Roy's cafe.

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Melissa

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is in a very convenient to Central Station. The only downside to this property is there was no ventilation in the room ( stayed in a triple room as a family). Also BYO pillow if you like a comfortable one.

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Libby

Feb 13, 2024

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This hostel was super handy with its location right next to the station. I was so relieved to be just across the road when my train arrived into Sydney. Roy's Cafe was superb and the staff were incredible at their job, producing consistently high quality food and drinks with a smile on their face, even with an endless stream of customers. I wish there had been an option to tip via card, as I didn't have cash on me. The recommendations of what to do in Sydney provided by the hostel through a QR code were a life-saver for me and gave me some great ways to spend my time in the city. I did struggle to sleep because of very loud building works just outside my window, but there was nothing the hostel could do to change that situation whilst I was there, as there were no other rooms available for me to move into. Overall, I had a great time and would recommend!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with 24/7 reception and occasional early check-in appreciated. A few comments mention inconsistency or staff socializing, but overall service is positive.

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GAIL

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a late night flight arrival and early rail connection next morning. Room was clean and roomy and comfy bed for an older couple. Hotel very busy but no noise issues. Staff very helpful.

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Marketa

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel was geared toward young travelers. It is convenient to a train station (and airport train) and has lots of shopping and dining around. The two guest bunk room I rented was tiny but adequate ,communal showers and toilets old but clean. Loved the over sized window in the tiny room. 24 hour staff was helpful.

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Stu

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wake Up! Sydney owned by the Millet family, is conveniently located near Central station. All rooms including the private rooms, the dorms, and the bathrooms, are immaculately clean. Impressive considering there are over 500 beds in this place. The kitchen on the 1st floor is clean and modern with new electric hobs. 2 convection ovens and microwaves. Big shoutout to Nora, India and Pearse who always make me feel welcome when I stay. A high quality and recommended hostel. (There is also a Wake Up! at Bondi beach).

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Bich Ngoc

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Depends on the staff, some are nicer than others. Someone randomly took off my clothes from the dryer when it’s not done so when I got my clothes it’s all damp. Staff partied harder than guests. They were on the tables dancing and yelling in the common room/kitchen.

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Gonzalo

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is really good, the staff was very helpful and friendly. Very recommendable

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Jeanette

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel. Very clean in the kitchen and bathrooms. Lots going on if you want it. Super friendly vibe. Great staff. No complaints.

10

Maggie

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous stay. We always use backpacker hostels in Sydney. First time here, will be back. Terrific staff

10

Tyler

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice staff and the rooms were very nice for the price. Great location right next to everything.

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Ji hoi

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

객실 쾌적하고 샤워시설도 좋았어요! 직원 응대가 빠르고 친절해서 편하게 잘 있다 왔네요

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Hedir Johari

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to check in and check out, staff are amazing and friendly, price are good for our budget and easy access to all public transport

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Location

Unbeatable convenience across from Central Station and near light rail, with easy access to the CBD, airport train, food, and shops. Some guests experienced noise from the adjoining bar/club or nearby construction.

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Anna

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel. Perfect location - a stones throw from central station and the light rail. Everywhere felt very clean

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Diana

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for train travel and they have fantastic showers. Only down side is you maybe able to hear the noise from the nightclub below, depending on the floor you are on.

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Tina

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location close to trains and light rail.

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Stu

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wake Up! Sydney owned by the Millet family, is conveniently located near Central station. All rooms including the private rooms, the dorms, and the bathrooms, are immaculately clean. Impressive considering there are over 500 beds in this place. The kitchen on the 1st floor is clean and modern with new electric hobs. 2 convection ovens and microwaves. Big shoutout to Nora, India and Pearse who always make me feel welcome when I stay. A high quality and recommended hostel. (There is also a Wake Up! at Bondi beach).

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Russell

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The convenient close proximity to Central Railway Station can't be beaten. Very clean and good value.

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Stephane

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bien situé près de la gare central Sydney

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Nabilah

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Superb location. Staff was extremely nice. Love that we're able to store our luggage after checkout if we have a later flight.

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Libby

Feb 13, 2024

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This hostel was super handy with its location right next to the station. I was so relieved to be just across the road when my train arrived into Sydney. Roy's Cafe was superb and the staff were incredible at their job, producing consistently high quality food and drinks with a smile on their face, even with an endless stream of customers. I wish there had been an option to tip via card, as I didn't have cash on me. The recommendations of what to do in Sydney provided by the hostel through a QR code were a life-saver for me and gave me some great ways to spend my time in the city. I did struggle to sleep because of very loud building works just outside my window, but there was nothing the hostel could do to change that situation whilst I was there, as there were no other rooms available for me to move into. Overall, I had a great time and would recommend!

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Kaisa

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Rail

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Xiao lei

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is unbeatable—right next to Central Station. Both the beds and the shared bathrooms are very clean, and the hostel even offers a free walking city tour. The kitchen is spacious, well-managed, and perfect for cooking your own meals. I would definitely choose to stay here again the next time I visit Sydney.

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Dining

Roy's Cafe is praised for good food and coffee, and the downstairs bar is convenient and social. A few guests mention limited early-morning options and that bar noise can carry.

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Diana

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for train travel and they have fantastic showers. Only down side is you maybe able to hear the noise from the nightclub below, depending on the floor you are on.

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Arnaud

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Noisy bar next to the hostel

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Kurtis

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

As hostels go this is up there as one of the best ones I’ve stayed at. The location is the best part. It’s in Haymarket which is very central and a cool neighborhood with great food options. Across the street from Central Train Station. There are trams everywhere. I walked to the CBD without any issues. The facility is clean and well organized. The bunk beds are secured to the wall so if someone moves it doesn’t shake the whole thing. The staff was friendly and of course there’s the cafe and club right there. I never heard any noise at night from the club. Overall 4.5/5

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jerris

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointed in the room basic for what I paidA long way to the shared bathroom. Better to get a shared room which is a much better price. Someone told me there are much more affordable rooms about 2 min walk (well that info was a bit late for this trip). Nothing open for coffee till 8 I was told. So left for the central station without having a hot drink.

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Cel

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located, spotless good vibe and the café is a bonus such good food thanks to the chefe David:) i booked more nights i highly recommended And the bar downstairs is so convenient to go straight to bed afterwards

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Libby

Feb 13, 2024

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This hostel was super handy with its location right next to the station. I was so relieved to be just across the road when my train arrived into Sydney. Roy's Cafe was superb and the staff were incredible at their job, producing consistently high quality food and drinks with a smile on their face, even with an endless stream of customers. I wish there had been an option to tip via card, as I didn't have cash on me. The recommendations of what to do in Sydney provided by the hostel through a QR code were a life-saver for me and gave me some great ways to spend my time in the city. I did struggle to sleep because of very loud building works just outside my window, but there was nothing the hostel could do to change that situation whilst I was there, as there were no other rooms available for me to move into. Overall, I had a great time and would recommend!

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