Is parking available at the property?

Limited onsite parking is available for guests.

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

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 12 for adults and children.

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

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

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Sydney, just a 5-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. It is also 0.6 miles from Sydney Town Hall and the International Convention Centre Sydney.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, with operational hours available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, which is not specified.

YHA Sydney Central Hostel Accommodation

Average nightly price at YHA Sydney Central by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$117
February	$155
March	$134
April	$99
May	$107
June	$97
July	$107
August	$119
September	$131
October	$118
November	$153
December	$137

What guests think

As a hostel style stay, YHA Sydney Central earns frequent praise for its unbeatable location by Central Station, overall cleanliness, friendly staff, and value, with practical touches like communal kitchens, lockers, and luggage storage aiding easy transit and sightseeing.

Rooms are basic yet comfortable, though noise from trains, slamming doors and late night activity can affect sleep for some. Facilities include communal kitchens, lockers and a rooftop pool, but guests report the pool can be small, dirty or occasionally closed, laundry machines are limited or in disrepair, and peak check in can mean queues. Breakfast and the adjacent cafe draw mixed comments, ranging from very good and good value to limited or overpriced. Expect a practical, social hostel experience, with potential noise and occasional maintenance quirks.

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Facilities

Communal facilities are strong, with large kitchens, lockers and luggage storage, and a rooftop pool; however, guests report the pool can be small, dirty or temporarily closed, and laundry machines are limited or in disrepair. Organized activities add a social vibe.

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Kent

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did laundry, but the equipment was in disrepair on multiple floors. Had to dry clothes in our room. The adjoining restaurant is marginal at best.

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James

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything, the location, right next to central station, easy to walk everywhere in CBD, to Circular Key, Darling Harbour Star City Casino, Lyric and Entertainment theatres/centers etc. Love the lockers in room and also behind reception before and after your stay on checkin/out day to store your bags, so you can walk around without bags. Have stayed at Sydney YHA many times.

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Niall

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well located,suitable for families, kitchen facilities good. Pool small and dirty,

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David

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool out of order, long que at checkin, over priced

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James

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent establishment for hotels and hostel accommodation. Very friendly staff, cafe prices very good. Being mainly a hostel lots of activities every day so quite a friendly buzz (not load). Rooftop modest swimming pool with views over the city.

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Randy

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Needs more washing machine and dryers. Please act on this immediately for everyone’s convenience. The rest are excellent.

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Yusuf

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent emplacement et rapport qualité-prix. Chaque lit a une prise et un casier. La gare centrale et la station de tramway est littéralement juste devant la porte, mais l’hébergement est sécurisé.

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L L

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As far as hostels go, this was excellent. Friendly welcome, our double room was clean and spacious, shared toilets and bathrooms were clean and hygienic, excellent kitchens, very good buffet breakfast... and, best of all, right next to Central station

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Ashley

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a fantastic 5 star backpackers to stay. Very convenient location next to Central Station, transport is everywhere you want it, walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Easy to check in and a nice waiting area to wait and relax if you are arrive to early. Rooftop pool and BBQ area was great, I stayed in a Queen Room and the bed was heaven, good size TV also. Noise didn't affect me, and I can't really fault the place at all. Would definitely stay here again

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James

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here a number of times now, I like the lockers up the stairs behind reception that you can put your own lock on that are big enough for a full size carryon bag and a school sized backpack and some other stuff. Same size as the ones in the dorm rooms.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise overall cleanliness of rooms, bathrooms and communal kitchens, but several report lapses such as dirty or mouldy bathrooms, unclean rooms on arrival and sticky floors. Housekeeping consistency appears variable.

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Hee Chung

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is prime. Linen could be cleaner.

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Maria

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located to Chinatown and lots of attractions in downtown Sydney. We loved the location. Bed linens where very clean, carpet and hallways could’ve used a little touchup. Great experience staying here.

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Elisabeth

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Het ontbijt was helemaal niks zonde van het geld. De kamers worden niet schoongemaakt en handdoeken moet je steeds vragen.

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Nicholas

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Probably be over priced a little but with cricket on supply/demand dictates higher prices. Very clean and good chexkinnp ideas. Have lockers available for bag storage as well and amenities immaculate.

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Cindy

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location, comfortable bed and basic room. We will stay again because of the location, but we were very disappointed when we checked into our ensuite room and the toilet was dirty. I realise it is a back packers, but if we are paying over $200 per night I should not have to clean the loo on arrival.

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Isabella

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super convenient location for overnight in Sydney when transiting through the airport, priced well. Facilities dated and run down. Bathrooms mouldy and not clean, quite gross. Other guests behaved poorly, slamming doors, screaming and chatting in the hallways in the middle of the night.

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Laetitia

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre propre, confortable.

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Colleen

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable beds but bathroom floor a little sticky. Front of house staff excellent.

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wing

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was quick and easy. Very clean in the whole building. Renovation is still underway in some area but did not affect my stay. Two things that I have come across. First one is that I was inside the same lift with an extremely smelly man (not shower for few days). I hope he was not staying in shared dome room. Secondly, minor urine smell coming out from a number of toilet bowls on 6th floor.

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L L

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As far as hostels go, this was excellent. Friendly welcome, our double room was clean and spacious, shared toilets and bathrooms were clean and hygienic, excellent kitchens, very good buffet breakfast... and, best of all, right next to Central station

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but comfortable with many praising the beds; noise from trains, slamming doors and lift traffic can disturb sleep, and some reported weak shower pressure or temperature issues in certain rooms.

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Rosemary

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Can be a bit noisy - the lifts noise and people coming and going during the night. But very convenient and the reception check-in person was lovely. We got our room at about 7.30am

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Patric

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and great location across the street from Central Station. Cold room in the winter. Water pressure in the shower was very low. Breakfast didn't have much to choose from.

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Desiree

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quality basic, cheap accomodation in city centre. Very comfortable bed. Clean, secure room with good basic amenities including own shower with hot water, TV, kettle and tea/ coffee/ generous milk supply. Very well located, close to Central Station with inhouse community kitchen/ laundry and good value restaurant next door. Staff helpful.

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Malachi

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good room but the shower pressure was almost non-existent. May as well have stood out in the rain

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Janet

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place. Modern and clean. Convenient and comfortable. I stayed in a private room with ensuite. It was an excellent value for Sydney.

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Johnny

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, it was advertised on Expedia as more of a hotel and not a hostel, for the particular room we reserved. There was no phone or no refrigerator. The pictures on Expedia showed a large window overlooking the area. When in fact it was a large circular "porthole" almost 2 meters off the floor. It was nothing like what we expected for the mount paid per night. I had prescription medication that required refrigeration. I was told "Not to worry", we can put them in the common use refrigerator, which all backpackers have access to. They were finally able to come up with a few frozen ice bags. They were kind enough to take my ice bags and put them in the employee refrigerator. ***Be aware that all forms of transportation, with the exception of the light rail, cannot pick-up or drop off at the front entrance. Uber & taxis have to stop a1/2 block away in an alley or across the street at the bus stop. Not particularly bad if all you have is a backpack. But, when you have several suitcases and hand carried it is very inconvenient. It was not mentioned when booking. I will compliment the staff for doing all they could do to assist us with the issues and helping on checkout with our luggage. I would highly recommend for backpackers, but for the same cost per night those looking for hotel type amenities, hotels are available in the area.

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Mary

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

YHA has a good rate affordable for back packers like me, clean and tidy the only problem was the doors of your neighbour's room, plus bathroom doors, they guest keep slamming the doors that wake me up in different times.

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Ashley

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a fantastic 5 star backpackers to stay. Very convenient location next to Central Station, transport is everywhere you want it, walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Easy to check in and a nice waiting area to wait and relax if you are arrive to early. Rooftop pool and BBQ area was great, I stayed in a Queen Room and the bed was heaven, good size TV also. Noise didn't affect me, and I can't really fault the place at all. Would definitely stay here again

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Jonas

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Relativt nyrenoverat, nya sängar och fräscha badrum. Rent och fräscht, fanns enklare continental frukost att köpa till. Ligger perfekt om man vill nyttja lokaltranspoet för att ta sig runt, annars är allt inom gångavstånd. Lite väl lyhört när det gäller tåg och spårvagn då byggnaden är relativt gammal och släpper igenom mycket ljud, öronproppar rekomendera.

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Kerrie

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

Handy location; comfy mattress; basic room

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, accommodating early check ins and resolving issues. A few guests noted slow service or long queues at peak check in, and occasional noise from housekeeping.

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Anthony

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had stayed in a few different hotels during my stay in Australia and New Zealand and this property had the friendliest staff of them all.

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Yu Ying

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

服務的態度和速度不是很好給我的房卡不能使用廁所重新授權時花了許多時間地點十分的棒

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Garry

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very helpful.

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Josephine

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, close to cafes and transport. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful, kitchens and dining room on level 1 were clean and spacious. Probably could do with more fridge space. Ladies Bathroom on level 3 used to slam shut which kept us awake at night but this was fixed after the problem was reported. Storage cupboards in the bunker rooms need to be repaired - 3 were broken in room 305. Excellent place to stay, highly recommended.

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Bango

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff clean space

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Sheila

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chegamos mais cedo e facilitaram pra nos permitindo o check in antecipado, o que nos ajudou muito. Ambiente descontraido, facil acesso a transporte, perto do China town, cafe da manha simples, enfim, foi bom pelo preço.

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Johnny

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, it was advertised on Expedia as more of a hotel and not a hostel, for the particular room we reserved. There was no phone or no refrigerator. The pictures on Expedia showed a large window overlooking the area. When in fact it was a large circular "porthole" almost 2 meters off the floor. It was nothing like what we expected for the mount paid per night. I had prescription medication that required refrigeration. I was told "Not to worry", we can put them in the common use refrigerator, which all backpackers have access to. They were finally able to come up with a few frozen ice bags. They were kind enough to take my ice bags and put them in the employee refrigerator. ***Be aware that all forms of transportation, with the exception of the light rail, cannot pick-up or drop off at the front entrance. Uber & taxis have to stop a1/2 block away in an alley or across the street at the bus stop. Not particularly bad if all you have is a backpack. But, when you have several suitcases and hand carried it is very inconvenient. It was not mentioned when booking. I will compliment the staff for doing all they could do to assist us with the issues and helping on checkout with our luggage. I would highly recommend for backpackers, but for the same cost per night those looking for hotel type amenities, hotels are available in the area.

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Kerrie

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe hostel. Lots of showers and bathrooms and dining area with pool. There was a long wait to check in at 2pm

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Eduardo

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff

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Natalie

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were professional, friendly and helpful at all times. I didn't have free breakfast included in my stay but from what I saw it was well provided. Great location with all transport options in the doorstep and a variety of dining options within walking distance.

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Location

Central location beside Central Station and the tram offers easy access to Chinatown, markets and city attractions.

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Ngoh Huang

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Near station. Good service.

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Lyn

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location to central station & tram outside the door.

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Ryoichi

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to city and tram/train station

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Maria

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located to Chinatown and lots of attractions in downtown Sydney. We loved the location. Bed linens where very clean, carpet and hallways could’ve used a little touchup. Great experience staying here.

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James

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything, the location, right next to central station, easy to walk everywhere in CBD, to Circular Key, Darling Harbour Star City Casino, Lyric and Entertainment theatres/centers etc. Love the lockers in room and also behind reception before and after your stay on checkin/out day to store your bags, so you can walk around without bags. Have stayed at Sydney YHA many times.

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Katrina

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very clean room and easy access to Central

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Jami

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location. Close to lots. Train station walkable.

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Johnny

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, it was advertised on Expedia as more of a hotel and not a hostel, for the particular room we reserved. There was no phone or no refrigerator. The pictures on Expedia showed a large window overlooking the area. When in fact it was a large circular "porthole" almost 2 meters off the floor. It was nothing like what we expected for the mount paid per night. I had prescription medication that required refrigeration. I was told "Not to worry", we can put them in the common use refrigerator, which all backpackers have access to. They were finally able to come up with a few frozen ice bags. They were kind enough to take my ice bags and put them in the employee refrigerator. ***Be aware that all forms of transportation, with the exception of the light rail, cannot pick-up or drop off at the front entrance. Uber & taxis have to stop a1/2 block away in an alley or across the street at the bus stop. Not particularly bad if all you have is a backpack. But, when you have several suitcases and hand carried it is very inconvenient. It was not mentioned when booking. I will compliment the staff for doing all they could do to assist us with the issues and helping on checkout with our luggage. I would highly recommend for backpackers, but for the same cost per night those looking for hotel type amenities, hotels are available in the area.

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L L

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As far as hostels go, this was excellent. Friendly welcome, our double room was clean and spacious, shared toilets and bathrooms were clean and hygienic, excellent kitchens, very good buffet breakfast... and, best of all, right next to Central station

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Jeff

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and good price (for Sydney). Handy for one night stopover as close to airport train

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed, from very good to limited or overpriced. Opinions on the adjacent cafe or restaurant range from good value to marginal.

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Kent

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did laundry, but the equipment was in disrepair on multiple floors. Had to dry clothes in our room. The adjoining restaurant is marginal at best.

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Elisabeth

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Het ontbijt was helemaal niks zonde van het geld. De kamers worden niet schoongemaakt en handdoeken moet je steeds vragen.

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Patric

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and great location across the street from Central Station. Cold room in the winter. Water pressure in the shower was very low. Breakfast didn't have much to choose from.

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Annmarie

Dec 14, 2022

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Stayed 19,336 nights

We are older NSW travellers on a budget and find this hostel perfect for trips to Sydney. It's just a short walk to Central station. The rooms for couples are basic, but clean and secure with an ensuite...just what you need when you are spending most of your time in transit or out and about exploring Sydney. The cafe/restaurant which is part of the facility is excellent for meals and snacks.

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John

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location just next door to Sydney's city centre train station and transportation hub. Very convenient as a base for arriving late or leaving early. We had an ensuite room but shared bathroom and dormitory style also available. Breakfast was a little overpriced.

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James

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent establishment for hotels and hostel accommodation. Very friendly staff, cafe prices very good. Being mainly a hostel lots of activities every day so quite a friendly buzz (not load). Rooftop modest swimming pool with views over the city.

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Sheila

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chegamos mais cedo e facilitaram pra nos permitindo o check in antecipado, o que nos ajudou muito. Ambiente descontraido, facil acesso a transporte, perto do China town, cafe da manha simples, enfim, foi bom pelo preço.

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Natalie

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were professional, friendly and helpful at all times. I didn't have free breakfast included in my stay but from what I saw it was well provided. Great location with all transport options in the doorstep and a variety of dining options within walking distance.

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L L

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As far as hostels go, this was excellent. Friendly welcome, our double room was clean and spacious, shared toilets and bathrooms were clean and hygienic, excellent kitchens, very good buffet breakfast... and, best of all, right next to Central station

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Jonas

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Relativt nyrenoverat, nya sängar och fräscha badrum. Rent och fräscht, fanns enklare continental frukost att köpa till. Ligger perfekt om man vill nyttja lokaltranspoet för att ta sig runt, annars är allt inom gångavstånd. Lite väl lyhört när det gäller tåg och spårvagn då byggnaden är relativt gammal och släpper igenom mycket ljud, öronproppar rekomendera.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 $98	9 $85	10 $255
11 $82	12 $83	13 $83	14 $85	15 $507	16 $545	17 $430
18 $87	19 $86	20 $89	21 $92	22 $102	23 $322	24 $359
25 $86	26 $88	27 $94	28 $105	29 $129	30 $531	31 $524

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1 $102	2 $94	3 $89	4 $95	5 $107	6 $376	7
8 $362	9 $91	10 $122	11 $96	12 $113	13 $387	14 $472
15 $125	16 $96	17 $102	18 $113	19 $122	20 $399	21 $368
22 $100	23 $141	24 $149	25 $141	26 $152	27 $380	28 $325
29 $126	30 $86

YHA Sydney Central

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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