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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with indoor pool, near Circular Quay

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At YHA Sydney Central, you're in the heart of it all. Enjoy a rooftop view, indulge in meals at In Cafe, or unwind with WiFi and a drink from the bar. The library offers quiet time while laundry facilities keep you fresh.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Indoor swimming pools
The current price is $76
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13

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9.0 out of 10
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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
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  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

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Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Queen Room with Ensuite

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Twin Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paddy's Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 66 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 18 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Theatre. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at In Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, World Square Shopping Centre and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Central Light Rail Station is steps away and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 149 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace
  • An indoor pool
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

In Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Schirrmo's Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA

Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Sydney Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, YHA Sydney Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at YHA Sydney Central?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at YHA Sydney Central?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Sydney Central?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Sydney Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at YHA Sydney Central?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at YHA Sydney Central and nearby?

YHA Sydney Central has an indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Sydney Central?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, In Cafe.

What's the area around YHA Sydney Central like?

YHA Sydney Central is in Haymarket, a short 2-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 5 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.

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Reviews

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

We had a great stayed. Loved the location easy walk to everywhere we needed. All the amenities were clean and ready to use.
Rebecca, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great budget place great service
Thatchanok, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
L L, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good place
Chaiwat, 9-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Natalie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very clean room and easy access to Central
Katrina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and easy access to all trains.
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Been staying here for work trips, it’s great and I love how central it is
Paddianne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The closeness to station and light rail was handy. Beakfast was good abd the room clean
Lynette, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms
Joemar, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Na
Lisha, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you need is close by
Kellie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay, rail close by and generally things were as expected.
Drew, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

There was no aircon so it was cold at night. No fridge to store food in the room and the shower pressure was really weak. Other then that great location and bathroom was fine.
Chandni, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Special thanks to Damon and Frazer for organising outdoor activities. Really enjoyed my stay. Difficult to fault for anything especially given the newly renovated facilities and price.
Hisashi, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Efficient and friendly check in, room was quiet, clean, and modern. Bathrooms at time of use were clean, shower pressure could be more powerful, but not a dealbreaker, enjoyed my stay.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable, convenient location.
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable beds but bathroom floor a little sticky. Front of house staff excellent.
Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All perfect
bao, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very close to city and tram/train station
Ryoichi, 3-night trip