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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Travelers begin their day with stunning rooftop panoramas before stepping out to explore the vibrant city streets just beyond the door

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YHA Sydney Central puts guests in the middle of the action. The rooftop offers spectacular city views, while In Cafe serves satisfying meals all day. Visitors can connect with WiFi, grab a drink at the bar, find quiet in the library, or use the convenient laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is €72
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

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Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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About the area

Located in Haymarket, a neighbourhood in Sydney, YHA Sydney Central is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney. Check out an event or a game at Sydney Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Taronga Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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 Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, YHA Sydney Central provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, In Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, coworking spaces and a water dispenser
  • A lift, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • In Cafe
  • Schirrmo's Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA

Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Sydney Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Sydney Central?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Central on 2 Feb 2026 start from €72.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is YHA Sydney Central pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Sydney Central?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at YHA Sydney Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at YHA Sydney Central?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Sydney Central located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. Central Light Rail Station is only a 2-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 836 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and easy access to Central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for work trips, it’s great and I love how central it is
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness to station and light rail was handy. Beakfast was good abd the room clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hisashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds but bathroom floor a little sticky. Front of house staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hee Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is prime. Linen could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YHA Central Hotel Stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception staff, easy process to check in and no problems at all. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Service great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe hostel. Lots of showers and bathrooms and dining area with pool. There was a long wait to check in at 2pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haruka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This backpacker is really clean and location is the best!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff property very clean A little noisy next to bath room recommend soft closing doors
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bango

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yok chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean kitchens and dining area. Handy to trains and buses and shops - great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to central station & tram outside the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024