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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Travelers can unwind on the rooftop terrace with harbor views before exploring Sydney's iconic landmarks with insider tips from the knowledgeable staff.

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Just a short walk from Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge, YHA Sydney Harbour offers a rooftop terrace with spectacular views. Guests can grab coffee at the on-site cafe before exploring, with multilingual staff providing local guidance and convenient luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €120
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 19 sq m
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

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  • 19 sq m
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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in The Rocks, a neighbourhood in Sydney, YHA Sydney Harbour is near a metro station. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place. 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. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art
    Museum of Contemporary Art
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Rocks Markets - Sydney - Australia
    The Rocks Markets
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Circular Quay
    Circular Quay
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Opera House
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Martin Place
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station
    8 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station
    9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Glenmore Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Fortune of War
    4 min walk
  • Mode Kitchen & Bar
    4 min walk
  • Maybe Sammy
    4 min walk
  • The Rocks Café
    4 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

Hostel near Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are located near YHA Sydney Harbour, which provides a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Bike parking, a vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Barbecues, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 106 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

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 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop Bar
  • Trails Cafe

Things to do

  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2009
  • 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

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Sydney Harbour pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 1 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Harbour on 22 Jun 2026 start from €120, 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.

How much is parking at YHA Sydney Harbour?

YHA Sydney Harbour doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YHA Sydney Harbour?

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

What time is check-out at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is YHA Sydney Harbour located?

Located in The Rocks, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Rocks Markets and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is 8 minutes by foot and Martin Place Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 932 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with amazing rooftop bar and clean nice rooms. Also has kitchen you can make meals. Exceeded my expectations by far as was worried it was technically a hostel but we booked a room with a bathroom and was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accomodation, faculties and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only continental breakfast, but the rooftop bar has a great view of the Sydney Opera House
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel style hotel with private rooms as well. Really interesting place to stay with an archeology dig within and below the building. The hotel is in a good location for accessing all the Harbour front activities. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and ‎Location are fantastic. Dylan was exceptional and took very good care of us. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in and close walking distance to everything. Views from the bar were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Alejandro was wonderful at the reception desk, location was super close to Circular Quay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, very simple, but we obly stayed for a one night. Really liked the cafe on rooftoop, great view. Staff was a bit not friendly and mean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from the staff.
Sunrise at around 6am from the rooftop.
Sydney Opera House was slightly blocked by the cruise ship, but beautiful view nonetheless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The location, the rooms, the breakfast, but especially the wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff great and location out of this world
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely clean rooms which were serviced daily, great access to city and transport, happy to cruise sailing port, access to cafe and restaurant. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent Friendly Suggest mini bar fridge for private rooms Clean Large room and excellent views
Morning view from rooftop bar
Night view from rooftop bar
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guo Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean room, staff are are friendly and cheerful. A pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice location if you like The Rocks. The building has some c
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay here in December. The room was clean, as well as the entire facility. The continental breakfast was a great way to start the day. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed meals there, especially the wonderful Christmas Eve dinner they offered, it was such a fun evening. The location was great, and the rooftop area was such a bonus to have, it has a great view! We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Sydney! We had a queen room, smaller than most hotel rooms but equipped with all that we needed, bed, bathroom, place to put clothes. Downstairs is a communal area with access to kitchens if you want to prep your own food, but they also have coffee bar and serve food. The roof top area is amazing with great views of Sydney Harbor and the Opera House, there is also a bar up there that serves till about 8:30pm? It a walk uphill to the top of the rocks, but you are located right next to the bridge and YHA is raised and built over an archeological site. Would not hesitate to stay again. Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very courteous and helpful. For the price and location of the hotel, this is a super value. The location is in the heart of the Rocks and walking distance to Sydney Harbor as well as to Circular Quay transit central. The room was clean and the rooftop view was unbeatable. The hotel provides kitchen and food sharing options. We love the idea! Will definitely recommend this hotel for any family traveling on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Fantastic location and clean and tidy accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, clean, and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nereda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful. Room was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025