YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    5 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    6 min walk
  • Hyde Park
    11 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    21 min drive

Room options

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

King Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Sydney

YHA Sydney Central puts you in the heart of Sydney, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The café, In Cafe, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Schirrmo's Bar is the hostel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Thaiger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mountbatten Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at YHA Sydney Central.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Sydney Central offers 149 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2000

Property is also known as

Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Sydney Central?

YHA Sydney Central offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Central on 9 Dec 2024 start from NZ$149.83, 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 parking available at YHA Sydney Central?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Sydney Central?

The closest beach to YHA Sydney Central is Manly Beach (13 km).

Does YHA Sydney Central have a pool?

YHA Sydney Central has an indoor pool.

Does YHA Sydney Central serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Sydney Central?

No, YHA Sydney Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Sydney Central?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Sydney Central?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Sydney Central?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 727 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the convenient location for transport to all parts of the city; the staff were great-very kind and helpful. Great value for two sharing a room with ensuite. Took me a while to acquaint myself with the procedures for self-cooking, food storage etc in the communal kitchen and dining rooms, but people were helpful. Bed was really comfortable. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Very Convenient location, but not good for overnight business people looking for a quiet sleep as alot of young people partying at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbdulla bin younus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice just for backpackers
This is a nice place for backpackers with good kitchen facility. However it is not a normal hotel. The room condition was too poor. Too noisy all over nights, no table or shampoo. I paid $8 for leaving luggages for 5hrs. It is worth no more than $90 per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Davidsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a cute hostel. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Can

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good ideas but access to kitchen, how to use the card in the lifts and easy access to working laundry all caused problems. Good value and will be far easier to navigate in the unlikely event I stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and convenience to everything
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hostel
Everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really good, well located, clean and the staff are polite, friendly and welcoming. I will definitely comeback.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs more washing machine and dryers. Please act on this immediately for everyone’s convenience. The rest are excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Maree

Short stay
The water pressure in shower was VERY POOR
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Parth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some more fun activities should be planned
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

FRANCIS W K

Centrally located
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eunhwa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was lovely, and very accomodating to my injury. Very great location as well. Rooms were suoer clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hostel
Average hostel that’s pretty clean and comfortable. Some grime in the bathrooms - but I dare you to find me a hostel where that’s not also true. The big selling point here is the location - literally right next to Central Station (1 minute walk). Perfect for getting a ride to/from the airport, the blue mountains, or even up to Brisbane or down to Melbourne. Literally every transport option leaves from there. The hostel is big and accepts guests of all ages, so you have to wander the property a bit to meet people. There’s a great cafe next door (InCafe) with good coffee and the cheapest happy hour in the city - $6 pints 👍 Overall, I’d recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price (for Sydney). Handy for one night stopover as close to airport train
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024