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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal

Photo gallery for YHA Sydney Harbour

Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Queen Room with Ensuite
Dining
View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Australia Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Queen Plus One with Ensuite

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Plus 2 with Ensuite

King Plus 2 with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for King Plus One with Ensuite

King Plus One with Ensuite

King Plus One with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King Plus 2 With Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus 2 With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Queen Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Beds Male Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Male Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Single with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Share With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Plus Bunk Beds With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

At YHA Sydney Harbour you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlights at this hostel include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a rooftop terrace. .Rooftop Bar is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to yoga classes and Pilates classes. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this The Rocks hostel include Overseas Passenger Terminal and King Street Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 7 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Opera House - 16 min walk
  • Star Casino - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sake the Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Endeavour Tap Rooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Sydney Harbour.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
YHA Sydney Harbour offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese

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

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
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2000

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel
Sydney Harbour YHA The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Harbour Yha Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Sydney Harbour?

YHA Sydney Harbour 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 Harbour?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Harbour on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$258.77, 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.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Sydney Harbour?

The closest beach to YHA Sydney Harbour is Manly Beach (11.1 km).

Does YHA Sydney Harbour serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Sydney Harbour?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Sydney Harbour?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 755 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sakar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Tower Clock parking and walkable distance to Opera House. 24 hour coffee shop albeit I did have to wait about 20 minutes to be served 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was built on an archeological site visible through the passage to the reception, cafeteria, and the rooms. The hotel modern, simply clean and functional, having a terrace with fantastic view to the Opera House and the surrounding downtown skyscrapers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and view from rooftop were outstanding! Top bunk bed was difficult to navigate, so we ended up putting it on the floor. Staff was very accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe for solo women travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pricey for a basic room - obvs paying for location in The Rocks. Lots of stairs to navigate in the area, but with that in mind it is close to ferries, Opera House.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything is nearby the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Lintang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooftop was quite good!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, stunning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 5 with kids 8,10&12 just spent 2 nights at YHA. It was a great location to walk to many attractions. We used and appreciated the kitchen space for preparing some meals but sadly had someone steal $60 worth of our food. Be cautious of what food you leave in the fridge with your name on it as there obviously the odd person who will take what is not theirs. Waking up to go make my family breakfast and see most of our food gone was heartbreaking. Other then that it was a great place to rest our heads and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very interesting area
We stayed in a private “Opera Harbour View” room. Check in went well, but when we got to our room we noticed the garbage pails hadn’t been emptied, there was a questionable brown streak on the wall and the next morning we found a small spot of blood on the bed sheets. We alerted the staff who promised to do a deep clean of the room while we were out for the day. When we got back the room had indeed been well cleaned. The brown streak was gone as were other scuff marks that had been on the wall, the sheets had been changed and the garbages emptied. The hostel is part of the Big Dig and there are lots of fascinating artifacts to see, sign boards to read, not to mention it’s located above an excavated site which they’ve left stairwells open so you can easily see the excavated area below. We’d stayed at the hostel last year because the price was amazing but they’ve since done renovations and the price has gone up. Although still cheaper than other places, I didn’t feel like we’d received as much value for our money this time as we did the year before. Also a caution about the Opera Harbour View rooms: the view is nice…as long as a cruise ship isn’t in port. Then your Opera Harbour View becomes a Cruise Ship View. Usually not a problem because the ship is only there during the day, but they will sometimes be there overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Great value for the money Clean Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful clean Fabulous location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location- perfect for families!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly professional staff. Super location. Very good food to purchase. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Blaire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the staff were very kind, the quality of our stay was quite low. Unfortunately there were quite a few issues with our hotel. Issues were as follows: Toilet smelt terrible and made whole bathroom smell quite rotten. It smelt like a public toilet that hadnt been cleaned in a long time. Toilet brush was broken so couldn’t be used. Shower head was broken and sprayed across the whole bathroom. Shower curtian was either mouldy or still dirty, was hard to tell as there were brown splatters across it. No cooling in the room so got very hot and had to leave the window open which let in mosquitoes and a lot of the city noise. Room was lacking, one chair, small table, no mini fridge or anything. Wasnt really 2 user friendly. All in all it was a disappointing stay, especial for the money we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will stay again. The experience was amazing, the setting unique and the price just right!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024