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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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is ₩112,286
₩123,519 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

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King Room with Ensuite

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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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A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a small table, and a large window.

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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Wonderful
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  • 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

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  • 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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A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a small table, and a large window.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
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  • 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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Twin Room with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

Located in Haymarket, a neighborhood 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 Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre
    Capitol Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park Sydney City; Shutterstock ID 421569712
    Hyde Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paddy's Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

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
  • The Great Southern Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Side Bar
    2 min walk
  • Outta Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Khao Man Kai
    1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel near International Convention Centre Sydney
Close to Capitol Theatre and Hyde Park, 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 water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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 May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Central on May 20, 2026 start from ₩112,286, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Sydney Central located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Theatre, Hyde Park, and Sydney Town Hall. International Convention Centre Sydney and University of Sydney are also within 1 mi (2 km). Central Light Rail Station is only a 2-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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 Central Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 855 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paddianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanchit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms + Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Good basic accommodation at a reasonable price is a super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Found several cockroaches during my 5 days stay and room trash didn’t get cleaned out for days. The fan did help cause the air conditioning wasn’t on but the location and staff were amasing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a great stayed. Loved the location easy walk to everywhere we needed. All the amenities were clean and ready to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joemar

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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