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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Rooftop terrace
Indoor pool
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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King Room with Ensuite

King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at YHA Sydney Central, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, just a 5-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 6 minutes by foot from World Square Shopping Centre. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hyde Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mountbatten Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪It's Time for Thai - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
YHA Sydney Central offers 149 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at In Cafe serving guests of YHA Sydney Central. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
In Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Schirrmo's Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

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 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

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

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

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 815 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greay T
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is passable if all You want is a bunkbed. But other than This, The Property was pretty much lacking. Many common areas were dirty, for example, the tables and chairs in The Lobby. There was No Coffee available on Property or in surrounds until after 6am, which is problematic when You have 7am flights... Plus common areas are closed from 11pm - 6am. Not really a Property seeking to cater to a cosmopolitan or travelling crowd.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Ryoichi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to city and tram/train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with group
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

Lynette

Travelled with partner
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

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent emplacement et rapport qualité-prix. Chaque lit a une prise et un casier. La gare centrale et la station de tramway est littéralement juste devant la porte, mais l’hébergement est sécurisé.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business 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

Malachi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good room but the shower pressure was almost non-existent. May as well have stood out in the rain
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located,suitable for families, kitchen facilities good. Pool small and dirty,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Xueyu

Liked: Staff & service
not bad, and below average for the cleaness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Can

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property window cannot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Service great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neechal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better labels 4 fridge. Rubber bands and paper rip. Frustrating. And sometimes theres either no pens or paper..maybe put pens on strings so they dont go walkabout. Dont get me wrong im nit picking everything else is exceptional. Pls keep up the great work.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
If your after a youth hostel, its great. If you after a restful nights sleep, look elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025