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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
$93
$85 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

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11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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King Room with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 70 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 70 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 70 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

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

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at YHA Sydney Central, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, just a 5-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paddy's Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 5-minute 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 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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 830 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

aleksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty

Stayed here because the YHA Sydney Harbour was so great. YHA Sydney Central was a shock. Really dirty. Cleaners are definitely understaffed for sure. Bathrooms were foul. Hair and plasters on the floor. The cubicles themselves were tiny and had to practically contort yourself to shut the door. The kitchen was no better. The fridges were full of mouldy food and smelled revolting. The kitchen itself was really dirty, the microwaves were gross.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Can

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need is close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and easy access to all trains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend YHA Sydney Central

My experience was great. I liked the clean rooms and bathroom, friendly staff, and the fact that it is near to the Central station. So convenient for those using public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Imam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't t feel safety ,this Is uncomfortable for me,so I choosed another Hotel,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business 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

8/10 Good

Malachi

Business traveler
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 traveler
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