Located in Sydney (The Rocks), YHA Sydney Harbour is within a 15-minute walk of Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pitt Street Mall.
Museum of Contemporary Art - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
The Rocks Markets - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Circular Quay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Martin Place - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Sydney Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Wynyard Station - 8 min walk
Sydney Circular Quay Station - 9 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The Glenmore Hotel - 2 min walk
Fortune of War - 4 min walk
Mode Kitchen & Bar - 4 min walk
Maybe Sammy - 4 min walk
Blu Bar on 36 - 2 min walk
About this property
YHA Sydney Harbour
YHA Sydney Harbour offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This hostel also features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and bike parking.
Stop by the hostel's bar/lounge, Rooftop Bar, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner.
Trails Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite 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 center
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.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2009
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
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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
YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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lovely clean rooms which were serviced daily, great access to city and transport, happy to cruise sailing port, access to cafe and restaurant. Very helpful staff.
Loved YHA Sydney! My husband and our 2 kids (ages 13 and 10) had a wonderful stay. The common area with tables and booths was so awesome. Great natural light pours in. Breakfast was great. Love the community feel of this place. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Great location in The Rocks! I hope I get to return to Sydney. I would absolutely stay at YHA again.
Elisa
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
Jan 13, 2026
Nice location if you like The Rocks. The building has some c
Hotel located in place close to everything, Opera House, Harbor Bridge Ferry, and city transportations , downtown.Room very clean, but very small, no closet and only one size towel per person. Belfast not so good.
View from roof top trace amazing