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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

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A group of people sitting on wooden benches in a room with large windows, wooden walls, and a sloped ceiling.
A reception area with a white reception desk, three round mirrors on the wall, and a hanging woven light fixture above the desk.
A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden flooring, and a mix of natural and artificial lighting.
A multi-story brick building with large arched windows and a sign for 'Wake Up'.
A group of people sitting on a couch in a room with a beach-themed decor, including a surfboard and a sign that says 'Wake Up! - At the Beach'.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
$102 nightly
The current price is $112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Explore the area

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509 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paddy's Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown Night Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a large window with a view of a clock tower, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a mirror.

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dorm

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A bunk bed with a person lying on the lower bunk, a suitcase on the floor, and a white cabinet to the right.

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm

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

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

A bunk bed with a mattress, a curtain, and a suitcase.

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm

A bunk bed with a person sitting on the lower bunk, a suitcase on the floor, and a person standing on the upper bunk.

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly folded blue towel and two soap bars on a striped bedspread.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a metal rack with clothes, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with grey bedding, a bedside lamp, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a red door.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a desk and chair, a hanging rack with clothes, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

A stay at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hyde Park.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paddy's Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Market City - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chinatown Night Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Noodle House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers 451 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 451 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hostel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at Roy's Cafe, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Roy's Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Side Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roy's Cafe
  • Side Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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 younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (820 ft away)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Wake Up Sydney Hostel Haymarket
Wake Up Sydney Haymarket

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 494 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location good staff and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great socials out on by staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for a short stay in sydney
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some staff are more helpful than others, but overall great stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay .Check in was easy and the staff were very friendly and helpful.The room was clean and comfortable and the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to stay and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Had lots of activities and good for meeting people at the bar scene and common areas. Accommodation itself was super basic and old. Had private room that was extremely small and expensive. Location was great with lots within walking distance, but was kind of a dodgy area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Location, helpful staff with my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and as advertised. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and staff nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great venue for a budget traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cclean room, friendly staff, clean toilet
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , shower could be better but overall all good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and the rooms were very nice for the price. Great location right next to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and check out, staff are amazing and friendly, price are good for our budget and easy access to all public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best run hostel experiences I’ve had anywhere in the world. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
if you are not too picky and on limited budget, or just need a place to sleep while away like me, this is an excellent choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay here. Clean, perfect location, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean stay! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff ver helpful and friendly would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022