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Cheap Hostels in Sydney

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

2 out of 5
509 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (385 reviews)
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

2 out of 5
22 Allen St, Pyrmont, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Star Casino and Circular Quay are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (54 reviews)
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers

1.5 out of 5
417 Pitt St, Haymarket, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (929 reviews)
Maze Backpackers
London Plane Backpackers - Hostel

London Plane Backpackers - Hostel

1 out of 5
172-174 Victoria St, Potts Point, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are located ...
5.6/10 (41 reviews)
London Plane Backpackers - Hostel
YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central

2 out of 5
11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (816 reviews)
YHA Sydney Central
YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour

2 out of 5
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (834 reviews)
YHA Sydney Harbour
Little Drifter Bondi Beach

Little Drifter Bondi Beach

2 out of 5
19 Lamrock Avenue, Bondi Beach, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Taronga Zoo and Sydney Opera House are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Little Drifter Bondi Beach
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
109 Cambridge Street, (Entrance on Merchant St), Stanmore, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Star Casino and Circular Quay are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (264 reviews)
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

2 out of 5
110 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, NSW
Book a stay at this beach hostel in Sydney. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Taronga Zoo and Sydney Opera ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney

Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney

2 out of 5
90 Wentworth Avenue, NSW, Surry Hills, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Star Casino and Circular Quay are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Nomads Sydney - Hostel

1 out of 5
477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy a nightclub, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (446 reviews)
Nomads Sydney - Hostel
Azzurro Boutique Hotel - Surry Hills

Azzurro Boutique Hotel - Surry Hills

2 out of 5
82 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
Stay at this hostel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Circular Quay and Star Casino are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (22 reviews)
Azzurro Boutique Hotel - Surry Hills
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St., Sydney, NSW
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,978 reviews)
"It is an incredible preperty. The staff go out of their way to accommodate your every need. Food was excellent. The view from our room of the Opera House was fantastic. A lot of high end shopping is nearby, as well as every price range of dining options. However, our favorite dining experience was ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,409 reviews)
"The Shangri-La Sydney was phenomenal. Even before you walk on the door, the most wonderful fragrance greets you. The staff treated me like Royalty upon greeting me. Literally...as there was a Tongan Princess arriving when I did. And they treated me as kindly, graciously and wonderfully as the Princess. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

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Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,828 reviews)
"So close to Sea Life and the Darling Harbor, great location for families."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Sydney

Hostels in Sydney

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in Sydney may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable Sydney hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can enjoy modest savings versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in Sydney on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in Sydney. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for Sydney hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in Sydney when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Sydney?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Sydney hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Sydney, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Sydney?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Sydney, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Sydney?

Even the best hostels in Sydney can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Sydney hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Sydney hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Sydney aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Sydney, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.