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Nomads Sydney - Hostel

1.0 star property

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A bar with a rustic brick wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and two TVs mounted above the bar area.
A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a welcome sign, and a display of travel brochures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a desk with a plant, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lounge area with leather sofas and a brick wall.
A multi-story building with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent 'X' sign on the ground floor.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Sydney Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 4 Bed Dorm Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a brick wall, and a staircase leading to another room.

4 Bed Dorm Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 8 Bed Dorm Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, a desk, and a window with curtains.

8 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Dorm Room (Ensuite)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request)

6 Bed Dorm Room (Ensuite)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Dorm, Shared Facilities

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request)

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Facilities

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a brick wall, and a staircase leading to another room.

4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm

A room with bunk beds arranged in a row, a window with curtains, and a stone wall.

8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a desk with a plant, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 10 Bed Dorm Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a staircase.

10 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Nomads Sydney - Hostel places you steps from Sydney Town Hall and within a 10-minute stroll of Hyde Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. .Scary Canary is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hostel include Pitt Street Mall and Capitol Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pitt Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Sweeney's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Belvedere Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew Bros Licenced Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ABODE Bistro.Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scary Canary - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Nomads Sydney - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 428 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nomads Sydney - Hostel offers 428 accommodations with a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Scary Canary

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - midnight)
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Backpacker Base
Base Backpacker
Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Hostel Sydney
Base Backpacker Sydney
Base Sydney
Base Sydney Backpacker
Sydney Base
Base Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Base Sydney Hostel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

The closest beach to Nomads Sydney - Hostel is Bondi Beach (6.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

No, Nomads Sydney - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Nomads Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 465 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately this place has a bedbugs problem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room but was many party animal there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Q
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay! Amazing location, close to food, the train and downtown. I would highly recommend it to others :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and guests. Good facilities for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All round good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great all round for budget accommodation Definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place for what you get. Central to lots, certainly in the thick of things, but the rooms fronting the street - bring your ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good experience staying here for the first time.Great Staff,Great location,Good room and good value for money.Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and helpful to our queries
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better than expected for a hostel

A good stay. More than you’d expect from a hostel, including tea and coffee facilities. Air conditioning really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at Nomads. A little more expensive but worth it for the location. Staff are lovely and super helpful no matter the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. 2 mins walk to light rail or train station. Dislike, i went back my room from lift, just like walking in a maze
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
good place in good location however weird building
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, centrally located. Large lounge area
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, central to Sydney, allowed to store baggage prior to check in, helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and location is amazing. Little noisy at night but earplugs were suppled. Would stay there again. Good option for budget accommodation in Sydney cbd
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dung

Room with nice view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly quiet for a hostel. Perfect for a single traveller. Felt safe and the bed was very comfortable. Bring eye mask as city lights are bright through windows!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice size and clean and tidy bedding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and efficient. There was an ability of every body to do their best for you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Helpful with activities and suggestions.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023