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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool
Interior detail
Rooftop terrace
Bar (on property)

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

Map
11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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King Room with Ensuite

King Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Sydney

YHA Sydney Central puts you in the heart of Sydney, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The café, In Cafe, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Schirrmo's Bar is the hostel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Thaiger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mountbatten Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at YHA Sydney Central.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Sydney Central offers 149 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children

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
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
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
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Sydney Central?

YHA Sydney Central offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Sydney Central?

As of 30 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Central on 4 Aug 2025 start from NZ$142.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at YHA Sydney Central?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Sydney Central?

The closest beach to YHA Sydney Central is Coogee Beach (6.5 km).

Does YHA Sydney Central have a pool?

YHA Sydney Central has an indoor pool.

Does YHA Sydney Central serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Sydney Central?

No, YHA Sydney Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Sydney Central?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Sydney Central?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Sydney Central?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 804 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

Niall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located,suitable for families, kitchen facilities good. Pool small and dirty,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Xueyu

Liked: Staff & service
not bad, and below average for the cleaness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic 5 star backpackers to stay. Very convenient location next to Central Station, transport is everywhere you want it, walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Easy to check in and a nice waiting area to wait and relax if you are arrive to early. Rooftop pool and BBQ area was great, I stayed in a Queen Room and the bed was heaven, good size TV also. Noise didn't affect me, and I can't really fault the place at all. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Can

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property window cannot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Service great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neechal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better labels 4 fridge. Rubber bands and paper rip. Frustrating. And sometimes theres either no pens or paper..maybe put pens on strings so they dont go walkabout. Dont get me wrong im nit picking everything else is exceptional. Pls keep up the great work.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had stayed in a few different hotels during my stay in Australia and New Zealand and this property had the friendliest staff of them all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
If your after a youth hostel, its great. If you after a restful nights sleep, look elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Can

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YHA Central Hotel Stay

Excellent establishment for hotels and hostel accommodation. Very friendly staff, cafe prices very good. Being mainly a hostel lots of activities every day so quite a friendly buzz (not load). Rooftop modest swimming pool with views over the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe hostel. Lots of showers and bathrooms and dining area with pool. There was a long wait to check in at 2pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirsad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy and floor was quiet as a mouse. Slept very comfortably and no issues to report.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
YHA has a good rate affordable for back packers like me, clean and tidy the only problem was the doors of your neighbour's room, plus bathroom doors, they guest keep slamming the doors that wake me up in different times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff property very clean A little noisy next to bath room recommend soft closing doors
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025