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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 5-minute walk to Capitol Theatre

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Indoor pool
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
King Room with Ensuite
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Explore the area

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11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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King Room with Ensuite

King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

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
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for King Room With Ensuite

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Sydney

YHA Sydney Central places you in the centre of Sydney, within just a 5-minute stroll of Capitol Theatre and within 15 minutes of Hyde Park. 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 Sydney Town Hall and International Convention Centre Sydney.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paddy's Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 5-minute 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
  • Water dispenser
  • 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.

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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
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. 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 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Central on 16 Dec 2025 start from NZ$163.82, 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.