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4.3 out of 5

"It was fun for the kids, central to where we wanted to explore, short walk to tram, clean and the staff were very friendly. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 20 Jun 2022

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Hotel Description

At The Pod Sydney - Hostel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include Hyde Park and Queen Victoria Building.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$154* Per night/room 11 Apr. - 12 Apr.

6 Pax Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Single Bed in Female Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

The Pod Sydney - Hostel ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Pod Sydney - Hostel

Everyone (14) Family (2)
5 out of 5
It was fun for the kids, central to where we wanted to explore, short walk to tram, clean and the staff were very friendly.

Posted by on 20 Jun. 2022

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5 out of 5
Amazing staff, so friendly, helpful and kind. Made our family stay easy and enjoyable. Great location close to Central and light rail too. Definitely will be back! Thanks!

Posted by on 24 Apr. 2022

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5 out of 5
Cozy

Posted by on 23 Apr. 2022

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5 out of 5
Great location, friendly staff who couldn’t be more helpful, easy check in and out. Great for a family of 5 and a cheaper accomodation right in the heart of the city.

Posted by on 9 May 2021

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5 out of 5
location, rooms and pods were surprisingly private

Posted by on 10 Jan. 2020

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4 out of 5
I love the concept and it was overall clean, safe and comfortable. My only complaint, and it was a major one for me, is structural problems with the mens’ showers. When you are in one shower waste water floods in across the floor from the other showers. This is quite unhygienic and unpleasant. A cheap fix would be to put individual tubs in the cubicles, which is how capsule hotels in Japan do it.

Posted by on 3 Apr. 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Dec. 2018

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3 out of 5

Selfish People Spoil The Pod

My stay was ruined by one selfish noisy person who had the room lights on for half an hour at 5am while he packed his bag and dressed after returning from the shower. It should be House Rules no overhead lights on before 7am! Or maybe put the disruptive early risers in one dorm.

Posted by , from Samford Valley on 17 Mar. 2018

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2 out of 5

Very uncomfortable

There is just one inlet for aircondition air to come in no seperate AC in each room...I was feeling suffocated. No fan also so that atleast it can circulate the AC inlet air in whole room. They not even turn on AC in day time. I will not stay again.

Posted by on 9 Dec. 2017

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Property Features

The Pod Sydney - Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Pod Sydney - Hostel also features a communal living room, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area. This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2016
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Central Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Capitol Square Light Rail Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)

Room Amenities

The Pod Sydney - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Front desk opens daily at 9 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Pod Sydney Hostel
  • Pod Sydney
  • The Pod Sydney
  • The Pod Sydney Hostel
  • The Pod Sydney - Hostel Haymarket
  • The Pod Sydney - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.