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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Fridge, microwave
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Dining room
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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509 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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Air conditioning
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 6 Beds Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Sydney

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel 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 and in-room free WiFi. .The café, Roy's Cafe, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Side Bar is the hostel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Bowl of Noodles - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 451 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers 451 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roy's Cafe
  • Side Bar

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (820 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Wake Up Sydney Hostel Haymarket
Wake Up Sydney Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$229.71, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

The closest beach to Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel is Manly Beach (13.2 km).

Is Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

No, Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

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 Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 400 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiriaki

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great venue for a budget traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely close to Central Station and perfect spot for a short getaway to Sydney. Ample room to store breakfast items and drinks in the kitchen fridges. Love the individual light and power point for each bed. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
An Australian owned hostel, founded by the Millet family. There are 3 hostels in the WAKE UP! chain, WAKE UP! Sydney Central, one in Bondi, and one in Byron Bay, Of all the 3 Wake Up's, WAKE UP! Sydney Central is the weakest link in my opinion, simply due to how it is run. The target audience for this hostel is 18-30 years. If you are outside of this age group, you may notice they may give you different treatment, esp if you are much older. I had an unpleasant experience with the
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yani

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy that the staff checked me in early in the morning before the official time and the upgrade. The building has been renovated. The room is small but clean. My only complaint is that the toilet bowls were dirty. I blame it on the design because it is deep and the pool of water is small, like a well. So lots of poops stuck above the water. I suggest the management taking a look at American ones of which the pool is wider and no well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a very convenient spot within the Sydney CBD. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Vibes within the place were immaculate. The shared toilets were mostly clean. The laundry was also very easy and convenient to access. Great stay overall. Would consider booking again if I ever came back to Sydney.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and the rooms were very nice for the price. Great location right next to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Hedir Johari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and check out, staff are amazing and friendly, price are good for our budget and easy access to all public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best run hostel experiences I’ve had anywhere in the world. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joceline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staffs and good bedroom, so clean
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bring your own pillows and towels

The location is great… close to central train station. The common bathroom has spacious shower area. Hair dryer and toiletries are provided as well. We booked a room good for 3 pax. The AC is central. But was really disappointed with the pillows, blanket and towels. They smell like rust. We had to buy our own pillows and towels from Big W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

GAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a late night flight arrival and early rail connection next morning. Room was clean and roomy and comfy bed for an older couple. Hotel very busy but no noise issues. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Milan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025