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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Bar (on property)
King Room with Ensuite
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room with Ensuite

King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hostel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
YHA Sydney Central offers 149 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an indoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at YHA Sydney Central. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, a meeting room, and laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park
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 a vending machine are also featured at YHA Sydney Central.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
In Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Schirrmo's Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

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

  • 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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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 used
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: approximately AUD 12 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 860 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 860 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 860 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 860 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 860 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paddianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sanchit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms + Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Good basic accommodation at a reasonable price is a super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Beverley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good. Reception staff not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a great stayed. Loved the location easy walk to everywhere we needed. All the amenities were clean and ready to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chaiwat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thatchanok

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget place great service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

L L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As far as hostels go, this was excellent. Friendly welcome, our double room was clean and spacious, shared toilets and bathrooms were clean and hygienic, excellent kitchens, very good buffet breakfast... and, best of all, right next to Central station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, the location, right next to central station, easy to walk everywhere in CBD, to Circular Key, Darling Harbour Star City Casino, Lyric and Entertainment theatres/centers etc. Love the lockers in room and also behind reception before and after your stay on checkin/out day to store your bags, so you can walk around without bags. Have stayed at Sydney YHA many times.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were professional, friendly and helpful at all times. I didn't have free breakfast included in my stay but from what I saw it was well provided. Great location with all transport options in the doorstep and a variety of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but no fresh air because you couldn’t open the windows. The banging doors at night time were annoying. Other guests who were coming home at night were having chats in the corridor waking us all up. Maybe there should be signs on every floor reminding guests to be quiet after 9pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and easy access to Central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and easy access to all trains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paddianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for work trips, it’s great and I love how central it is
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness to station and light rail was handy. Beakfast was good abd the room clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, rail close by and generally things were as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a number of times now, I like the lockers up the stairs behind reception that you can put your own lock on that are big enough for a full size carryon bag and a school sized backpack and some other stuff. Same size as the ones in the dorm rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need is close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to Chinatown and lots of attractions in downtown Sydney. We loved the location. Bed linens where very clean, carpet and hallways could’ve used a little touchup. Great experience staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Joemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception staff, easy process to check in and no problems at all. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024