Hostels in Sydney

17 properties in Sydney are hostels and budget dorms, starting at € 60 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 111. That is about 40% below the city median of € 184.

Live prices for a two-night stay a month ahead — search your own dates. Measured 2026-09-25.

See all 17 hostels in Sydney

How hostels in Sydney compare

Of everything we can book in Sydney at the moment, roughly 6% is hostels and budget dorms — 17 properties out of 304. Half of what is bookable sits between € 60 and € 142 a night, with the midpoint at € 111. That is about 40% below the Sydney median of € 184, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. Among the best-reviewed the star ratings run from 3 to 5, so this is not one class of property. The highest-rated right now is YHA Sydney Harbour at 9.2/10 from 7 725 reviews, around € 198 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 8.6 out of 10 between them.

Highly rated

YHA Sydney Harbour
YHA Sydney Harbour
9.2/10 · 7 725 reviews
€ 198 from / night
Little Coogee Hotel
Little Coogee Hotel
8.7/10 · 1 619 reviews
€ 120 from / night
Stoke Beach House
Stoke Beach House
8.6/10 · 1 287 reviews
€ 109 from / night
Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach
8.4/10 · 1 424 reviews
€ 132 from / night
Wake Up! Sydney Central
Wake Up! Sydney Central
8.3/10 · 3 660 reviews
€ 151 from / night
YHA Sydney Central
YHA Sydney Central
8.2/10 · 9 635 reviews
€ 235 from / night

What to look for in hostels in Sydney

Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.

Before you book, check

  • Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
  • Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
  • Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
  • Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.
The thing people get caught by

A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.

Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.

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Frequently asked

How much do hostels in Sydney cost?

Starting from €60 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €111. That is about 40% below the city median of €184.

How many are there?

We can currently book 17 properties hostels and budget dorms in Sydney. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.