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Our top choices for New South Wales hostels

A group of people sitting on wooden benches in a room with large windows, wooden walls, and a sloped ceiling.

1. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (492 reviews)
"good"
Hong Kong SAR China
MAN FAI
The price is NT$3,348
NT$3,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

2. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (982 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a solo traveler, located centrally in the Sydney CBD, near both the light rail, bus and train lines. It’s also located a block away from a shopping center with a grocery store, pharmacy, and other eateries. While the building is quaint, the amenities, location and neighborhood make it a great place to base yourself if you plan on exploring Sydney."
United States
Irving
The price is NT$2,916
NT$3,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Maze Backpackers
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

3. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
7.6 out of 10, Good, (62 reviews)
"Stayed on a solo trip for a week. First time In Australia and I found the hostel was a good fit for me I had the private room with en suite bathroom which was nice. It’s perfect for a solo traveler or a couple."
United States
Trevor
The price is NT$3,365
NT$3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A swimming pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

4. Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel

Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (110 reviews)
"Fantastic hostel with lively staff and activities"
United Kingdom
Mariela Magaly
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

5. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (972 reviews)
"The location of this property is beyond excellent!"
United States
Wanting
The price is NT$5,837
NT$6,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
YHA Sydney Harbour
A dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, large windows with metal bars, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour

Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
1.0 star property
Pyrmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (120 reviews)
"Not the best but I would stay there again"
Australia
BENJAMIN
The price is NT$3,283
NT$3,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
A sauna with wooden benches and benches covered with blue and white striped towels.

7. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Excellent all round - close to beach and town."
Australia
James
The Surf House - Hostel
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

8. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (877 reviews)
"Good basic accommodation at a reasonable price is a super convenient location"
United States
Kevin
The price is NT$3,573
NT$3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
YHA Sydney Central
A bar with a rustic brick wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and two TVs mounted above the bar area.

9. Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Nomads Sydney - Hostel
1.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
7.0 out of 10, Good, (477 reviews)
"Great!"
United States
Alexander
The price is NT$2,202
NT$2,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Nomads Sydney - Hostel
A covered outdoor patio with a sofa, table, and chairs.

10. Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Stanmore
7.8 out of 10, Good, (292 reviews)
"This was an interesting hostel for sure! Very friendly staff and excellent neighbourhood and I'd definitely stay here again."
United States
Daniel
The price is NT$2,082
NT$2,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.

11. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"I really loved this hostel! I booked a private room for two. The staff were really nice and had great amenities"
Australia
Candelaria
The price is NT$3,720
NT$4,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a cozy seating area with cushions.

12. Little Drifter Glebe

Little Drifter Glebe
2.0 star property
Glebe
6.8 out of 10, (138 reviews)
"Charming area & hostel — recently refurbed. Good access to public transport & city. Helpful staff including assistance when my room key malfunctioned."
Australia
KATHLEEN
The price is NT$2,617
NT$2,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Little Drifter Glebe
A courtyard with a metal fence adorned with potted plants and flowers.

13. Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.2 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Loved my stay "
United States
Tyler
The price is NT$3,028
NT$3,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Original Backpackers
Outdoor pool

14. Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Newtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (59 reviews)
"Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great"
Australia
Emma
The price is NT$2,509
NT$2,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Newtown Backpackers
A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a panoramic view of a mountainous landscape.

15. YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba

YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
2.0 star property
Katoomba
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (291 reviews)
"Our 1 night stay was good, all cleaned."
Australia
Milani
The price is NT$2,150
NT$2,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
YHA Blue Mountains Katoomba
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large sink, and a green-tiled backsplash.

16. Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney

Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
2.0 star property
Surry Hills
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"Great place great staff great establishment"
Australia
Benjamin
The price is NT$3,071
NT$3,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
City view

17. Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
7.2 out of 10, Good, (244 reviews)
"Comfy bed and great pillow "
Australia
Thawangorn
The price is NT$2,981
NT$3,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel
A crowded beach with a walkway along the water.

18. Coogee Beachside - Hostel

Coogee Beachside - Hostel
2.0 star property
Coogee
7.4 out of 10, Good, (94 reviews)
"Staff were very polite and helpful, security is good & location is perfect"
Australia
Robert
The price is NT$2,503
NT$2,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Coogee Beachside - Hostel
Two women sitting on a concrete ledge by the beach with a view of the ocean and a coastal town in the background.

19. Little Drifter Bondi Beach

Little Drifter Bondi Beach
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (65 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable, great location and reasonably priced. I would recommend The Little Drifter at Bondi Beach."
Australia
Jackie
The price is NT$2,588
NT$2,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Little Drifter Bondi Beach
A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

20. YHA Byron Bay

YHA Byron Bay
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (158 reviews)
"Clean room and such a nice place to stay."
United States
Kira
The price is NT$2,972
NT$3,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
YHA Byron Bay
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Top New South Wales Hotel Reviews

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Property was well presented as usual"
Bruce and Stella 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

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New South Wales Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,944
Accommodation
84 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$2,290
Highest Price
NT$6,421

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