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Our top choices for New South Wales hostels

A red brick building with a 'wake up!' sign, multiple windows, and a small entrance.

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$3,361
NT$3,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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$2,590
NT$2,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Maze Backpackers
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

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$3,118
NT$3,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A view of a beach from a window with blinds, featuring the ocean, beach, palm trees, and parked cars.

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
The price is NT$3,922
NT$4,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Wake Up! Bondi Beach - Hostel
A modern cafe with wooden tables, cushioned seating, and large green plants.

5. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (969 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff were helpful, kitchen area was also clean and useful."
Australia
roya
The price is NT$5,964
NT$6,560 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$3,508
NT$3,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Azzurro Pod Hotel Darling Harbour
A wooden door with a window, a doorbell, and a sign that reads "Guest Laundry".

7. The Surf House - Hostel

The Surf House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Excellent all round - close to beach and town."
Australia
James
The price is NT$3,547
NT$3,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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)
"fair price for solo trip. you get what paid for."
Australia
QIANYING
The price is NT$3,172
NT$3,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
YHA Sydney Central
A spacious lounge area with leather sofas and a brick wall.

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$2,100
NT$2,310 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$2,090
NT$2,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a building with large windows in the background.

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$3,524
NT$3,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bathroom with a toilet and a shower.

12. Little Drifter Glebe

Little Drifter Glebe
2.0 star property
Glebe
6.6 out of 10, (137 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$3,190
NT$3,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Little Drifter Glebe
A staircase leading to a covered area with ornate white railings and lush greenery.

13. Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.2 out of 10, Good, (90 reviews)
"Loved my stay "
United States
Tyler
The price is NT$2,627
NT$2,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Original Backpackers
Outdoor pool

14. Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Newtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (58 reviews)
"Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great"
Australia
Emma
The price is NT$2,519
NT$2,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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$2,064
NT$2,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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$2,637
NT$2,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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$2,992
NT$3,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a surfboard, and a painting.

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$2,562
NT$2,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Coogee Beachside - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a white sofa, green chairs, and a round table.

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$3,904
NT$4,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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, (157 reviews)
"Clean room and such a nice place to stay."
United States
Kira
The price is NT$2,984
NT$3,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
YHA Byron Bay
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Top New South Wales Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent
"The most amazing place we've ever stayed, the staff are the most welcoming, most helpful and most professional that we have ever come across. Already planning our next trip back to The Four Seasons Sydney"
Joseph 2-night trip
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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Find out more about New South Wales

New South Wales Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,876
Accommodation
84 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$2,271
Highest Price
NT$6,560

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