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Experience world-class service at YHA Sydney Central

This award-winning hostel, with indoor pool is housed in a heritage listed building opposite Central Station in Sydney CBD (Central Business District). Guests enjoy panoramic views of the city from the rooftop outdoor area. YHA Sydney Central offers shared dormitory accommodation as well as private rooms. Guests have access to a free WiFi throughout the Hostel, 2 kitchens, spacious dining and lounge areas and a guest laundry. There is an on-site cinema where guests can catch the latest films. The hostel has its own travel agency, café, restaurant and BBQ facilities. Located in the basement, Schirrmo's Bar is open for drinks most evenings. Sydney International Airport is 10 km from YHA Sydney Central and is directly accessible from Central Station. Activities include pizza nights, walking tours, movie nights with free popcorn and rooftop BBQs. The Haymarket stop for the light rail is located at the doorstep of YHA Sydney Central.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Private parking available on-site


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • HI-Q&S Certified
    HI-Q&S Certified

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Crystal
    Australia Australia
    location, cleanliness, the best bunker quality compared to other branches
  • Suberu
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good clean but sadly no waffles were available at breakfast.
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Accommodation excellent value and so close to Central Station and trams. Very convenient. Have stayed here three or four times and im always very happy.
  • Maxine
    Australia Australia
    The location is great, easy walking or pt access to multiple places. It was good to have onsite parking, but the parking is limited, very tight (we scratched our car in the tight squeeze to get in the car) and really hard to find even with satnav....
  • Norman
    Australia Australia
    From a scale from 1 to 10, the staff were a 12! Incredibly clean! Having the tram station right out front , and Central Station right next door made getting around a breeze!
  • Jo
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Very close to the train station, quite safe. Easy access to the tram as well. Very close to many shops, and you can bring your own food to cook there.
  • Herbert
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, and the staff made it easy to get in. They also offered additional activities for tourists.
  • Ashley
    Australia Australia
    The facilities are fantasic. I was impressed at the size of the kitchen, dining and loung areas. There is even a pool. The bathrooms are well designed and clean.
  • Aimie
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room, close to the shared bathroom. Mattress and pillow were comfortable. I didn't do any of the organised activities but it was nice to know as a solo traveller there were group activities I could join.
  • Vernice
    Singapore Singapore
    Great location if you're taking the train/tram often. Appreciated the curtains on the bunk beds for privacy and lockable cabinets (bring your own lock) in the room. The shared kitchens were well organised and clean most of the time. There was a...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • inCafe
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of YHA Sydney Central

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Karaoke

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 35 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop

Languages spoken

  • Mandarin
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Filipino
  • Urdu

House rules

YHA Sydney Central takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children aged below 18 years must be accompanied by and be under the supervision of a legal guardian or a parent.

Please note that guests under 18 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.

Please note that a profile photo of all guests is required to check in the shared or private rooms with a shared bathroom.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Sydney Central in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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