At YHA Sydney Central, you're in the heart of it all. Enjoy a rooftop view, indulge in meals at In Cafe, or unwind with WiFi and a drink from the bar. The library offers quiet time while laundry facilities keep you fresh.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Parking available
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Bar
Pool
Main amenities
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Multilingual staff
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Feel at home
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Barbecue grill(s)
Limited onsite parking
The current price is $94
$94
includes taxes & fees
$86 per night
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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Queen Room with Ensuite
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Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
70 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
140 sq ft
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
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King Room with Ensuite
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Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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1 King Bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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140 sq ft
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Blackout drapes/curtains
Electric kettle
70 sq ft
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2 Twin Beds
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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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280 sq ft
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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210 sq ft
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
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70 sq ft
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1 Queen Bed
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Twin Room with Ensuite
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Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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Air conditioning
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140 sq ft
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds
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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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140 sq ft
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
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210 sq ft
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Queen Plus Four with Ensuite
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Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
70 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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Queen Room with Ensuite
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1 Queen Bed
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite
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Queen Room With Shared Bathroom
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Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory
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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
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International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk
Circular Quay - 5 min drive
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 2 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
Sydney Redfern Station - 18 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
Restaurants
KFC - 2 min walk
Fat Thaiger - 1 min walk
Mountbatten Hotel - 2 min walk
Pho Gia Hoi - 2 min walk
The Great Southern Hotel - 1 min walk
About this property
YHA Sydney Central
YHA Sydney Central features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Theatre. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at In Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Central Light Rail Station is steps away and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Working away
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Rooftop terrace
An indoor pool
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Property Registration Number 2000
Also known as
Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA
Frequently asked questions
Does YHA Sydney Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, YHA Sydney Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at YHA Sydney Central?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at YHA Sydney Central?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Sydney Central?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Sydney Central?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at YHA Sydney Central?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at YHA Sydney Central and nearby?
YHA Sydney Central has an indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA Sydney Central?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, In Cafe.
What's the area around YHA Sydney Central like?
YHA Sydney Central is in Haymarket, a short 2-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 5 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2025
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
I would stay again
Great place. Modern and clean. Convenient and comfortable. I stayed in a private room with ensuite. It was an excellent value for Sydney.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Great overall.
Great location. Near station. Good service.
Ngoh Huang
Ngoh Huang, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 13, 2024
It is very well located
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2024
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2024
Friendly staff
Eduardo
Eduardo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 25, 2024
yee
yee, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Very friendly reception staff, easy process to check in and no problems at all. Would stay again.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2024
Can
Can, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Clean - tidy. Great spot friendly staff.
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
I loved the convenient location for transport to all parts of the city; the staff were great-very kind and helpful. Great value for two sharing a room with ensuite. Took me a while to acquaint myself with the procedures for self-cooking, food storage etc in the communal kitchen and dining rooms, but people were helpful. Bed was really comfortable. No complaints!
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2024
Very Convenient location, but not good for overnight business people looking for a quiet sleep as alot of young people partying at night
George
George, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2024
Can
Can, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Very convenient
Abbdulla bin younus
Abbdulla bin younus, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 10, 2024
Nice just for backpackers
This is a nice place for backpackers with good kitchen facility. However it is not a normal hotel. The room condition was too poor. Too noisy all over nights, no table or shampoo. I paid $8 for leaving luggages for 5hrs. It is worth no more than $90 per night.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
It was a cute hostel. Really enjoyed it.
Phillip
Phillip, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 29, 2024
Quality basic, cheap accomodation in city centre. Very comfortable bed. Clean, secure room with good basic amenities including own shower with hot water, TV, kettle and tea/ coffee/ generous milk supply. Very well located, close to Central Station with inhouse community kitchen/ laundry and good value restaurant next door. Staff helpful.
Desiree
Desiree, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Can
Can, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2024
Good ideas but access to kitchen, how to use the card in the lifts and easy access to working laundry all caused problems.
Good value and will be far easier to navigate in the unlikely event I stay again.
Al
Al, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2024
Good location and convenience to everything
Check-in was quick and easy. Very clean in the whole building. Renovation is still underway in some area but did not affect my stay.
Two things that I have come across. First one is that I was inside the same lift with an extremely smelly man (not shower for few days). I hope he was not staying in shared dome room.
Secondly, minor urine smell coming out from a number of toilet bowls on 6th floor.
wing
wing, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2024
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2024
Good hostel
Everything was fine
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
The place is really good, well located, clean and the staff are polite, friendly and welcoming. I will definitely comeback.