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About this property

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 accommodations 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 6.2 mi 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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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 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
    Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
  • HI-Q&S Certified
    HI-Q&S Certified

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thi
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Cosy and great location. Good place to stay for short term. Many activities happen during the week. Friendly staff. Fast check in and check out
  • Thuy
    Australia Australia
    great location, the cleanest hostel I have stayed in Australia so far.
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    I booked a Queen room with ensuite and loved the "Thankyou" brand toiletries which were provided- hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Bathroom was spotless and the room was quiet. Reception staff very friendly and helpful.
  • Hazeleats
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The location is very convenient and the staff is very friendly and helpful
  • Amanda
    United States United States
    Great location! Chinatown, buses, trains and light rail are right at your doorstep. The hostel was clean and comfortable.
  • Zetner
    Australia Australia
    The room & facilities were clean and I will stay here next time
  • Livia
    Australia Australia
    I was very surprised with the place, being a hostel I expted it to be a little messy but toilets and kitchen were cleaned often and the bed was comfortable. Also sockets by the beds and individual curtains, rooms were spacious. Perfect for a short...
  • Carmen
    United States United States
    Prefect location One train or bus to opera house
  • Garwsayaa
    Thailand Thailand
    Easy to connect to train station. Room are good manage. Space in middle room for open the luggage.
  • Lan
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Central location, next to light train, bus stop and central station

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • inCafe
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of YHA Sydney Central

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 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

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • 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 available on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 35 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage 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

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about YHA Sydney Central