Name: Sydney Harbour YHA
Address: 110 Cumberland Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia, 110 Cumberland Street, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $29 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel Sydney Harbour YHA

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location 110 Cumberland Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location

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*9.1* Circular Quay: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

Circular Quay Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

Overseas Passenger Terminal: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.8* Sydney Observatory: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*9.2* Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.3* Cadmans Cottage: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Sydney Harbour YHA – rated 8.8 by recent guests!

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This hostel was nice enough, the rooms were clean and well ventilated.

Georgie

United Kingdom

Nice area, interesting archeological site. Big open kitchen, nice roof top deck with great views

Katherine

United States of America

Super friendly and accommodating staff ! The kitchens are fully furnished and practical, and everything (including bedrooms) is really clean. Great backpacking atmosphere, and the view from the rooftop alone is truly worth it, I would definitely recommend it !

Maxime

France

Friendly staff that answered questions and offered suggestions.

Anewmel

United States of America

You get what you pay for, but the view lives up to the expectation

Heather

Australia

I liked the view from the room, the dinners and the bars tour. The employees were friendly and very helpful. It is safe and perfectly located.

Joan

Puerto Rico

This is probably the best YHA location in the world! You could not be better placed in Sydney to access public transport of any type. Great staff, brilliant views - BOOK EARLY.

Greg

Australia

The location and the fact that the facility is used to educate young Australians about their history, It is built over an exposed archaeological dig, and many artifacts recovered are displayed on premise. Four really nice kitchens, but the small grocery next door doesn't really have provisions, per se. The roof-top lounge is huge, with great views and comfortable patio furniture and even a gas grill.

Anthony

United States of America

- the location and view from a rooftop - facilities are well-equipped

Paniti

Thailand

The staff were fantastic from the cleaners to the counter people. Gd security Comfortable bed and bathroom was very clean The rooftop was amazing

Derrian

Australia

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9.4

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
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Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“This hostel was nice enough, the rooms were clean and well ventilated.”

Georgie United Kingdom
“Nice area, interesting archeological site. Big open kitchen, nice roof top deck with great views”

Katherine United States of America
“Super friendly and accommodating staff ! The kitchens are fully furnished and practical, and everything (including bedrooms) is really clean.”

Maxime France
“Friendly staff that answered questions and offered suggestions.”

Anewmel United States of America
“You get what you pay for, but the view lives up to the expectation”

Heather Australia
“I liked the view from the room, the dinners and the bars tour. The employees were friendly and very helpful. It is safe and perfectly located.”

Joan Puerto Rico
“This is probably the best YHA location in the world! You could not be better placed in Sydney to access public transport of any type. Great staff, brilliant views - BOOK EARLY.”

Greg Australia
“The location and the fact that the facility is used to educate young Australians about their history, It is built over an exposed archaeological dig, and many artifacts recovered are displayed on...”

Anthony United States of America
“- the location and view from a rooftop - facilities are well-equipped”

Paniti Thailand
“The staff were fantastic from the cleaners to the counter people. Gd security Comfortable bed and bathroom was very clean The rooftop was amazing”

Derrian Australia

Stay in the Heart of Sydney – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location

The award-winning Sydney Harbor YHA features spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Harbor. Within 10 minutes' walk of Wynyard Station, it features private and dormitory rooms, a TV lounge, billiards and a fully equipped communal kitchen.

Sydney Harbor YHA is located in the heart of the historic Rocks district, surrounded by heritage buildings, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. It is 2,150 feet from the Museum of Contemporary Art and less than 20 minutes' walk from the iconic Bridge Climb, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The tour desk can arrange social activities such as BBQs, guided walks and pub tours. Every Monday morning there is a free archaeology tour and every Monday night there is a $2 sausage sizzle. Friday nights are $7 burger night, free pancakes are provided on Wednesday mornings and there are free guided beach walks on Thursday mornings. Hostel facilities include a 24/7 reception desk, free WiFi in the spacious lounge area and a guest laundry.

Each of the air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom and bed linen is provided. Double rooms include tea/coffee and towels. Shared rooms offer a private locker with a powerpoint.

This is a sustainable property with solar-powered hot water, rainwater tanks and a unique open-plan design that invites natural light and airflow.

Sydney Central Business District is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and city walks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Sydney Harbour YHA has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 28, 2011
Hotel chain/brand: Youth Hostels Association

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24-hour front desk

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Laundry

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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An Inside Look at Sydney Harbour YHA

Welcome to the only backpacker hostel in the historic Rocks precinct of Sydney on the shores of Sydney Harbour. Take in the spectacular views from our roof terrace whilst you enjoy our multi-award winning facilities and service. Our unique sustainably designed hostel helps you lower the carbon footprint of your stay whilst providing proximity to Sydney’s main attractions.

Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Sydney Visitor Centre
0.1 miles
Museum of Contemporary Art
0.1 miles
Sydney Observatory
0.1 miles
Cadmans Cottage
0.1 miles
ICBC Australia
0.2 miles
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
0.2 miles
Overseas Passenger Terminal
0.2 miles
The Rocks Markets
0.2 miles
Roslyn Packer Theatre
0.2 miles
Circular Quay Station
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

The Argyle Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
Pancakes on the Rocks Restaurant
2.1 miles
Australian Heritage Hotel Cafe/Bar
0 miles
The Rocks Market Market
0.4 miles

Closest Airports *

Kingsford Smith Airport
5.5 miles
Wollongong Airport
54 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

DFS Galleria Sydney Mall
Popular brands like: Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany & Co, Hermès, Prada, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Armani
The Rocks Markets Market

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Everything! It’s in an excellent location and is on an archeological dig site. The hostel is huge with big spacious communal areas. The 4 bed room I was in was ...”

Jade

United Kingdom

9.5

“The location is great and the staff are helpful and facilities are good”

Inmans

Australia

9.1

“Near to Sydney Opera House. Good location!”

Mohd

Malaysia

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From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 2 years

Can use a crib

FREE

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Sydney Harbour YHA accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Children are welcome, but are not permitted to stay in dormitory rooms.
Children aged 17 need a letter from a parent/legal guardian to stay in dormitory rooms.
If children are 16 or under, they will need a parent/legal guardian aged over 21 to stay with them in a private room.

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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.

“Super friendly and accommodating staff ! The kitchens are fully furnished and practical, and everything (including bedrooms) is really clean. Great backpacking atmosphere, and the view from the rooftop alone is truly worth it, I would definitely recommend it !”

“The location and the fact that the facility is used to educate young Australians about their history, It is built over an exposed archaeological dig, and many artifacts recovered are displayed on premise. Four really nice kitchens, but the small grocery next door doesn't really have provisions, per se. The roof-top lounge is huge, with great views and comfortable patio furniture and even a gas grill.”

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Reviewed: October 23, 2019

Georgie
United Kingdom
8.0

“Nice enough”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
There wasn't much opportunity to meet people while I was there, and because of the location I expected there to be a bit more of a buzz.
This hostel was nice enough, the rooms were clean and well ventilated.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Stephanie
Germany

4 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
-It was difficult to get fresh air in the room, had to keep the door and window open for a breeze -luggage storage only with additional charge, should be cheaper or for free
-Big and comfortable rooms, with big lockers (backpack of 60L and a small bag fits inside easily) -Kitchen is big and has many places to storage food (fridge and cabinets) -Laundry room with washing machine and dryer available (4$ each load)

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Judith
Australia
10

“Loved our stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
People who self catered/cooked not cleaning up - washing dishes, leaving food residue in sink strainers.
24hr reception staff were great. Everyone was friendly. Loved the mix of ages. Plenty of fridge storage space and cooking areas. Plenty of cubes to store dry food. Also donation/free food cubes to encourage people to share food rather than throw it away when they leave.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 20, 2019

Emma
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing!!!
Everything, staff where very friendly and always will to help. Room was clean and shower was spot on😁.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 19, 2019

Lynley
New Zealand
9.6

“Amazing location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Universal air conditioning rather than your own separate air conditioning. The room got a bit hot at times. Was a little bit noisy at times but you would expect that of a backpackers. Didn't clean our rooms daily.
Amazing location!!! Couldn't be in a better spot!!! Absolutely loved that roof top balcony!!! Room was perfect for our needs.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Jade
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Fantastic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little bit on the pricey side but for good reason!!
Everything! It’s in an excellent location and is on an archeological dig site. The hostel is huge with big spacious communal areas. The 4 bed room I was in was clean with a hotel standard en suite. The hang out area looked awesome and the roof terrace has the perfect views of Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as Sydney Opera House. The receptionist who served me was super friendly.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
9.2

“Great location and value. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet roll dispenser was terrible and despatched one sheet at a time. That was all that was wrong!
Great value, excellent location, helpful staff, simple, functional accommodation.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Andrew
Taiwan

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Great location and staffs. Reasonable price.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
The view from the roof is gold.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Tong
China
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the location is really good. quiet place. staffs are friendly

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Katherine
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice area, interesting archeological site. Big open kitchen, nice roof top deck with great views

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Ramunas
Belgium

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great atmosohere, helpful and motivated staff, well located, excellent views from the terrace.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Maxime
France
10

“Really great stay, I will go there again !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super friendly and accommodating staff ! The kitchens are fully furnished and practical, and everything (including bedrooms) is really clean. Great backpacking atmosphere, and the view from the rooftop alone is truly worth it, I would definitely recommend it !

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Anewmel
United States of America
10

“Excellent location and great spaces! Over historic ruins that are well preserved and on display.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff that answered questions and offered suggestions.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Elsie
United Kingdom
10

“Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Sydney”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Maraden
Indonesia
8.3

“Worthed..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Acces from station when youre carrying extra baggage..energy drained.
The place is clean end extra friendly..

Stayed in September 2019

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Stay in the Heart of Sydney – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and city walks – Check location

Facilities of Sydney Harbour YHA Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

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