Hostel Wake Up! Sydney Central

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509 Pitt Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1574 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
1,577 reviews

Great value, comfortable room and awesome location!

Mary Australia

Everything. Is a really good hostel. Super clean and the rooms are very comfortable.

Daniela Chile

Easy access from the airport to this location using the train. The receptionist staff was so friendly and helpful. Terrific place to connect with other travelers due to the daily organized outings by the staff. An overall good place to stay while you get familiar with the city

Lauren United States of America

It was in a great location, the staff is very helpful, and the WIFI is really good. It's really secure. You get in and out the rooms with a key card and the front door requires the key card after hours. When I checked out, I was able to hang around in the lobby and was offered a key card that gave me access to the kitchen. I'd stay here again next time I'm in Sydney.

Royal Colombia

I stayed here two nights two weeks apart and had a great time both times!! The staff is amazingggggg!!! Ppl are super friendly and there’s a bar right downstairs!! Very clean communal bathrooms too!

Melissa Canada

Location, cleanliness of the property and amazing staff.

Edwin Philippines

The location is good, in front of central station. The staff allowed me to put my luggage in the room early.

Amelia Indonesia

The fact that they have lots of activities and things to do at night but they don’t have much in the day time but it’s okay . Very big hostel 7 floors so you’ll always find people to hang out and make good friends!

Monirah Saudi Arabia

It's near Sydney central with in walking distance. Any where one can go easily by train

Dinesh India

Very helpful, friendly staff, and comfortable facilities. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and near public transport.

Euri United States of America
8.7
Excellent
1,577 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great value, comfortable room and awesome location!”
    Mary Mary Australia Australia
  • “Everything. Is a really good hostel. Super clean and the rooms are very comfortable.”
    Daniela Daniela Chile Chile
  • “Easy access from the airport to this location using the train. The receptionist staff was so friendly and helpful.”
    Lauren Lauren United States of America United States of America
  • “It was in a great location, the staff is very helpful, and the WIFI is really good. It's really secure.”
    Royal Royal Colombia Colombia
  • “I stayed here two nights two weeks apart and had a great time both times!! The staff is amazingggggg!!! Ppl are super friendly and there’s a bar right downstairs!! Very clean communal bathrooms too!”
    Melissa Melissa Canada Canada
  • “Location, cleanliness of the property and amazing staff.”
    Edwin Edwin Philippines Philippines
  • “The location is good, in front of central station. The staff allowed me to put my luggage in the room early.”
    Amelia Amelia Indonesia Indonesia
  • “The fact that they have lots of activities and things to do at night but they don’t have much in the day time but it’s okay .”
    Monirah Monirah Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “It's near Sydney central with in walking distance. Any where one can go easily by train”
    Dinesh Dinesh India India
  • “Very helpful, friendly staff, and comfortable facilities. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and near public transport.”
    Euri Euri United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.2

Stay in the heart of Sydney – Excellent location – show map

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Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities. It is set in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, surrounded by nightlife precincts and travel shops.

Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 5-minute walk from Chinatown and a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbor. It is 20 minutes' by public transport from Circular Quay, where you can walk to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Sydney International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV.

Guests enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Some of the fun free activities include city walks, trivia and pizza nights. Onsite Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere, with live DJs and bands.

You can enjoy a meal at the onsite Roy's Cafe & Bistro or use the shared kitchen. If booking a breakfast included rate, the breakfast consists of one breakfast toastie and one small hot beverage at Roy's Cafe.

Also on offer are laundry facilities on each floor and a guest lounge area that plays movies each night.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Bar

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent
 · 1,577 reviews
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.4
    Central location
  • Free WiFi8.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary Australia

    “Great value, comfortable room and awesome location!”

  • Daniela Chile

    “Everything. Is a really good hostel. Super clean and the rooms are very comfortable. ”

  • Lauren United States of America

    “Easy access from the airport to this location using the train. The receptionist staff was so friendly and helpful. Terrific place to connect with other travelers due to the daily organized outings by the staff. An overall good place to stay while you get familiar with the city”

  • Royal Colombia

    “It was in a great location, the staff is very helpful, and the WIFI is really good. It's really secure. You get in and out the rooms with a key card and the front door requires the key card after hours. When I checked out, I was able to hang around in the lobby and was offered a key card that gave me access to the kitchen. I'd stay here again next time I'm in Sydney.”

  • Melissa Canada

    “I stayed here two nights two weeks apart and had a great time both times!! The staff is amazingggggg!!! Ppl are super friendly and there’s a bar right downstairs!! Very clean communal bathrooms too!”

  • Edwin Philippines

    “Location, cleanliness of the property and amazing staff. ”

  • Amelia Indonesia

    “The location is good, in front of central station. The staff allowed me to put my luggage in the room early. ”

  • Monirah Saudi Arabia

    “The fact that they have lots of activities and things to do at night but they don’t have much in the day time but it’s okay . Very big hostel 7 floors so you’ll always find people to hang out and make good friends!”

  • Dinesh India

    “It's near Sydney central with in walking distance. Any where one can go easily by train”

  • Euri United States of America

    “Very helpful, friendly staff, and comfortable facilities. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and near public transport.”

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About Wake Up! Sydney Central

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  • Hi. Do you have a lift

    Hi there, Yes we do indeed, two lifts and stairs. Cheers

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    Answered on November 24, 2021
  • Hi r there any cars parking

    Hi there, There's unfortunately no free parking outside the hostel however several parking houses and some paid street parking a few mins away. Being located just opposite to Central station you will have close access to all public transport. Cheers

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    Answered on June 25, 2021
  • Hello, I would like to know when exactly are the check-in and check-out? Because we are planning on arriving at the hotel on Sunday the 19th of July ,and use the room until Tuesday the 21st of July around 10pm to hit the road back to Brisbane!

    Hi There, Our check in time is from 12 pm in the afternoon & check out is at 10 am in the morning. We have 24 hour reception service. Cheers

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    Answered on July 15, 2020
  • 1. Is the kitchen available 24/7 or close and open specific time? 2. Is there a daily housekeeping for the bedroom and shared bathroom?

    Hi there, Kitchen is open from 6AM in the morning until 10PM. It also closes from 2-3PM daily for cleaning. The shared bathrooms are cleaned daily and any room can receive free cleaning from housekeeping on request (24h notice). Cheers

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    Answered on June 18, 2021
  • Hi, I was wondering if early check in is possible as I am working night shift finishing at 8am and wanted to nap a bit. Regards, Ash

    Hi there, Our check in time is from 12 pm in the afternoon & check out is at 10 am in the morning, In your case if you want to stay in the room past 10AM we'd recommend that you book two nights We have a 24 hour reception service. Cheers

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Paddy's Markets
    0.2 miles
  • Belmore Park
    0.2 miles
  • Market City
    0.2 miles
  • Capitol Theatre
    0.2 miles
  • University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
    0.2 miles
  • Central Park
    0.3 miles
  • The Goods Line
    0.3 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    0.4 miles
  • The White Rabbit Gallery
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Side Bar
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Roys Cafe
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Australian National Maritime Museum
    1 miles
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    1.2 miles
  • Hyde Park Barracks Museum
    1.4 miles
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens
    1.4 miles
  • Circular Quay
    1.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House
    1.9 miles
  • Harbour Bridge
    2.2 miles
  • Strathfield Private Hospital
    6.2 miles
  • Bicentennial Park
    7.6 miles
  • Sydney Showground
    8.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Lady Martins Beach
    3 miles
  • Athol Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Sirius Cove
    3.5 miles
  • Rose Bay Beach
    3.6 miles
  • Bronte Beach
    3.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Sydney Central Station
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kingsford Smith Airport
    4 miles
  • Illawarra Regional Airport
    52.6 miles
How to get to Wake Up! Sydney Central from Kingsford Smith Airport
    Public shuttle
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Roy's Cafe

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Wake Up! Sydney Central

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Pool table Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Swedish
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Wake Up! Sydney Central takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Wake Up! Sydney Central accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that children 17 years and under cannot be accommodated at Wake Up! Sydney Central.

Please note that as Side Bar is located beneath rooms, you can expect some noise during the night with the bar closing at 03:00.

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that Wake Up! Sydney requires all guests over the age of 18 and all staff to be fully vaccinated. Guests will be required to present proof of their Covid-19 vaccination or medical exemption upon check-in. Failing to do so, will result in you being unable to stay at the property.

Please note that if your booking is affected by new restrictions or domestic / international border closure we will be more than happy to offer a full refund of the payment paid directly to Wake Up Sydney.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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.

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

FAQs about Wake Up! Sydney Central

  • Check-in at Wake Up! Sydney Central is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Wake Up! Sydney Central may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Wake Up! Sydney Central is 0.9 miles from the center of Sydney.

  • Wake Up! Sydney Central has 1 restaurant:

    • Roy's Cafe

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Wake Up! Sydney Central by:

    • Train 12min
    • Taxi 40min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 45min

  • Wake Up! Sydney Central offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Walking tours
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Happy hour