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Play and stay in YHA Sydney Central! In a spectacular heritage listed building located directly opposite Central Station

This is traveller's accommodation at its finest, boasting a rooftop pool and, a sunny outdoor area with panoramic views of the city with free, fast Wi-Fi all throughout the property.

Extensive facilities include 2 large well equipped 24-hour kitchens, spacious dining and lounge areas, laundries, cinema, secure lockers, parking, 24 hour access, meeting rooms, group facilities, YHA Travel and Tours desk, cafe, vending machines, and Schirrmo's Bar.

The new Sydney light rail line stops right across the hostel and the train station is 100 metres away, making it very easy for guests to travel through the city to the Harbour and much further away.

Our famous activities program includes walking tours, movie nights with free popcorn and our legendary Aussie BBQs.
Winner - 'Best Backpacker Accommodation of the Decade' - need we say more?

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free City Tour
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Coworking Space
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(1975)
  • Value for Money
    8.6
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    7.5
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    8.9
Stayed in May 2025
9.1
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Imogen
Female, 25-30, England
Great location for travelling to many different areas is Sydney. The area is slightly rough so I was mindful about going out after dark. The Haymarket light rail is directly opposite with the central station a short walk away. Clean bathrooms and kitchen. Would recommend for solo female traveller.
Stayed in May 2025
8.9
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annabel
Female, 25-30, England
Pros: Fantastic location, large kitchen and communal areas are great, some staff are fabulous, plenty of bathrooms, curtains and privacy screens on beds, large lockers, great value for money. Cons: the duvet covers don’t get changed between guests (as confirmed by the cleaning staff when we watched them not change them between guests), the kitchen lacks decent utensils, no sofa areas to chill in, some staff are awful (mess up bookings, don’t know how to fix issues)
Stayed in Apr 2025
9.4
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Oscar
Male, 18-24, England
One of the best hostel I’ve stayed in Australia, facilities are amazing, big kitchen very clean bathrooms, rooftop pool was cool as well, would certainly recommend!
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Location

11 Rawson Place, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
1.6km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Sydney Central YHA is a super clean, spacious hostel that continues to receive high ratings, especially for its location. It's set next to the trams, close to trains at Central Station and is a short walk from Paddy's Market and Chinatown. Hostelworld reviewers tell us that this is a fantastic place buzzing with international traveller's, things to do and ways to meet other people. We particularly like their two big kitchens, ensuring that there's still enough space for everyone to cook in this large hostel.