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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 5-minute walk to Capitol Theatre

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YHA Sydney Central puts guests in the middle of the action. The rooftop offers spectacular city views, while In Cafe serves satisfying meals all day. Visitors can connect with WiFi, grab a drink at the bar, find quiet in the library, or use the convenient laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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King Room with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Four with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Room Plus 4 Single Beds with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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King Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Rawson Place, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel near Capitol Theatre
Close to World Square Shopping Centre and International Convention Centre Sydney, YHA Sydney Central provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, In Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • In Cafe
  • Schirrmo's Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Sydney Central YHA Hostel
Sydney Central YHA

Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Sydney Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is YHA Sydney Central pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at YHA Sydney Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at YHA Sydney Central?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Sydney Central located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. Central Light Rail Station is only a 2-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

YHA Sydney Central Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 821 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and easy access to Central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and easy access to all trains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to Chinatown and lots of attractions in downtown Sydney. We loved the location. Bed linens where very clean, carpet and hallways could’ve used a little touchup. Great experience staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to city and tram/train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds but bathroom floor a little sticky. Front of house staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

If your after a youth hostel, its great. If you after a restful nights sleep, look elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location across the street from Central Station. Cold room in the winter. Water pressure in the shower was very low. Breakfast didn't have much to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff property very clean A little noisy next to bath room recommend soft closing doors
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yok chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean kitchens and dining area. Handy to trains and buses and shops - great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic 5 star backpackers to stay. Very convenient location next to Central Station, transport is everywhere you want it, walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Easy to check in and a nice waiting area to wait and relax if you are arrive to early. Rooftop pool and BBQ area was great, I stayed in a Queen Room and the bed was heaven, good size TV also. Noise didn't affect me, and I can't really fault the place at all. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

seungho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Imam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't t feel safety ,this Is uncomfortable for me,so I choosed another Hotel,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
View from the rooftop
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean - tidy. Great spot friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
YHA has a good rate affordable for back packers like me, clean and tidy the only problem was the doors of your neighbour's room, plus bathroom doors, they guest keep slamming the doors that wake me up in different times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bang for your buck! Clean, really comfortable bed, good shower 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and kind welcoming by the receptionists.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location just next door to Sydney's city centre train station and transportation hub. Very convenient as a base for arriving late or leaving early. We had an ensuite room but shared bathroom and dormitory style also available. Breakfast was a little overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what it needs to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better labels 4 fridge. Rubber bands and paper rip. Frustrating. And sometimes theres either no pens or paper..maybe put pens on strings so they dont go walkabout. Dont get me wrong im nit picking everything else is exceptional. Pls keep up the great work.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
That place needs air conditioning. Spent the night sleeping on top of the bed as it was too hot to cover up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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