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YHA Sydney Central

2.0 star property
Travelers begin their day with stunning rooftop panoramas before stepping out to explore the vibrant city streets just beyond the door

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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

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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King Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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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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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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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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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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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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Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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

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King Room With Ensuite

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Bed In 5 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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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
  • Paddy's Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Central

Hostel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre 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), a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • 1 meeting room, barbecue grills, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15-minute walk of Capitol Theatre, Hyde Park, and Sydney Town Hall. International Convention Centre Sydney and University of Sydney are also within 1 mi (2 km). 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. 380 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 830 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thatchanok

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget place great service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chaiwat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

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

Lisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was no aircon so it was cold at night. No fridge to store food in the room and the shower pressure was really weak. Other then that great location and bathroom was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights 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

Paddianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for work trips, it’s great and I love how central it is
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need is close by
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

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness to station and light rail was handy. Beakfast was good abd the room clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bao

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

10/10 Excellent

Hisashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special thanks to Damon and Frazer for organising outdoor activities. Really enjoyed my stay. Difficult to fault for anything especially given the newly renovated facilities and price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend YHA Sydney Central

My experience was great. I liked the clean rooms and bathroom, friendly staff, and the fact that it is near to the Central station. So convenient for those using public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant stay

Efficient and friendly check in, room was quiet, clean, and modern. Bathrooms at time of use were clean, shower pressure could be more powerful, but not a dealbreaker, enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Hee Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is prime. Linen could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, rail close by and generally things were as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had stayed in a few different hotels during my stay in Australia and New Zealand and this property had the friendliest staff of them all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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