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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Private bathroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 19 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 19 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 19 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus One with Ensuite

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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Separate bedroom
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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Plus 2 with Ensuite

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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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King Plus One with Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Plus 2 With Ensuite

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  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Opera Harbour View With Ensuite

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

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King Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

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  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circular Quay - 7 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Star Casino - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sake the Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Endeavour Tap Rooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

Hostel near Overseas Passenger Terminal
A short walk from Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge, YHA Sydney Harbour provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A water dispenser, an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 106 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop Bar
  • Trails Cafe

Things to do

  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel
Sydney Harbour YHA The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Harbour Yha Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Sydney Harbour pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Sydney Harbour?

YHA Sydney Harbour doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is YHA Sydney Harbour located?

Located in The Rocks, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Rocks Markets and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is 8 minutes by foot and Sydney Circular Quay Station is 9 minutes.

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YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 802 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing location, clean and comfortable room, lovely rooftop areas with beautiful views over Sydney Harbour… I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Brilliant location and incredible views! All very clean and all the necessities are provided, plus a very comfortable bed. The rooftop bar was great and there are plenty of activities and excursions which you can join for free if you want to.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was amazing and the location couldn't be better. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place, not far away for the ferry , train station and lots of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The best possible option to stay! Staff, all amendments, location and wonderful view from the terrace! All the best to all who mane my stay so great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, staff, and facilities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

love the place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice and clean hostel Room big and comfortable bed Wonderful view from the rooftop Breakfast was too sweet, some seeds and nuts were the only healthy options Staff were nice and helpful Not a hostel were you hang and get new friends though. View from the rooftop was amazing Located in The Rocks, best location in Sydney, I think, and it was only 5-10 minutes walk to Circular Quay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Location is the greatest asset! But walls too thin! I could hear conversations from outside and every little noice at the city down the from my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place! Lots of activities offered, friendly staff, convenient location and great breakfast! Love that there is a kitchen that guests can use to cook their own meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice hotel for backpackers ! Loved the kitchen facilities and rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location, price and staff. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We were very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

I like the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Can’t beat the location price. Rooftop bar was great, had early luggage storage and had a quick shower before checkin. Definitely can get loud warm in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location for access to walk all of The Rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

excellent so far
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent place - clean and exceptional service. Great views. Located in central area with lots to do!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Fantastic location- perfect for families!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Property has the bare minimum.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Overall clean and recommended for a very short stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location, very close to the rocks, view of the opera house from the roof top terrace. Had a little issue with the first room (guest not obeying house rules) but was moved to a different room immediately. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The location of the hostel is perfect and within a short walk to everything. Modern and super clean place with great staff and an excellent breakfast on site which was so convenient! Thanks for a great stay in Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024