This award-winning hostel, with indoor pool is housed in a heritage listed building opposite Central Station in Sydney CBD (Central Business District). Guests enjoy panoramic views of the city from the rooftop outdoor area. YHA Sydney Central offers shared dormitory accommodations as well as private rooms. Guests have access to a free WiFi throughout the Hostel, 2 kitchens, spacious dining and lounge areas and a guest laundry. There is an on-site cinema where guests can catch the latest films. The hostel has its own travel agency, café, restaurant and BBQ facilities. Located in the basement, Schirrmo's Bar is open for drinks most evenings. Sydney International Airport is 6.2 mi from YHA Sydney Central and is directly accessible from Central Station. Activities include pizza nights, walking tours, movie nights with free popcorn and rooftop BBQs. The Haymarket stop for the light rail is located at the doorstep of YHA Sydney Central.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private Parking Available On Site


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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
HI-Q&S Certified
HI-Q&S Certified

Guest reviews

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Jayson
Canada Canada
I like the location and how organize this place is
Brian
Italy Italy
EXCELLENT Breakfast. Location is perfect. Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything is very clean.
Sm
Australia Australia
Location is the best for stop-over to sightseeing Sydney surrounded by good foods
Changhee
South Korea South Korea
They have large common areas including dining place, kitchen and movie place. Everyday various programs are offered for guests. Bathroom was clean.
Su
Turkey Turkey
the hotel’s cleanliness, location, comfort, and in-room amenities were excellent. The room itself was well-equipped, and there are many aspects of the property that I genuinely liked.
Sarah
United States United States
Very good location. Nice hostal. Mostly quite. Kitchen was good but could use some more pans/pots and cups. Beds were comfortable. I would stay here again happily.
Paloma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very well located, very comfortable. Big kitchen and dining area. Lots of tables and areas y hang out. Rooms are clean, nice and private bunk beds with good pillow and mattress. It’s a good place if you want to be chill and comfortable. Also 1 min...
Pauline
Australia Australia
I don't recall asking for a quiet room, but I did ask for a lower bunk (which I got).
Clara
United States United States
I love the location of YHA Sydney Central. It's so easy to get there by train from the airport, and with a train right out front, it's easy to explore around Sydney with the hostel as your home base. I have stayed with the YHA brand before and I...
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great central location in Sydney. Clean room and facilities. Perfectly sized room for a family of 6.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
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  • Cuisine
    Italian • Australian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of YHA Sydney Central

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Bar

House rules

YHA Sydney Central takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Children aged below 18 years must be accompanied by and be under the supervision of a legal guardian or a parent.

Please note that guests under 18 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.

Please note that a profile photo of all guests is required to check in the shared or private rooms with a shared bathroom.

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.

Please inform YHA Sydney Central of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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