Wake Up! Sydney Central

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities. It is set in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, surrounded by nightlife precincts and travel shops. Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 5-minute walk from Chinatown and a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbor. It is 20 minutes' by public transport from Circular Quay, where you can walk to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Sydney International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV. Guests enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Some of the fun free activities include city walks, trivia and pizza nights. Onsite Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere, with live DJs and bands. Also on offer are laundry facilities on each floor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Robyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“We absolutely loved our stay. Your accommodation was beautifully clean. The staff were so helpful happy snd friendly. Beds comfy, room spacious. Super quiet. Loved the milling space with comfortable lounges in foyer. It was awesome staff were on...”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable beds, friendly staff. Felt very at home there for my short stay :)”
Maggie
Australia Australia
“Perfect amount of space for the three of us. Facilities were very clean and accessible. We had a very comfortable stay. Staff was incredible!”
Yuban
Malaysia Malaysia
“location good, value of money, staff is friendly and helpful.”
Russell
New Zealand New Zealand
“Close and easy access to Sydney Central Station for country and airport train services which is my priority.”
Velasquez
Philippines Philippines
“The property is in the heart of CBD so everything is accessible.”
Fidela
Australia Australia
“This is my second time staying at Wakeup! The room was fabulous! The staffs are friendly and helpful as well. The common kitchen area is clean! Highly recommend!”
Ron
Israel Israel
“The bed was comfortable and also quite soundproofed. Even mid-night utility construction hardly made any noise. The bathroom was clean and large. Rental towel for a fair price of 5 AUD for the entire stay. Luggage storage was super generous -...”
Jenny
Australia Australia
“Our room was upgraded However we were given a double bed and one thing my friend and I never do is share a bed. Sharing a room is fine but never a bed.”
Daniel
Australia Australia
“The staff are all amazing at wake up.they will help you with anything you need .the location is perfect.close to public transport and night spots.would recommend wake up to anyone travelling around sydney.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Roy's Cafe
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Wake Up! Sydney Central

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Heating

House rules

Wake Up! 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.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children 17 years and under cannot be accommodated at Wake Up! Sydney Central.

Please note that as Side Bar is located beneath rooms, you can expect some noise during the night with the bar closing at 03:00.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card. Credit card used at the time of reservation must be presented upon checkin. For last minute, multiple person reservations (in periods of high demand) it may not be possible to put all occupants in the same room. We shall certainly do our best though!

Christmas and New Year Bookings

The full remaining cost of any booking for stays between the 20th of December and the 7th of January (inclusive) must be paid at the time of booking. Payment will be processed using the credit card that you nominated at the time of your booking, and will be nonrefundable. If the credit card you nominated is not chargeable, you will be contacted by management, and should no chargeable credit card be provided, your booking will be canceled.

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.

FAQs about Wake Up! Sydney Central