"I was given sheets in the lobby, but when I went to my room both the bed & the trundle bed were made up, which was fine as far as I was concerned. While I realise yo ..."
"Good location, friendly service. You could get everything you need for travelling, some by DIY. Best for back-packer travellers.."
"Great atmosphere and very friendly & helpful staff!"
"good position, fair price."
"I was staying in this YHA Sydney Central Hostel for 1 week and 3 days. Its location is perfect because right around the corner is one of the main street ( George Str ..."
"Great location"
"I'm very lucky to stay with the YHA Central in Sydney, very modern, clean, central location, very good facilities, friendly staff - all these for very reasonable pri ..."
"The bedroom and bathroom were very clean. The reception area was very scruffy and reception staff not too helpful (could it be my age!!)"
"Sydney Central YHA - the name says it all. A fantastic location from which to venture out and enjoy the many delights of Sydney."
"Was pretty good, bed was pretty uncomfortable though."
Visiting Sydney? Book your stay at YHA's Sydney Backpackers Hostel, Sydney Central YHA, and be close to the action!
Sydney Central YHA is a 5-star Backpackers Hostel, housed in a heritage-listed building opposite Central Station.
The hostel has panoramic rooftop views of Sydney, pool, cinema, travel agency, bar, activities and more.
Three-time Winner (and Hall of Fame entrant) of the Australian Tourism Awards (2008, 2009, 2010).
Sydney Central has 24-hour security access and also offers group accommodation and disabled access.
Getting to Sydney Central YHA (72kb, PDF)
Availability Calendar
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- Last 7 Days
- February 2012
- Next 7 Days
| Room | Sun 12 | Mon 13 | Tue 14 | Wed 15 | Thu 16 | Fri 17 | Sat 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Share Female | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| 6 Share Male | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| 4 Share Female | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 |
| 4 Share Male | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 | $41 |
| Double Private Bathroom | $120 | $120 |
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Special offers will be available throughout the year for members. Family and group room rates on request. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Facilities
- Airconditioning
- Bar
- Cafe/Restaurant
- Disabled Access
- Internet/E-mail
- Parking
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool
- Television
- Tourdesk
- Meeting Room Info Pack (309kb, PDF)
Activities
- Beach
- City
- Galleries/Museums
- Shopping
- Swimming
Things to do
Sydney Central YHA is a short walk to Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Star City Casino, Sydney Fish Markets, Sydney Entertainment Centre, shops, backpacker pubs, cafes, clubs and cinemas.
The hostel is close to all the major attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks area and Centrepoint Tower.
You can catch the light rail (tram) to Sydney's Star City Casino, Darling Harbour and Fish Markets from opposite the hostel.
Nightlife
Check out Scubar, Sydney Central YHA's own backpacker bar located in the basement. Pool comps, theme nights, pub crawls. It's a short walk from the hostel to the cinemas and a number of Sydney's main theatres. Cafes and cheap and cheerful eats nearby in Chinatown and Surry Hills.
Closest Hostels
- Sydney, Railway Square is 200 m S
- Sydney, Glebe is 2.5 km W
- Sydney Harbour - The Rocks is 2.8 km N
- Sydney, Bondi Beach is 10 km E
- Sydney, Collaroy is 20 km N
Food Store
Cafe in building & mini supermarket next door.
Accepted cards
MasterCard, Visa
