YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central is located next door to Sydney's Central station and is a short walk to Darling Harbour, The Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, Pitt St Mall, Sydney Fish Markets and more. The budget traveller accommodation is close to all the major attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks area and Sydney Tower. You can catch the light rail (tram) to Sydney's Star City Casino, Darling Harbour, and Fish Markets from right outside the front door.

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Activities

Tuesday | Coogee to Bondi coastal walk: Take a guided walk with knowledgable YHA staff across some of Syden's best beaches - Tuesdays at 11am from reception.

Every night | Head to the cinema room on Level 1 for movie night

Wednesday - Saturday | Head to Schirrmo's Bar (turn left as you exit the property and you'll find it on the first corner), our very own basement bar!

What's on at Schirrmo's Bar

Join us for happy hour!

Come yourself or grab some friends and finish the day off with a drink (or two) as well as some great bar snacks - just turn left as you exit the property and you'll find us at the first corner!

When:
Wednesday - Saturday | 4pm-6pm
Where:
Schirrmo's Bar - less than a 1-minute walk away!

Rhythm Revival

Break up your week and enjoy live acoustic performances by local artists  - just turn left as you exit the property and you'll find us at the first corner!

When:
Wednesday | 7pm till late
Where:
Schirrmo's Bar - less than a 1-minute walk away!

Language Exchange

Meet, mingle and practice your language skills with people from all over the world - just turn left as you exit the property and you'll find us at the first corner!

When:
Thursday | 6pm - 10pm
Where:
Schirrmo's Bar - less than a 1-minute walk away!

DJ & Themed Nights

Celebrate the end of the week (and the weekend) on the Schirrmo's dance floor with live DJ's and themed nights - just turn left as you exit the property and you'll find us at the first corner!

When:
Friday & Saturday | 8pm till late
Where:
Schirrmo's Bar - less than a 1-minute walk away!

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Kayak Sydney Harbour

Paddle past all the great Sydney icons before landing your kayak in a secret cove on Goat Island to explore on foot.
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Aboriginal Heritage Sydney Walking Tour

The ideal introduction to the most ancient human culture on this 90 minute walkabout with a local aboriginal guide. We strongly recommend this tour for visitors and locals alike.

Things to do in Sydney

  1. Explore the Powerhouse contemporary museum of arts and sciences with exhibitions running all year round.
  2. Wander around the beautiful grounds at Sydney University and explore the artifacts in the Nicholson Museum.
  3. Check out one of the many Galleries in nearby Surry Hills such as the White Rabbit or Brett Whitley Galleries.
  4. Take a stroll through the mesmerising QVB building next to the iconic Sydney Town Hall.
  5. Enjoy the sights along the Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk.
  6. Watch fireworks in Darling Harbour every weekend.
  7. Window shop the quirky vintage stores on Crown Street.
  8. Venture to Glebe markets for some special finds and tasty snacks every Saturday.

 

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