YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central and Sustainability

YHA Sydney Central is a big hostel with an even bigger heart for sustainability. Right in the heart of Sydney, you might spot some solar panels if you’re looking from above, and from participating in Earth Hour to being a proud member of the local tourism body – sustainability is more than recycling!

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Energy Efficiency:

Our fancy photovoltaic solar panel system generates part of our power needs… thanks sunshine!
Promotion of public transport and free bike storage - the easiest ways to be eco-friendly
Low energy and timed lighting: no need for lights on in empty rooms
We offset any flights for work to keep our travel emissions low low low

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Waste minimisation:

Recycling stations in kitchens, common areas and office areas to recycle anything from printer cartridges or our 100% recycled paper, to tinnies of beer, soft plastics, clothes, batteries and plastic containers
Eco-friendly cleaning products for shiny hostels and a happy earth
Bulk-Buying our hostel products reduces a bunch of our packaging waste
No single use in sight! We only sell reusable water bottles and coffee cups and have refill stations across the hostel
Pick up a free shopping bag to reduce plastic waste, or help us pick up rubbish during Clean Up Australia Day

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Water Saving Measures:

Our toilets and showers are 5 star! Well, WELS 5 stars for water efficiency.
Signage in bathrooms and kitchens encouraging guests to minimise water usage
Waterless urinals sound a bit strange, but they save thousands of litres of water every year!

YHA Sydney Central is proudly Sustainable Tourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia, reflecting its strong commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. The property follows best-practice sustainability standards, offering guests a city stay that supports the local environment and culture.

Help protect the environment

With a donation of $2, you can help fund sustainability projects to reduce the environmental footprints of both our properties and our travellers.

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Did You Know?

Every night you spend in a hostel creates an average of 9 kilograms of carbon emissions

(Certified by the Carbon Reduction Institute).

YHA Sydney Central