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Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Fridge, microwave, toaster, rice cooker

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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428 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
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(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 3

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  • Sleeps 2

Double Or Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Sydney

Haymarket stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel, you'll find Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chat Thai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Show Neua Thai Street Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palace Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boon Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel offers 15 accommodations with rice cookers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Pod Sydney Reception on Level 6, Level 6/396 Pitt Street]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Sydney Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn
Sydney Central
Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Haymarket
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sydney Central Inn - Hostel to the airport?

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel is 10.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel on May 17, 2026 start from CA $117, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sydney Central Inn - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel.

How close is Sydney Central Inn - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.6 mi (20-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 4.9 mi (20-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sydney Central Inn - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Sydney Central Inn - Hostel have a pool?

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Sydney Central Inn - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sydney Central Inn - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Sydney Central Inn - Hostel to downtown Sydney?

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Sydney.

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 242 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thawangorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and great pillow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miss M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value. Friendly manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Le Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location close to Central station, heaps of eateries around the area. Nice and clean room and restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too noisy be far. The beds shook constantly at any slight movement so it was like trying to sleep in a loud earthquake. Made sleep almost impossible. The location is good as it’s around Chinatown and the central business district in Sydney, however for a backpacker looking for mates this isn’t worth a stopover at all. Better places around the rocks area in sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyndsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No mention of the lack of lifts in the property, nor of the shared bathroom. I am a single parent travelling Australia with two kids and we arrived with 3 large cases and 3 small only to be told there was no lift and we were on the 3rd floor. The room was basic but clean, but there was no bathroom and my kids didn't feel safe going to the toilet in the night. Very loud music from the pub below all night and the windows were so poor that we could hear street traffic and the crossing beeping outside. Then the fire alarm went off at 2am so we had to evacuate. No staff presence to explain what was going on or to let us know it was safe to go back into the building. The next morning I had to carry 6 cases down all the stairs which was not fun! Not the best experience sadly and I felt misled by the Hotels.com listing which did not specify that there was no lift and a shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

ok

the place is clean and renovated just the room is too hot no air conditioning or fan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter, Canberra

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Convenient location close to Central Station, China Town, World Square, light rail. Loads of things within easy walking distance. Easy check in, friendly staff and very affordable. Basic facilities but for the price it's great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building in between skyscrapers, under renovation so dusty but not yucky. Steps sucked with big cases, noisy street but very convenient to central train station, parks etc nearby. For price not too bad, pub below does good food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean property but there is a lack of fridge space and very small nonfunctional kitchen. Friendly staff though and the rooms are in good order.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be a little loud at night since window opened up onto busy street with lots of pubs/bars. Was very well set out though and easy to move around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I been staying in this hostel serevel time there is no early check in the room only ready after 2 pm and there is no kitchen where you can cook your own how ever this hostel is clean and the staff very friendly always willing to help if you need help. I will stay again next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

ThomasQ, Long Beach, California

Liked: Staff & service
I love the location of this hostel. The one thing I would like to have is a bigger common area with a kitchen so guest can socialize on their down time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in very poor condition. Hot, stuffy and smelly with no air con. The carpets were gross and sticky, shared bathroom not prepared to go barefoot in, room walls damaged and dirty. Mattresses were concave and beds off putting. Dingy and gross. I packed up my kids and left immediately and went to a beautiful hotel, only $40 more than this dive. The manager would not refund my money at the time, and Wotif could/would not give me a refund either. No, no, no!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Rathernotsay, Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were great and I had no problems but the windows and carpet were quite dirty I thought. Otherwise, the beds were clean and comfortable and the showers and toilet were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Very good place clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019