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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.
A spacious, modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.
A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a counter with a cash register, and a person preparing drinks.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a building with a modern design.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rocks Markets
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, TV, and window with curtains.

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Plus One with Ensuite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a kettle, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room With Ensuite

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Plus 2 With Ensuite

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Plus 2 With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Plus One with Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

King Plus One with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Plus 2 with Ensuite

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a small wooden nightstand, and a window with curtains.

King Plus 2 with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Sydney

The Rocks stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this The Rocks hostel, you'll find Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Also, Sydney Harbour Bridge is within half a mile (1 km) and Sydney Opera House is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Rocks Markets - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Martin Place - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenmore Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maybe Sammy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Sydney Harbour.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
YHA Sydney Harbour offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel
Sydney Harbour YHA The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Harbour Yha Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Sydney Harbour to the airport?

YHA Sydney Harbour is 10.9 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 YHA Sydney Harbour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Harbour on Jul 28, 2026 start from CA $148, 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 YHA Sydney Harbour have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Sydney Harbour.

How close is YHA Sydney Harbour to the beach?

This hostel is 6.3 mi (33-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 6.6 mi (26-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Sydney Harbour offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Sydney Harbour, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Sydney Harbour?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at YHA Sydney Harbour?

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

Is there free parking at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does YHA Sydney Harbour have a pool?

YHA Sydney Harbour does not have a pool.

Does YHA Sydney Harbour have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Sydney Harbour to downtown Sydney?

YHA Sydney Harbour is 0.5 mi away from Sydney.

YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 944 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 944 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 944 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 944 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 944 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place good location, good price, great staff, totally recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and good value. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and nice, beautiful terrace with an amazing view of the city and the opera
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accomodation, faculties and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, convenient position, clean rooms and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with amazing rooftop bar and clean nice rooms. Also has kitchen you can make meals. Exceeded my expectations by far as was worried it was technically a hostel but we booked a room with a bathroom and was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel in thr perfect location! Staff is friendly and breakfast is always good. Make sure you visit the rooftop bar for a great view of the opera house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value in town, great location, rooftop with a view, nice little coffee shop with great coffee, tasty food for little money. Rooms decent size, some even with a view of the opera house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and ‎Location are fantastic. Dylan was exceptional and took very good care of us. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel style hotel with private rooms as well. Really interesting place to stay with an archeology dig within and below the building. The hotel is in a good location for accessing all the Harbour front activities. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only continental breakfast, but the rooftop bar has a great view of the Sydney Opera House
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in and close walking distance to everything. Views from the bar were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Alejandro was wonderful at the reception desk, location was super close to Circular Quay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Sydney Harbour YHA. It's a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The location, the rooms, the breakfast, but especially the wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from the staff.
Sunrise at around 6am from the rooftop.
Sydney Opera House was slightly blocked by the cruise ship, but beautiful view nonetheless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff great and location out of this world
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, very simple, but we obly stayed for a one night. Really liked the cafe on rooftoop, great view. Staff was a bit not friendly and mean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. Loved our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026