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Our top choices for East Sydney hostels

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

1. Urban Nomad - Kings Cross

Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
1.0 star property
Potts Point
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (57 reviews)
"Stayed on a solo trip for a week. First time In Australia and I found the hostel was a good fit for me I had the private room with en suite bathroom which was nice. It’s perfect for a solo traveler or a couple."
United States
Trevor
The price is SAR 282
SAR 312 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Urban Nomad - Kings Cross
A courtyard with a metal fence adorned with potted plants and flowers.

2. Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.0 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Loved my stay "
United States
Tyler
The price is SAR 250
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Original Backpackers
A group of people toasting with drinks at a table with a balustrade, surrounded by trees.

3. The Pacific House Hostel

The Pacific House Hostel
2.0 star property
Woolloomooloo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (57 reviews)
"Great location, Clean and confortable. Simple continental breakfast thay will set you to start the day. Great staff, very helpful. Bathrooms and kitchen very clean, as well as the rooms."
Australia
Inês
The price is SAR 441
SAR 485 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The Pacific House Hostel
Living area

4. Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point

Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point
2.0 star property
Potts Point
7.4 out of 10, Good, (43 reviews)
"had a nice stay with my friend, recommend for a short stay"
Ireland
Chelsea
The price is SAR 300
SAR 330 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Azzurro Pod Hotel Potts Point
A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.

5. YHA Sydney Harbour

YHA Sydney Harbour
2.0 star property
The Rocks
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (961 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff were helpful, kitchen area was also clean and useful."
Australia
roya
The price is SAR 556
SAR 611 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
YHA Sydney Harbour
A reception area with a white reception desk, three round mirrors on the wall, and a hanging woven light fixture above the desk.

6. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (484 reviews)
"So impressed by this facility and staff….They have this concept down! Clean, safe, and remarkably quiet during quiet hours…terrific value and with the modern gym and sauna I realized they had far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for the great stay!"
United States
Leo
The price is SAR 383
SAR 421 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
A room with large windows, a brick wall, and a wooden bench outside.

7. Glebe Terraces

Glebe Terraces
2.0 star property
Glebe
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and energetic, common areas of beautiful indoors, plenty of seating, oversize couches, outdoor wooden tables, green jungly landscape. The kitchen is spacious and clean with everybody following the rules"
Australia
Catherine
The price is SAR 323
SAR 359 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Glebe Terraces
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by seating and potted plants.

8. YHA Sydney Central

YHA Sydney Central
2.0 star property
Haymarket
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (873 reviews)
"Love the Sydney Central YHA! Beautiful staff, great location, clean and great facilities :) "
Australia
Paddianne
The price is SAR 332
SAR 366 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
YHA Sydney Central
Two women sitting on a concrete ledge by the beach with a view of the ocean and a coastal town in the background.

9. Little Drifter Bondi Beach

Little Drifter Bondi Beach
2.0 star property
Bondi Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (65 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable, great location and reasonably priced. I would recommend The Little Drifter at Bondi Beach."
Australia
Jackie
The price is SAR 426
SAR 471 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Little Drifter Bondi Beach
A bar with a rustic brick wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and two TVs mounted above the bar area.

10. Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Nomads Sydney - Hostel
1.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
7.0 out of 10, Good, (472 reviews)
"Great!"
United States
Alexander
The price is SAR 218
SAR 240 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Nomads Sydney - Hostel
A covered outdoor patio with a sofa, table, and chairs.

11. Cambridge Lodge - Hostel

Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Stanmore
7.8 out of 10, Good, (290 reviews)
"This was an interesting hostel for sure! Very friendly staff and excellent neighbourhood and I'd definitely stay here again."
United States
Daniel
The price is SAR 238
SAR 262 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Cambridge Lodge - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a modern building in the background.

12. Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Surry Hills
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (423 reviews)
"Place is basic but really nice helpful check in staff"
Australia
Ian
The price is SAR 362
SAR 400 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Big Backpackers Hostel
A woman standing at the entrance of a building labeled "Beach House."

13. Stoke Beach House - Hostel

Stoke Beach House - Hostel
1.5 star property
Manly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (100 reviews)
"Clean room, wonderful location, good vibes."
Australia
Alexander
The price is SAR 346
SAR 380 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stoke Beach House - Hostel
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large sink, and a green-tiled backsplash.

14. Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney

Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
2.0 star property
Surry Hills
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (40 reviews)
"Great place great staff great establishment"
Australia
Benjamin
The price is SAR 300
SAR 330 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney
Property entrance

15. The Pod Sydney - Hostel

The Pod Sydney - Hostel
2.0 star property
Haymarket
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (391 reviews)
"Clean, nice staff!"
United States
amanda
The price is SAR 409
SAR 450 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Pod Sydney - Hostel
Outdoor pool

16. Newtown Backpackers

Newtown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Newtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (57 reviews)
"Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great"
Australia
Emma
The price is SAR 242
SAR 269 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Newtown Backpackers
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

17. Stay Today Hostel

Stay Today Hostel
1.0 star property
Leichhardt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Lovely room for a great price, everything really clean and tidy would defo recommend!"
United Kingdom
Jenny
The price is SAR 183
SAR 388 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay Today Hostel
A crowded beach with a walkway along the water.

18. Coogee Beachside - Hostel

Coogee Beachside - Hostel
2.0 star property
Coogee
7.4 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Staff were very polite and helpful, security is good & location is perfect"
Australia
Robert
The price is SAR 275
SAR 308 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Coogee Beachside - Hostel
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a cozy seating area with cushions.

19. Little Drifter Glebe

Little Drifter Glebe
2.0 star property
Glebe
6.6 out of 10, (137 reviews)
"Charming area & hostel — recently refurbed. Good access to public transport & city. Helpful staff including assistance when my room key malfunctioned."
Australia
KATHLEEN
The price is SAR 356
SAR 395 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Little Drifter Glebe
A restaurant with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs, and green plants on the walls.

20. Maze Backpackers

Maze Backpackers
1.5 star property
Haymarket
6.8 out of 10, (977 reviews)
"Solid backpackers in good location"
Australia
David
The price is SAR 332
SAR 366 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Maze Backpackers
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