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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Queen Plus One with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rooftop terrace
Shared fridge, microwave, eco-friendly cleaning products

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, Overseas Passenger Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus One with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Harbor view

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King Opera Harbour View Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Harbor view

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus 2 With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Male Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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King Plus One with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus One with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Plus 2 with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus 2 with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Share With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Opera Harbour View With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

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

  • Museum of Contemporary Art - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Rocks Markets - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circular Quay - 8 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Glenmore Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 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)
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. 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

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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 Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Harbour on Jan 27, 2026 start from $154.82, 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 9.9 mi (34-min drive) from Manly 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: midnight.

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. 566 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 883 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zhongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Healthy but limited
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the upper patio for a beautiful location day and nite. We lived the historical aspect of this property and the nearby archeological dig ongoing. We lived the handiness of the laundry and walk to the city ferry depot. Fantastic to say the least!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara Rae

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved our stay here. We're planning to stay here again when in Sydney. Rooms are very clean with a great view! Loved the rooftop and morning sun. The only thing to note is that if you are staying on the 3rd floor, some rooms are on the end where you'll need to take a few steps down and is a bit challenging when you have heavy luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, LaSalle

Traveled with partner
The morning buffet was very poor, kept clean but limited items on it. The place was great and easy for walking down the steps to the rocks. The upper bar on the roof was with a beautiful view of the opera house , harper bridge.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. The bathroom shower grout is black with mouls, floor filthy $400 a night an no clean towels. Never replaced the coffee mugs. Im disgusted never again. Hard to find. Staff admitted google directions incorrect. Took an hour to fined it from a 6 minute walk from circular quay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First hostel stay

I did not look up YHA before going to Sydney, Australia so I had no idea I had booked a hostel. We did have a private room and bath. Room was spacious and clean. There was no refrigerator in the room, but again; I did not know it was a hostel. Plenty of power outlets. Staff were friendly and VERY helpful. Location was great- easy walk to Sydney opera house and bridge. Beautiful views from the rooftop bar. Did not eat breakfast, but it looked very nice. Did not use the kitchen facilities or cafe. I was very pleased with the entire stay and would recommend as well as stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self contained at a affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited with 2 young children. Staff were friendly, the place was clean and convenient. Easy walk to circular quay/opera house as well as darling harbour area. Beautiful and fantastic location. The breakfast was simple but there was lots to eat, although no protein options other than yogurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted a room that was walking distance to Circular Quay. Very reasonably priced and staff were fantastic and breakfast was great. Room was a little small for 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Everything was exceptionally clean and well managed. It’s great that you can access the rooftop at any time. Awesome view and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jansen

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, clean, and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location. A short walk to Th
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome solo stay hotel.

Awesome bar on the top floor terrace overlooking Sydney Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an archaeological dig going on on the ground floor. Very cool to see. Had never stayed in a hostel before but was very pleased with all the amenities that were offered (large, full kitchen, laundry, comfortable private rooms and cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaomi

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room set up was great. The room temperature was freezing (57 F) and it took 2 days to get the staff to turn up the temperature. A little pricey for a hostel but the place was a safe, clean and had a wonderful rooftop deck with a view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shianne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay, walk to everything, great value for money, clean kitchen to cook meals/ breakfast… best view from rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of ut was excellent, only the continental breakfast has no variety of cereal and jams for toast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025