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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Daily continental breakfast (AUD 12 per person)
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Shared fridge, microwave, eco-friendly cleaning products
King Plus One with Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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
(4 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
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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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Queen Opera Harbour View With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Star Casino 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
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Glenmore Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Café - ‬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)
  • 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
  • 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.

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: 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. 555 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 867 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

YHA feedback

great location. Great people. Super friendly staff kudos to Oscar at the rooftop bar. I think since it’s a hostel. Best to inform other tenants to ensure that they are not making loud noises late at night. Other than that all is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shobhan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirstie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel with clean, cozy and well staffed. Lovely location with everything in walking distance. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in the Rocks. Close to transport, quiet and chilled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to our needs. Neat and tidy. Modern facilities. Staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool laid back vibe Coin the phrase "Be Nice" I would stay anywhere else if I can get a room next time. Already planning my next trip Sydney Y H A Hostal ROCKS
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Chula Vista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and welcoming staff, Tomas and Anna were amazing. All of the common areas were clean and secure, the view from the rooftop is spectacular. The location is close to everything so you can walk everywhere. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful anniversary celebration!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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