Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Star Casino

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Fridge, microwave
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
509 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dorm

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 4 Beds Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Heart of Sydney.Within a 10-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel, you'll find Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Star Casino and Circular Quay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Knight's Coffee & Tea Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Haymarket - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Thaiger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Star Casino
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 451 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers 451 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (820 ft away)
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Wake Up Sydney Hostel Haymarket
Wake Up Sydney Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel to the airport?

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel is 9.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel.

How close is Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.6 mi (20-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 5 mi (21-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 7 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

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

What time is check-in at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel have a pool?

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel have a restaurant?

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel is home to Roy's Cafe, which features light fare and brunch.

Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel to downtown Sydney?

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 350 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Bathrooms are clean and warm showers. Beds comfy. No complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ecem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is really easy to everywhere and I like reception, security, cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay here. Clean, perfect location, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Perfect location - a stones throw from central station and the light rail. Everywhere felt very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lucie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel! Don’t have too much experience with hostels but was a good experience all around. Very close to Central Station, made it easy to get around. They clearly did their best to keep it clean and it showed. For location & that alone, would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

jerris

Not really the best option

Very disappointed in the room basic for what I paidA long way to the shared bathroom. Better to get a shared room which is a much better price. Someone told me there are much more affordable rooms about 2 min walk (well that info was a bit late for this trip). Nothing open for coffee till 8 I was told. So left for the central station without having a hot drink.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice place

Hostel itself is good, they have a lot of activities every night. Many people staying at the hostel were doing group tours which made it a bit difficult to meet people since many already had groups when just solo traveling. Great location, close to the bus stop, stores, and central train.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i had a item stolen from my room
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room and amenities as expected from budget accommodation. Awesome service well above what you would expect from budget accommodation. Clean....... Perfect if you need a cheap bed in the city!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviane, Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at Wake Up! Sydney. The hostel was clean, the reception is open 24/7 (a big plus!), and the location is unbeatable—just a short walk to Central Station, with easy access to food, bars, restaurants, and shops. The shared bathrooms were very clean, and there’s also a well-equipped community kitchen where you can cook and store your own food, which is super convenient for budget travelers. However, there’s no parking available, so plan accordingly if you're driving. The only downside was the air conditioning. It’s on full blast all the time, and I found it way too cold. It would be great if they allowed guests to adjust the settings for a more comfortable experience. Overall, it’s a fantastic option, especially for convenience, cleanliness, and amenities, but bring a sweater and plan for alternative parking if needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Average hostel

Averge hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

PENNY

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and the room was larger, paid extra for ensuite this time and very disappointed. Whole unit was far too small for an ensuite room. No where to put luggage, except for under the bed, so every time you needed something from your suitcase was to retrieve suitcase from under the bed. Bed against one wall and the only way for this person to get up, was to either wake partner to get up, or crawl to end of the bed, especially during the night if using the bathroom. Last stay we were offered a voucher for light meal/breakfast in cafe on ground floor for breakfast, not this time, even though asking if this was possible. There needs to be a ramp to take luggage into the building, only way to enter without climbing entrance stairs, is through the Roy's cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

Nice Joint

Only there for one night, so effectively used to sleep only. Hostel is really nice with great staff and amenities. Great location across the road from Central.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had on the sixth floor was rather warm and stuffy with limited air flow from the air conditioning. The staff were excellent and the premises very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfy stay, nice and clean, nice big kitchen, quiet at night
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024