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Nomads Sydney - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Nightclub
Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Lobby
Game room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Sydney Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Dorm Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Dorm Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

8 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

6 Bed Dorm Room (Ensuite)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Facilities

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

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10 Bed Dorm Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

10 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

10 Share Space (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 8 Beds Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 6 Beds Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 6 Beds Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 4 Beds Share Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

1 Person In 10-Bunk Bed Dormitory-Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

1 Person In 2-Bed Dormitory With Bathroom-Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In The Sanctuary-8 Bed Female Dorm Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Sydney Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hostel, you'll find Sydney Town Hall and World Square Shopping Centre. Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queen Victoria Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Sweeney's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Belvedere Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chinatown Noodle Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew Bros Licenced Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ABODE Bistro.Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Nomads Sydney - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 428 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nomads Sydney - Hostel offers 428 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

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Base Backpacker
Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Hostel Sydney
Base Backpacker Sydney
Base Sydney
Base Sydney Backpacker
Sydney Base
Base Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Base Sydney Hostel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nomads Sydney - Hostel to the airport?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel is 10.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Sydney - Hostel on Dec 8, 2025 start from $68.75, 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 Nomads Sydney - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nomads Sydney - Hostel.

How close is Nomads Sydney - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 9.7 mi (32-min drive) from Manly Beach and 5.3 mi (23-min drive) from Bronte Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel have a pool?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel have a restaurant?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel is home to Scary Canary, which features happy hour.

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Nomads Sydney - Hostel to downtown Sydney?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Sydney.

Reviews

Nomads Sydney - Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 454 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yu

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely dirty,unsafe,nothing work at room,outdated equipment,big staff trying to have sex with guest,absolutely disgusting,worse hotel in Sydney,period
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rented double bed with ensuite. Cons: no refrigerator (Expedia advertised it), only shared kitchen (with presumably a refrigerator, I didn't check). Aircon works great but makes clicking sound when using low fan speed, ok on medium - not a problem for me. Indifferent: Some stairs to get up then back down to the room but ok for me. Pros: good location - close Woolworths and town hall train station / light rail, internet wifi was good, app to open doors was good (slight delay to open door but it's ok to me), good price, staff were great. Other hostel users were super friendly. Lots of activities advertised. Good noise isolation. Notes: I didn't try the food / breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay! Amazing location, close to food, the train and downtown. I would highly recommend it to others :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Unusually onerous check-in procedure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shiela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lee

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

8/10 Good

Chih-Yang

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

LESLEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very difficult to get to with luggage. Had to take an elevator to the 2nd floor and then moved through other buildings and down15 stairs to get to room. Not convenient to get in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose it for its price and location. Couldn’t have been better for that. Maintenance and cleaning issues that are easy to fix such as handle off shower and remote not working, shower needs a scrub not just a wipe. Do that and couldn’t fault it. My room was located next to traffic lights so Billy Eileish
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neechal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Quanhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location, too noisy

Too noisy from the cars outside
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neechal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neechal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
"Unprofessional and Inconsistent Policy Enforcement – A Disappointing Experience" I am extremely disappointed with how this hostel enforces its policies, especially regarding alcohol. During my three-week stay, I saw multiple guests, including staff, drinking openly in the common areas with no intervention. This created confusion about the actual rules. However, when I had six cans of beer delivered, the receptionist suddenly informed me they would be confiscated due to an alleged alcohol ban. He told me I could pick them up later, but only if I consumed them outside. This rule was applied selectively and unfairly. When I questioned the decision, I was given unprofessional responses. The receptionist claimed not to have seen others drinking, even though he had been present when I observed it. Another staff member gave the same vague response, further highlighting the inconsistency in enforcing the rules. This experience showed a lack of professionalism, transparency, and fairness. If rules are to be enforced, they should be applied consistently to all guests. I respect the hostel’s policies, but the way this situation was handled left me frustrated and disappointed. I hope the management improves communication and consistency in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and guests. Good facilities for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025