
Hostel Overview
Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central boasts a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities. It is set in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, surrounded by nightlife precincts and travel shops.
Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 5-minute walk from Chinatown and a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbour. It is 20 minutes by public transport from Circular Quay, where you can walk to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV.
Guests enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Some of the fun free activities include city walks, trivia and pizza nights. Onsite Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere, with live DJs and bands.
Also on offer are laundry facilities on each floor.

Traveller reviews

“Large, well located good facilities onsite and sociable”
April 24, 2025
Good quality, clean very large great to meet people well located with giod facilities lovely partner properties

“Very expensive in comparison”
April 18, 2025
As a couple over 30, we were definitely out of place. I'd say this hostel caters to a very young clientele. There's a party almost every night, even in the kitchen area. But if that's what you're after, this is the place for you. The location close to Central Station is absolutely great, which is why we chose it. The bathroom facilities are good.

“Clean and comfy. A bit pricey for what it was.. but really convenient location! Overall, really happy with our stay”
April 13, 2025
Clean and comfy. A bit pricey for what it was.. but really convenient location! Overall, really happy with our stay

“Great hostel with lots of group activities for solo travellers!”
April 11, 2025
The location of the hostel is perfect, with clean facilities and plenty of space in the rooms. I loved my stay at Wake Up Hostel. There are group activities planned every day, and there’s always something going on at the hostel bar – perfect for solo travellers! I met some amazing people here. The staff is also super friendly, especially Nora, who was really helpful!

“Very helpful staff and great amenities in a convenient central location. Recommend!”
April 04, 2025
The staff were super accommodating, we needed to do a bag drop on check out and it was the easiest process, even let us have some guest passes so we could still use the amenities until we were headed off. Overall very happy with the stay!

“Superb”
April 03, 2025
Good location, right next to central station, would be a budget option if you need 1 night stay for the next travel.

“Very good”
March 24, 2025
The location was perfect! The activities that the hostel organised were very fun and also well managed. The hostel is really designed in a modern and pretty way, seems more like a hotel.

“Nice hostel in the middle of the city, which exceeded our expectations.”
March 16, 2025
Super friendly staff. We attended the Fiesta Friday with an hour of free sangria's, and after that entry to the club in their basement. We really recommend this hostel, especially when you travel alone or with a friend. You will definitely make new friends. Everything was clean and comfortable.

“Great place to stay in the heart of the city”
March 13, 2025
Great location, friendly staff and good clean facilities.

“if you like to get drunk and not speak to anyone this is the hostel for you”
March 13, 2025
Huge building, nice kitchen area (albeit, small), there were lifts to the higher up floors. Staff at reception were friendly and plenty of social activities to meet fellow travellers.

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Facilities of Wake Up! Sydney Central
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)
Transportation
Car hire
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, ATM/cash machine on site, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and children services
Entertainment staff, Evening entertainment, Nightclub/DJ
Cleaning services
Laundry
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
Adult only, Air conditioning, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Soundproof rooms

Hotel Policies
Check-In
14:00:00- hours
Check-Out
-10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that children 17 years and under cannot be accommodated at Wake Up! Sydney Central.Please note that as Side Bar is located beneath rooms, you can expect some noise during the night with the bar closing at 03:00.Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card. Credit card used at the time of reservation must be presented upon checkin. For last minute, multiple person reservations (in periods of high demand) it may not be possible to put all occupants in the same room. We shall certainly do our best though!Christmas and New Year Bookings
The full remaining cost of any booking for stays between the 20th of December and the 7th of January (inclusive) must be paid at the time of booking. Payment will be processed using the credit card that you nominated at the time of your booking, and will be non-refundable. If the credit card you nominated is not chargeable, you will be contacted by management, and should no chargeable credit card be provided, your booking will be cancelled.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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