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YHA Sydney Central (formerly Sydney Central YHA) 
5 star

11-23 Rawson Place, Sydney, 2000  - show map

Hostel Overview

This award-winning hostel, with indoor pool is housed in a heritage listed building opposite Central Station in Sydney CBD (Central Business District). Guests enjoy panoramic views of the city from the rooftop outdoor area.

YHA Sydney Central offers shared dormitory accommodation as well as private rooms. Guests have access to a free WiFi throughout the Hostel, 2 kitchens, spacious dining and lounge areas and a guest laundry. There is an on-site cinema where guests can catch the latest films.

The hostel has its own travel agency, café, restaurant and BBQ facilities. Located in the basement, Schirrmo's Bar is open for drinks most evenings.

Sydney International Airport is 10 km from YHA Sydney Central and is directly accessible from Central Station. Activities include pizza nights, walking tours, movie nights with free popcorn and rooftop BBQs. The Haymarket stop for the light rail is located at the doorstep of YHA Sydney Central.

Formerly Sydney Central YHA

Before November 2023 YHA Sydney Central was known as Sydney Central YHA

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no imageDanielle

“Location, cleanliness, service & amenities all perfect.”

10.0

April 21, 2025

Service fantastic, clean, great value, central, on tram stop, comfortable beds & block out blind.

no imageJayne

“Great short stay in Sydney met some great people in the hostel and had a brilliant time”

10.0

April 21, 2025

Central location convenient for getting around, great social place for meeting people and organised events

no imageJohn

“I enjoyed it. Got good sleep, good hospitality, feeling always refreshed after a night stay.”

8.0

April 20, 2025

Clean, comfy, spacious, friendly staffs and best location.

no imageBethan

“Great location, friendly staff!”

10.0

April 19, 2025

Great location near central station, friendly and accommodating staff, great social events

no imageTory

“Superb”

10.0

April 19, 2025

Comfy bed, clean room and bathroom. Had everything I needed! A very cozy stay.

no imageBertus Vos

“WOW!!”

9.0

April 18, 2025

What a pleasant surprise. Did not expect this level of comfort and infrastructure from a youth hostel. Will recommend it to all.

no imageBrian

“Very good”

8.0

April 17, 2025

Friendly efficient staff. Excellent location. Quiet and comfortable.

no imageCoralea

“Would be better if we had one room for the entire stay”

7.0

April 16, 2025

The location excellent, breakfast basic but ok, staff very helpful, compensated quickly but would have preferred not to have the hassle of 3 days of checking in and out

no imageAlec

“Vary happy with the stay”

8.0

April 15, 2025

I was very pleased with the room and the location.

no imageJack

“Ideal for a short stay if you aren’t spending much time at the accommodation.”

6.0

April 13, 2025

Great location, very simple check in and checkout process with helpful and friendly staff. 20mins door-to-door from the airport via train.Shared bathroom was not great, but passable for a quick weekend stay with not much time spent at the accommodation.


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This room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, hanging space, a table with chairs and city views.

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Air-conditioned room offers an individual locker for each guest. Bathroom facilities are shared.Please note children cannot be accommodated in this room.

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This room features shared bathroom facilities, individual lockers, a table with chairs, and splendid views.Please note children cannot be accommodated in this room.

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Air-conditioned room offers an individual locker for each guest. Bathroom facilities are shared and located near the room.Please note that room accommodates female guests only.Please note children cannot be accommodated in this room.

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Air-conditioned room offers an individual locker for each guest and city views. Bathroom facilities are shared and located near the room.Please note children can only be accommodated in this room type if the entire room is reserved under one booking.

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Air-conditioned room offers an individual locker for each guest. Bathroom facilities are shared and located near the room.Please note that room accommodates female guests only.Please note children cannot be accommodated in this room.

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This room features lockers, hanging space, a table, chairs, city views, air conditioning, and shared bathroom facilities.Please note children cannot be accommodated in this room.

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This twin room's special feature is the rooftop pool. The twin room provides air conditioning and a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

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This double room offers a rooftop pool. The double room provides air conditioning, a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. This double room features a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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This family room's special feature is the rooftop pool. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This family room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

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This double room's standout feature is the rooftop pool. The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This double room has an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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This twin room features a rooftop pool. The twin room features air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This twin room has an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Facilities of YHA Sydney Central

General
On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, BBQ facilities, Restaurant, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness
Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool

Transportation
Car hire

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Entertainment staff, Evening entertainment, Karaoke, Nightclub/DJ

Cleaning services
Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Shops
Mini-market on site

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

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
Children aged below 18 years must be accompanied by and be under the supervision of a legal guardian or a parent.
Please note that guests under 18 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.
For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.
Please note that a profile photo of all guests is required to check in the shared or private rooms with a shared bathroom.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. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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