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Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, steps from Capitol Theatre

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Single Room
Fridge, microwave, toaster, rice cooker
1 Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm
Staircase
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Explore the area

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428 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Rice cooker
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

1 Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Rice cooker
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Rice cooker
Wardrobe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Rice cooker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Rice cooker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Sydney

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel puts you in the heart of Sydney, within steps of popular attractions like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chat Thai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palace Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maloney's Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chamberlain Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mango Coco - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel

Hostel with a nightclub, steps from Capitol Theatre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel offers 15 accommodations with rice cookers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Pod Sydney Reception on Level 6, Level 6/396 Pitt Street]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Sydney Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn
Sydney Central
Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Haymarket
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel on 16 Sept 2025 start from AU$161.11, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

The closest beach to Sydney Central Inn - Hostel is Coogee Beach (6.5 km).

What makes Sydney Central Inn - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

No, Sydney Central Inn - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Le Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location close to Central station, heaps of eateries around the area. Nice and clean room and restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too noisy be far. The beds shook constantly at any slight movement so it was like trying to sleep in a loud earthquake. Made sleep almost impossible. The location is good as it’s around Chinatown and the central business district in Sydney, however for a backpacker looking for mates this isn’t worth a stopover at all. Better places around the rocks area in sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyndsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No mention of the lack of lifts in the property, nor of the shared bathroom. I am a single parent travelling Australia with two kids and we arrived with 3 large cases and 3 small only to be told there was no lift and we were on the 3rd floor. The room was basic but clean, but there was no bathroom and my kids didn't feel safe going to the toilet in the night. Very loud music from the pub below all night and the windows were so poor that we could hear street traffic and the crossing beeping outside. Then the fire alarm went off at 2am so we had to evacuate. No staff presence to explain what was going on or to let us know it was safe to go back into the building. The next morning I had to carry 6 cases down all the stairs which was not fun! Not the best experience sadly and I felt misled by the Hotels.com listing which did not specify that there was no lift and a shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

ok

the place is clean and renovated just the room is too hot no air conditioning or fan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter, Canberra

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Convenient location close to Central Station, China Town, World Square, light rail. Loads of things within easy walking distance. Easy check in, friendly staff and very affordable. Basic facilities but for the price it's great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building in between skyscrapers, under renovation so dusty but not yucky. Steps sucked with big cases, noisy street but very convenient to central train station, parks etc nearby. For price not too bad, pub below does good food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean property but there is a lack of fridge space and very small nonfunctional kitchen. Friendly staff though and the rooms are in good order.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be a little loud at night since window opened up onto busy street with lots of pubs/bars. Was very well set out though and easy to move around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I been staying in this hostel serevel time there is no early check in the room only ready after 2 pm and there is no kitchen where you can cook your own how ever this hostel is clean and the staff very friendly always willing to help if you need help. I will stay again next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

ThomasQ, Long Beach, California

Liked: Staff & service
I love the location of this hostel. The one thing I would like to have is a bigger common area with a kitchen so guest can socialize on their down time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in very poor condition. Hot, stuffy and smelly with no air con. The carpets were gross and sticky, shared bathroom not prepared to go barefoot in, room walls damaged and dirty. Mattresses were concave and beds off putting. Dingy and gross. I packed up my kids and left immediately and went to a beautiful hotel, only $40 more than this dive. The manager would not refund my money at the time, and Wotif could/would not give me a refund either. No, no, no!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Rathernotsay, Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were great and I had no problems but the windows and carpet were quite dirty I thought. Otherwise, the beds were clean and comfortable and the showers and toilet were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Very good place clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great Hostel, a bit dated but clean. Right in the centre of Sydney, walking distance to everywhere, pubs, clubs, shopping ....brill Spitting distance to the Train station and 20 mins to the Airport. Friendly Staff .... NO LIFT but who cares. The only bad point is the guests have to keep the kitchen clean, some do some don't ...to all those who did not Shame on you..Deffo book again, not good for familys but good for backpackers and solo travelers a cheap night stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

SN, Urunga

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very musty, needed a big airing out. Otherwise it was fine, very nice staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amenity, especially shampoo is not enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Location. Location. And cheap. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019