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The Pacific House Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a variety of grains, cereals, and fresh fruit.
Step into the historic Pacific House Hostel, established in 1892, with its classic arched doorway and elegant facade.
Cozy living area with a comfortable armchair, fireplace, and decorative shelves.
Enjoy meals in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by lush greenery and convenient public transportation.
Cozy retreat with a bunk bed, carpeted floor, and a window with curtains.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

Map
50 Sir John Young Cresent, Woolloomooloo, NSW, 2000
  • Hyde Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bed In Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

One Bed In Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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One bed in 8 bed Female Dorm

One bed in 8 bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in 4 bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

10 Bed Mixed Dorm

10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for One Bed In Six Bed Mixed Dorm

One Bed In Six Bed Mixed Dorm

One Bed In Six Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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One Bed In Four Bed Mixed Dorm

One Bed In Four Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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10 Bed Deluxe with ensuite and balcony

10 Bed Deluxe with ensuite and balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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One Bed In Six Bed Female Dorm

One Bed In Six Bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Sydney

The Pacific House Hostel places you in the centre of Sydney, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Woolloomooloo hostel include Martin Place and Pitt Street Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 18 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Domain - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Park House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flour and Stone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peeks Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tilbury Hotel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Pacific House Hostel

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Pacific House Hostel. A complete renovation of The Pacific House Hostel was completed in November 2022.

This Victorian Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1892
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Pacific House Hostel offers 45 accommodations with blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1892
  • Communal living room
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - November 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and Tap & Go
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay and Tap & Go. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Elephant Backpacker Sydney Hostel Woolloomooloo
Elephant Backpacker Sydney Woolloomooloo
Elephant Backpacker Sydney Hostel
Elephant Backpacker Sydney
Elephant Backpacker Sydney Hostel
The Pacific House Hostel Woolloomooloo
The Pacific House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Pacific House Hostel?

The Pacific House Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pacific House Hostel?

As of 26 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pacific House Hostel on 29 July 2025 start from AU$149.00, 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 The Pacific House Hostel?

The closest beach to The Pacific House Hostel is Bondi Beach (6 km).

Is The Pacific House Hostel family-friendly?

No, The Pacific House Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does The Pacific House Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Pacific House Hostel?

No, The Pacific House Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Pacific House Hostel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Pacific House Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Pacific House Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Pacific House Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Davin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The check in could have been easier & more chill, but was otherwise quite good ! Quite a friendly place to stay Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Cool vibe. Easy access.

Friendly staff and cool vibe. Even though a 60 year old, felt at home at the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pasqualina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautiful. The rooms were good. I had something drop down the side of the bed and there was an old Kleenex and pop bottle there. Kinda gross. Probably doesn't get cleaned often down there . Love the vibe at breakfast. People cooking or getting toast or cereal. Lots of chatter. Great for the younger crowd.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you paid for

Overall, it served the exact purpose of my stay: a clean bed in a quiet room. I only needed the bed on this trip so the bunk bed was actually comfortable. Thanks to the other three young people sharing the quiet space, I had very good rest during nights. I think your experience really depends on how you want to experience it. There were bubbly young people who enjoyed party a bit more but there were also people like myself, preferring a bit down time from busy activities in Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elicia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostels, very nice staff. Showers were not as clean as could be No air con in rooms but room do have a fan Would try to avoid if it was very hot weather
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good, the price was right and the staff was great. However, there was no AC and the bed frames were very noisy and shook quite a bit getting in and out, and if you moved at all. Also, they did not supply towels, but you could buy one for $8. As far as hostels go, I would recommend it compared to what else is out there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s like University Campus hostel, every floor sharing Bathroom & Shower rooms separated by gender. We gained new experience. Very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the wine and cheese night and happy atmosphere of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R S

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff super helpful. Stay clouded by leaving my reading glasses behind (entirely my fault) but disappointed it was not possible to send a pre-stamped envelope to retrieve them.I fully understand there may be lots of items lost.... But reading glasses are surely a bit special (at my age they are!) Sadly I'm wasn't sufficiently technosavvy to organise a dhl collection. Otherwise stay excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the helpfulness of staff. The hostel had very limited lounge area for guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ameneh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Information shared on the page was not very accurate. Double room only had one bedside lamp which was broken and staff didn’t try to fix it for us and totally ignored our request.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall - great hostel!

Had an amazing stay at this hostel, rooms were fairly clean and as were showers/toilets considering the amount of people that use them. The breakfast is an absolute game changer, loved this being included. Kitchen was tiny for the amount of people which made it difficult to cook anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room stank! it was hot and not allowed to eat breakfast at 6:55! I paid a really high price for a hostel room on new years, but the staff were arrogant and rude. Close to St James but pretty much like every other hostel except price. Not worth it.

10/10 Excellent

ashok

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close (walkable) to the main attractions in Sydney i.e opera house, Sydney eye tower & bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I managed to get two night’s sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malene

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

Bedste hostel, jeg har boet på 😃

Fantastisk beliggenhed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good condition
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024