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The Pod Sydney - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory

Single Bed in Female Dormitory

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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6 Pax Family Room with Shared Bathroom

6 Pax Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sydney

At The Pod Sydney - Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Hyde Park and within 15 minutes of International Convention Centre Sydney. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place.
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What's nearby

  • World Square Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Associate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boon Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Civic Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪m bar thai eatery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pod Sydney - Hostel

The Pod Sydney - Hostel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Pod Sydney - Hostel also features a communal living room, a lift, and a microwave in a common area.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2016
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
The Pod Sydney - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Pod Sydney Hostel

Pod Sydney

The Pod Sydney

The Pod Sydney Hostel

The Pod Sydney - Hostel Haymarket

The Pod Sydney - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Pod Sydney - Hostel is Bondi Beach (6.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

No, The Pod Sydney - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Pod Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 391 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shailey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here. The space was clean, quiet, and not a party vibe at all — perfect for anyone who values their alone time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is clean and comfortable, and it's in a great location. But what mesmerized me the most was their staff! All of them were amazing, helpful, and ready to make my stay even better. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place wqs spotless, beds super comfy, fully equipped kitchen and the location is outstanding with close bus and train stops in a walkable distance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeon, Ngaruawahia

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuying

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn, SAN DIEGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient!! It smells like cup noodles though but completely understandable from guests eating there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheliza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In this backpacker hotel, I stayed for 5 days. It is very close to the city, and just opposite Coles shopping to buy some food for my dinner and breakfast at the backpacker hotel. Put it in the fridge with name label stickers. All very safe and very friendly staff. A very nice manager who looks after tourists stay. I give it a 5-star rating. In bed in your room with the wall light on and turn off the ceiling light in each room at 9.30pm. I enjoyed it and will come back again in future from Brisbane QLD Happy New Year to tourists. Take care on the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarawut

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

Great value

There are very convenient to stay in the centre of Sydney close by everything you need restaurants and shopping etc. The room was great than I thought and the toilets were clean. I will be back again next visit in Sydney :)
The pod room
In room
Kitchen and living room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yee

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

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

Best hostel I’ve stayed at

Hands down the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The bed (bunk in shared dormitory) was quite big, comfortable, had an individual light, charging ports and a curtain for privacy. The rooms, the washroom and the kitchen were cleaned every day and the noise was kept to a minimum always. Very happy with my stay and will be back if in Sydney again. It was also well situated. Easy to get to from the airport via train, to the beaches via bus and a walkable distance to the Opera House.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for my 15 hours of transit. I didn’t expect that much but the stay was far better than I expected. The rooms and facility were clean and neat, staff are welcoming and creating warm ambiance. I definitely visit the city and the place again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and orderly place to stay in central Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service - very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olli Antero

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smooth check in and check out, the staff there is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable, clean, and safe! I'm on the plus size so I was worried about the sturdiness of the bunk beds, but that wasn't a problem at all! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s near the city’s most popular attraction.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zenun, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pods are functional but no sound insulation whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Does the job

PROS: privacy, good size bunks, rooms not crowded, great location, price fair, amenities, close to public transport CONS: room door is the loudest I’ve ever encountered, bathroom very dirty and smells due to no ventilation, check in process extremely slow
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024