Australia
Sydney
Known for harbor, beaches and food.
Est. $550–$790 · 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights
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At a glance
- Trip estimate
- $550–$790
- 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom
- Best time to go
- September to November or March to May
- Nearest airport
- SYD
- Knownness
- 91 / 100
- Well known
Where to stay
Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.
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Bat and Ball Hostel
Hostel · 495 Cleveland Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2016
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room · +1 more
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Lil Roo - PodBed Hostel
Hostel · 87 Macleay Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2011
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 10 Mix Bed Dormitory With En-Suite · Bed in 12 Bed Mix Dormitory (18- 35 ages only) · Bed in 6 Bed Mix Dormitory (18 - 35 ages only)
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London Gate Backpackers Hostel
Hostel · 172-174 Victoria Street 1, Sydney, New South Wales, 2011
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Double Room · Double or Twin Room with Bathroom · Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room · +2 more
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Maze Backpackers - Sydney
Hostel · 417 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Single Room with Shared Bathroom · Double Room with Shared Bathroom · Triple Room with Shared Bathroom · +1 more
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Nomads Sydney
Hostel · 3-star · 477 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom · Double Room with Private Bathroom · Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Pad Hostel
Hostel · 162 Flinders Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2021
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room · +1 more
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Siesta Sydney
Hostel · 301 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Queen Room with Shared Bathroom · Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Stay Today Hostel
Hostel · 345 Parramatta Road, Sydney, New South Wales, 2040
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom · Comfort Triple Room
Know before you go
Everyday costs (May)
- Good-value room, per night
- ~$76
- Food, per person per day
- ~$24
- Things to do, per person per day
- ~$8
- Getting around, per day
- ~$24
Room price by month
- $66January
- $66February
- $70March
- $73April
- $76May
- $80June
- $84July
- $82August
- $74September
- $71October
- $69November
- $80December
Typical costs for a higher-cost destination; not yet modeled for Sydney specifically, dated August 2026. Estimates, not live prices. Check live rates with the booking partner.
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