Don't stay in the cold shadows of the city centre! Soak up Australia's famous sunshine at Sydney's popular beach and surfing lifestyle hostel offering free surfing, loads of work opportunities and an express 'city & beach' public bus to and from our doorstep!

Sydney Central Backpackers sits in the heart of the most beautiful city in the world. Just minutes from our doorstep are the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Come enjoy your adventure at Sydney's best budget hostel accommodation! "Come as Guests, Leave as Friends!"

Are you sick of poor quality hostel accommodation? Looking for somewhere a little nicer to stay? Then stay with us at Sydney Central Hostel!

Stay in the only 5 star hostel in Sydney, in a spectacular heritage listed building superbly located directly opposite Central Station in the heart of the backpacker precinct. Show your YHA/HI card when checking in or join YHA on arrival and receive a discount of at least 10% off the standard rate

G`Day Mate! Sydney G'Day Backpackers offers quality accommodation for a budget traveler and backpackers! Right in between the City Centre and Kings Cross so everything is on walking distance. Loads of hostel activities from cheese and wine nights to Free BBQ's and poker & Pizza nights!

YHA's newest Sydney hostel is the place to make the most of your visit to Sydney. Stay at the only backpacker hostel in Sydney's historic harbourside Rocks precinct! Gob smacking Harbour Bridge and Opera House views from the rooftop terrace and many rooms!

Sydney Star offers pension style accommodation in two terrace houses located in the trendy area of Darlinghurst.

The Globe is a unique hostel. Small and owner operated, we offer a comfortable and friendly style of backpacker accommodation where you can meet new friends and see the best of Sydney. Reception will close at 4pm on 26 January for Australia Day! please arrive before 4pm!

Enjoy first class hotel comfort and facilities and a friendly atmosphere, right next door to Darling Harbour and the city at Glebe.

Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Rough Guide. The Original Backpackers Hostel is Clean, Cool, Comfortable and well maintained. We are located in a quiet tree lined boulevard walking distance from the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Darling Harbour.

Situated on the edge of Kings Cross "The Palms" is ideally located for those wanting to explore Sydney! With only 54 beds in total we create a fantastic friendly atmosphere!

The Pink House oasis is your home away from home. Come & live with us in our large Victorian manor house with leafy private courtyards. You will immediately feel welcome. Chat to other backpackers over free breakfast or chill out in one of the courtyards and make friends to last a lifetime.

Tokyo Village is owned and run by Charles who arrived as a backpacker himself on Australia?s then very distant shores some 30 years ago. He has a wealth of traveling experience and as a result is able to offer everything a backpacker could need.

Looking for a relaxed, quiet place to stay in the heart of Sydney close to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, nightlife and famous beaches? Travelers Rest is the perfect hostel for those wanting to see the sites but also get a good nights sleep!

UWS Village has a range of brand new five and six bedroom units opened in January 2009. Modern, high quality furniture, stainless steel/granite finishes in kitchens and spacious bedrooms ensure that all areas within the Village provide a refreshing and comfortable environment for all groups to enjoy

WakeUp! represents all that Sydney has to offer. It?s fresh, modern & the hub of backpacker activity right in the heart of Sydney!

Y Hotel City South is one of Sydney's newest boutique bed and breakfast Hotels that provides cheap but funky designer accommodation on the fringe of Sydney's CBD - an ideal base to explore the inner city

Y Hotel Hyde Park is one of Sydney's leading budget bed and breakfast hotels with a fantastic range of cheap and affordable accommodation in the heart of the CBD.

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