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The Pod Sydney

Sydney - NSW · Australia

Level 6 396 Pitt StreetView location

9.0/10Excellent391 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.0/109.0
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About The Pod Sydney

The 2-star Pod Sydney offers comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, taxi service, and wheelchair accessibility. Guestrooms are equipped for a restful night's sleep, and some include lockers, towels, clothes racks, linens, and smoke detectors.

The hotel also offers a variety of recreational opportunities. The Pod Sydney provides reliable service and professional staff to cater to your needs.

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With a stay at The Pod Sydney - Hostel in Sydney (Haymarket), you'll be steps from World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hyde Park and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sydney Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Thai

    Korean

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

World Square Shopping Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Capitol Theatre 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Chinatown Night Market 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hyde Park 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Market City 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Paddy's Market 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
University of Technology Sydney 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Crown Street 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Sydney Town Hall 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
QVB 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
International Convention Centre Sydney 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Westfield Shopping Centre 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
State Theatre 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Sydney Tower Eye 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Pitt Street Mall 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.FH

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: FAM.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.FH

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: BED.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA-1

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA-1

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FA-FH

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA-FH

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: QUA.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Pod Sydney

9.0
Excellent
391 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
MARY
Excellent stay again (this was my second time)The location is perfect, a 5 min walk from Central train and bus station. The bed is huge and really comfy, everyone is so quiet. Everywhere is spotlessly clean. The kitchen and showers are excellent and all the staff are just lovely. Highly recommended.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
MARY
A wonderful place to sleep. It was so quiet, the bed was comfy and I had undisturbed sleep every night. Everywhere is spotless and the kitchen area has all you need. The staff were super helpful and friendly. Also a great central location, good for public transport. Highly recommend.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
amanda
Clean, nice staff!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Shailey
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Maria Fernanda
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Andres
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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Karyn
Convenient!! It smells like cup noodles though but completely understandable from guests eating there
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Damien
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.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Sarawut

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 :)
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Julie-Ann

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Katsu
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2024
Emily
Clean and orderly place to stay in central Sydney!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Sanju
Great service - very clean
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Shuheng
Very smooth check in and check out, the staff there is very friendly.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Katherine
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Bibian
It’s near the city’s most popular attraction.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2024
Zenun
The pods are functional but no sound insulation whatsoever.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2024
Verified traveler

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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2023
Chaiyasoon
Good everything and very cheap er
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2023
Martin
Perfect central location, very clean and quiet.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2023
Courtney
Very clean and quiet. The pods were great and actually very spacious, they also blocked light well. Check in and out we're quick and easy and I really appreciated being able to store my luggage before check in time.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
31 Jan 2023
Shaun

No sleep

The bed and room temperature was comfortable however the door opening and closing the entire night kept me up and I got very little sleep.
Owners should invest in soft close door and stop the locks from making such a loud sound every time people leave and enter the rooms.

Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2023
Eléonore
Perfect stay in this hostel! Clean rooms and bathrooms. Beds are very comfy and the largest I had in Australia. This hostel is one of the best I stayed in Australia and I highly recommend!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2022
jeffrey
Overall good value for money. Restroom and showers were clean.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2022
samantha
It was fun for the kids, central to where we wanted to explore, short walk to tram, clean and the staff were very friendly.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2022
Lee
It was really nice to sleep.
To ensure my private space, quite rooms(dining room also)
And the Staff was friendly and kind. Just trust me and use this!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2022
Helen
Amazing staff, so friendly, helpful and kind. Made our family stay easy and enjoyable. Great location close to Central and light rail too. Definitely will be back! Thanks!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2022
Hyejung
Cozy
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2022
BULUT
Kasidit is a very courteous, helpful and clear communicator. It is a clean space in the room, bathroom and dining.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2021
Jessie
Such friendly service, was thoroughly impressed with this place and will be staying here again
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2021
Sylvia
Thank you for such a great welcome and stay. The pods are private, clean and comfortable. The room was quiet despite being quite large, although our room was only half full. Couldn't hear noise from the street.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2021
Verified traveler

Great stay

I have stay at The Pod many times when I drop by Sydney.

The experiences I have had are always good. The staffs are extremely helpful and friendly and were always there if you need anything.

The setting of the hostel is perfect and with privacy within your own sleeping area.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2021
Verified traveler
Great location, friendly staff who couldn’t be more helpful, easy check in and out. Great for a family of 5 and a cheaper accomodation right in the heart of the city.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2020
Verified traveler

Great experience

This is my second time stay at The Pod. Really great service and cleanliness maintained by the staff. The manager is always keen on offering help during my stay.

Would definitely choose the hostel again if I visit.
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
small number of rooms, just 10 on the 1 floor. good water pressure in the showers. was loud on Saturday night being above a few pubs, it was also Mardi Gras weekend which probably added to the noise. the cleaners did come into the room 3 times whilst we were in the room, without knocking or checking it was okay to come in, that was a bit odd. good location close to shops and Oxford Street for Mardi Gras. can get a bit hot and stuffy and no air conditioning control in the rooms. would stay again, good price
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2020
Steven

podding perfect

Great service from check in to check out. For the price the absolute best place for a bed in Sydney.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
The location is near public transport and great restaurants.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2020
Tui
Location was great rooms were ideal in price range staff were friendly
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
location, rooms and pods were surprisingly private
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Great location, easy walking distance to Darling Harbour and good transport links. Facilities were great standard for a hostel, cleaned daily, towels and linen provided. Laundry available and good price to use. Only one downside was despite being on 6th floor, could still faintly hear a bar on street level until early hours of first morning (Sunday), possibly wouldn’t have noticed if was sharing a room with others. Overall would definitely stay again.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
It was quite hard to find, not directly on Pitt St. It came with a towel and mini shampoo/soap, but no lock for storage. The wifi was horribleeee, slow and kept disconnecting! It didn’t come with a free breakfast, though there was a sharing box and it had spices, cookies, milk. Some music outside, so not the quietest location but not bad. It was very clean and convenient, though more expensive than it was worth. Would stay again but only if I couldn’t find better value (breakfast included for decent price).
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2019
Diogo
Fantastic owner, very present and always asking if all is fine. very nice place. very recommendable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2019
Fatima Jennifer

Best location and helpful staffs

This is the best place in Sydney Central if you just want for a short stay. Just 5minz walk from Central Station. The place is clean and neat. Two thumbs up for the helpfull staffs
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Central located, friendly staff and clean facility.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Good location easy to walk around. Handy to Chinatown, street food, train stations.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Good location, not far from train stations and close to nice cheap eats and a supermarket. Comfy beds and private bunks.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Very clean, quiet and tidy for a hostel. Centrally located, around 10 min walk from Central station and big shopping centre just across the street (with supermarket and pharmacy etc). Spacious double private room. Only small flaw is that the water in the bathroom can flow into the other cubicles, so it can be a disturbing when others' soapy water flows into my cubicle during the shower. Other than this, it's perfect!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2019
JH
Liked the shared space that still feels very personal and private. Beds are good, lockers are a nice touch to keep common items in close vicinity.

Service can be improved, staff was quite cold towards me during my stay throughout the entire duration and hope to see improvements from his feedback.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2019
Verified traveler

Friendly staff and clean place

The staff are friendly, kind and helpful. Clean toilets and beds.
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2019
sheisoffduty
Prime location in the heart of the cbd, right next to a big shopping mall! The individual 'pods' were very cosy, spacious and private. For those who want to travel on a budget but still want the luxury of privacy in a crowded hostel, this is an excellent choice!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Budget accommodation with share bathroom. Room is very basic but clean enough.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
09 Aug 2019
Abhishek

Single star youth hostel

Stay was below average, they agree to clean yr bed once in 4 days and there was smell on carpet that would not go away, my money aud 140 got stolen from bed while i was outside browsing the net
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Great place for a two night stay, so close to everything and very clean.
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2019
Gayoung

Super good

It was super good place I've ever been. Very clean. Very comfortable. Good service.
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2019
Verified traveler
Very caring and nice staff . Enjoy staying here with welcome staffs. Wifi is very good. Mattress is quite big and very comfortable. Very good location close to Museum and central station from here you can reach any cities and buses. 10 minutes by train to Circular quay and walk to Darling Harbour and China market....right in Thai town and several delicious Thai food, Indonesian ... chinese Korean Jap restaurants nearby. My preferred location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Great hostel. Own private pod to sleep. Bathrooms and showers clean. They cleaned everyday. Has a kitchen, washer and anything you need really. Great place
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
I love the concept and it was overall clean, safe and comfortable. My only complaint, and it was a major one for me, is structural problems with the mens’ showers. When you are in one shower waste water floods in across the floor from the other showers. This is quite unhygienic and unpleasant. A cheap fix would be to put individual tubs in the cubicles, which is how capsule hotels in Japan do it.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
it is clean and quite.
when I made my booking I made a request to give me a lower bunk bed because of shoulder injury I had. Reception just declined it and told me that he didnt received any request.
I went to the room and came back out again and ask because I saw that lower bed is still vacant. But again reception just declined and said its fully book. But I arrived early and there was no one in the bed, does that mean that that person had made a request for a lower bed and she was granted? I can't find any reason.
I dont want to argue so i went to my bed. Rude and unfriendly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2019
Cathie

Unbeatable location and value

Often stay at The Pod due to the convenient location and excellent value. This time had a family member join me who was extremely impressed by the fantastic value for super clean facilities and central location.
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Very clean, quiet, accommodating. Close to almost everything downtown has to offer. Very cheap for what you get. A little warm at nights that’s my only complaint.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Very clean, the rooms were spacious and I loved the privacy each bed had. Free WiFi throughout was great too. Convenient location to shopping and public transportation. My only critique was that reception is not 24 hrs and I had to wait 30 minutes after the supposed opening time before reception showed up so I could check out and store my bags.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2019
Emma

Lovely peaceful pod!

A great little hostel! The pods made it really great to get some privacy. Definitely not a party hostel - perfect for a peaceful few nights.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Very nice upscale hostel

Very nice and “luxurious” hostel that feels much like a hotel. Not much of an atmosphere if that’s what you are looking for. If not, like me, this is an excellent hostel.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Excellent stay

Location was great and central.

Very clean facilities but it was always hot in the bathroom bc when people are showering there isn't good ventilation. Kitchens were the cleanest I've ever seen in a hostel

Bed was comfortable and very clean. I stayed in a 6 bed dorm and love how each bed has an outlet, curtain hanger and hook to hang your towel. Lockers were big.

Hostel overall was quiet, not a big area for socializing.

Wifi was sluggish at times when there many people using it.

Staff was very helpful and cheerful.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
I was impressed with how clean the Pod was. They cleaned the bathrooms at least twice a day (from what i saw) and they were very quiet when cleaning out the rooms between guests. The location was awesome and the staff were super friendly and helpful. If you are nervous about staying at hostels this place is worth the price for extra privacy and cleanliness! Highly recommend. I occasionally had loud roommates but that’s the luck of the draw I guess.
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Friendly staff, good location, very comfortable bed. Need to supply own lock for locker.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2018
Chris
Love the privacy they're me to offer within the rooms. Each of the 6 bunks all have their own private space. Clean and centrally located with lots around to do and see
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2018
Chris
I loved the privacy they were able to provide to each bunk, very clean and well maintained, free wifi and waking distance to a lot of activities .
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2018
Wachirathinee
Everythink is so good here and above my expectation.
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2018
Tahlia
For the price we paid in comparison to other places in the very convenient location, we were more than happy with our stay.
Good amenities, and tidy rooms. Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2018
Shevone

Friendly staff and great environment

Good location but if can provide some napkins in the bathroom will be great!
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2018
J

Clean and nice hotel

Great location, near to train stations, food, bars. Very clean amenities and it has everything you could ever need.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2018
Cathie

Comfort and convenience

The Pod is excellent value for money! Opposite World Square and minutes to transport, it is an extremely convenient location. The facilities are basically new and spotlessly cleaned and well maintained. The bunks are roomy (although I find as a mature-aged person the ladders to top bunks a little difficult to get down) with lovely clean sheets, towel and soap/shampoo provided. Free Wifi and tea/coffee are an added bonus. Staff are always very friendly and helpful. I frequently use The Pod for overnights stays in the city and would highly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2018
Elie

Nice comfortable hostel

Beds were big and and sturdy. Privacy curtain is a nice touch as well. I only stayed one night but the hostel looked really clean. Good location as well
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Quiet hostel in the heart of Sydney

Quiet and clean hostel in the heart of Sydney. Rooms and common areas are well maintained and the location is unbeatable - close to everything.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Nice and clean

Nice and clean, well organize..kitchen and bathroom are the adding point
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2018
Chloe

Very nice hostel

Very pleased I stayed here, pods are fairly large so you have lots of room. Great location, just a 5 min walk to central station. I have stayed in a lot of hostels but this is by far my favourite one that I felt most comfortable in. You can tell the bathrooms are cleaned often.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Fantastic

This was by far the nicest place I've stayed. Cleanliness was immaculate. They did close off the bathrooms alot to do that which was a little annoying. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were big with a privacy screen. The only down side is the bathroom stalls are a little small and the water pressure in the showers could be better. Minor setbacks in what was otherwise a fantastic place to stay.
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2018
Hyunah

Clean and comfy

It was pretty clean and comfortable. The location was good. Lots of rules but overall good.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2018
T
Comfy sleep, clean, big lockers. But one lady started eating some hot food in her bed in the dorm this morning, noisy and smelly. Another coughing constantly. I was tired though so slept well mostly
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel with a good location

The Pod is a nice Hostel with a great location. Most of the customers are adults, no one talks to each other and the hotel has strict rules. I stayed there 12 days and heard about how the cleaning stuff sometimes yelled to the customers and I think that's not a good service. If you were in the shower after 22pm they just put the \"do not enter\" signs in front of the door and yelled at you to go away even if they weren't cleaning and you were there before hand. Same thing in the morning if you went to the kitchen too late, around 12pm. Silence started at 22pm but the staff was still noisy. Depending on the cleaner for example toilets and showers were quite dirty after \"cleaning\".

People at the reception were mostly nice and gave a change since the waching machine and dryer work only with 1 dollar coins. The Wi-Fi was quite ok!
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2018
Eduardo
Good location, it is two blocks away from train stations and has supermarket nearby. Very close to Sydney CBD and like 20 min walk to circular quay.
My room was just like in the photos, everything is very tidy and well kept. Did not had the chance/need to interact with staff other than for check-in, which for me was OK.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2018
Charlie

A clean hostel with privacy.

I’ve stayed at different hotels in different countries, but this place was one of the cleanliest ones. I stayed at the 4beds room, and there was a big locker and comfortable bed mattress and pillow. Each person has a curtain aside your bed, so you have privacy. The shower had good water pressure and the water was hot. Would definitely come back if I were to travel to Sydney again!
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2018
Verified traveler
Good location---close to Central Rail Station, and helpful staff
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2018
Kelvin

Good location, quiet and clean.

The Pod is a good choice for travellers looking for a comfortable, centrally located and affordable place to stay while in Sydney.

The facilities are clean and the rooms are comfortable. Just 5 minutes away from World Square where there is a Coles Supermarket and various eateries.

What I like the most about The Pod is that it is quiet and good for travellers who just need a place to stay in Sydney.
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2018
Verified traveler

Perfect, great space and privacy

This place is great, everything is clean, the Pods are a good size with large single beds, a curtain that blocks out the light, two plug points and a bedside light. The pods are well made so you aren’t woken up by people climbing up the bunks or moving around! Large lockers, spotless bathrooms and great hot showers. Can’t recomend this more!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2018
lalaine

Very tidy, staff are very friendly and accommodati

It’s near The Central station. The place is well maintained. It’s very clean. Will definitely stay here again when I’m back in Sydney
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2018
Barry

Selfish People Spoil The Pod

My stay was ruined by one selfish noisy person who had the room lights on for half an hour at 5am while he packed his bag and dressed after returning from the shower.

It should be House Rules no overhead lights on before 7am!

Or maybe put the disruptive early risers in one dorm.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2018
Melissa
Clean, friendly, really well located, peacefull, well decorated and maintained.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2018
Leena

New, clean, and modern hostel

it's not far from the train station, near Thai town, many yummy Thai foods around, new, clean, tidy, super comfy bed and pillow with free 5 star quality towel, also friendly and helpful staff, big luggage room and big common area, even free food shelf for other travelers :D
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2018
Benson

Good location, good service. Place was awesome

The place was superb. From the time I came in to the time I checked out. Experience was fabulous. Service was generally good. WiFi was strong. The only bad thing I experienced was they had no hot water for one day.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2018
Beng

Good first experience with hostel

Great location, well maintained room and spaces ... I had a good experience staying in this hostel. The occupants are all well behaved (at least when I was staying there).
Bring own padlock , since hostel provide locker, but no lock.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2018
Dilys D

Will definitely come stay here again!

Although the experience is not as great as the experience I had staying at a pod style hostel in Tokyo, it's very close! Definitely way better than staying at the usual backpacker hostels.

Location is very central: opposite World Square; under 10 mins walk to either Town Hall or Central stations; under 10 mins walk to Chinatown; 10-15 mins walk to Pitt St Mall; 25-30 mins to Circular Quay.

The property is very new and is kept very clean. The pod is very spacious and sturdy. You can hardly feel a thing when your neighbour moves. The curtain is great for privacy but can make the pod stuffy too. For me, the central cooling is not strong enough so when I closed the curtain I felt very warm inside the pod.

There's a kitchenette that everyone can use (I didn't use it) and is kept very clean too. There is a lounge too but there are only one 3-seater sofa and two 1-seater sofas.

Check in check out process is straight forward. You can store your luggage there when you check out.

Staff is very friendly and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2018
Andrey

My pod stay

The place was clean, rooms were in excelent condition, toilets very clean, enjoyed my stay. Lockers were spacious enough to put lots of stuff, and service from the staff was just excelent.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2018
Mark Jeremy

Clean and central

The place is clean and very central. Perfect stay for 1 or 2 nights.
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2017
Brawn

Affordable rates and great facilities

Great facilities which are still new and good room setup which provides privacy.
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

Bad experience from the reception

Generally the hostel is Ok. But the short lady with long hair from the reception is terrible, nothing friendly to the guests. Very bad attitude, no good face to people, like everyone owe the money to her...
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2017
minjung
nice and clean place. All staffs are so kind. It was nice.
4/10
Poor
08 Dec 2017
Ravi

Very uncomfortable

There is just one inlet for aircondition air to come in no seperate AC in each room...I was feeling suffocated. No fan also so that atleast it can circulate the AC inlet air in whole room. They not even turn on AC in day time. I will not stay again.
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2017
dhey

Very good location

The Pod Sydney is very centrally located. There are plenty of public transportation options within a 10 minute walk. Supermarkets, shopping, bars and eateries are even closer. The hotel provides free coffee and/or tea. The beds in the rooms have curtains so lots of privacy. With the bed setup I prefer the top bunk just because the lower one is really close to the floor. Also the reception is not very warm and friendly. They are very to the point. Lastly the bathroom outside of the hostel reception (used during 10-11pm due to the cleaning of the others) area also had water on the floor everytime I used it, which was a bit weird. Overall a good stay in a great location.

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The Pod Sydney
Level 6 396 Pitt Street, Haymarket, Australia

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