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YHA Sydney Harbour

Sydney - NSW · Australia

110 Cumberland StreetView location

9.2/10Excellent972 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition9.0/109.0
Location8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About YHA Sydney Harbour

Stay at Sydney's only backpacker hostel in the city's historic harbourside precinct - The Rocks - and enjoy stunning views. Explore Sydney's history and walk to all the major sights whilst staying in the heart of the city.

Multishare and double/twin accommodation, all with ensuites and many with Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House views. Sydney Harbour Hostel is also suitable for group accommodation. See the Group Accommodation page.

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With a stay at YHA Sydney Harbour in Sydney (The Rocks), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Circular Quay and 10 minutes by foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from King Street Wharf.

Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

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

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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
    • Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • This property uses some solar energy
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
    • A late check-out fee will be charged

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Vietnamese

    Thai

    Portuguese

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Circular Quay 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Rocks Markets 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sydney Observatory 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Overseas Passenger Terminal 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Australia Square 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Barangaroo Reserve 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sydney Harbour Bridge 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
King Street Wharf 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Pitt Street Mall 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
State Library of New South Wales 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Martin Place 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Theatre Royal 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Westfield Shopping Centre 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Wild Life Sydney Zoo 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • hostel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Library
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  • BarExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Highchairs
  • Game room
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • Room FEMALE ROOMRoom • FEMALE ROOMROO.FA

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    Room FEMALE ROOM

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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.FA

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • TRIPLE ONE BEDTRIPLE • ONE BEDTPL.1B

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    TRIPLE ONE BED

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    TRIPLE
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: TPL.1B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Room QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom • QUEEN SIZE BEDROO.QN

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    Room QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: ROO.QN

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  • Room MALE ROOMRoom • MALE ROOMROO.MQ

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    Room MALE ROOM

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    MALE ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.MQ

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  • Room HARBOUR VIEWRoom • HARBOUR VIEWROO.HV

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    Room HARBOUR VIEW

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    HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.HV

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • WITH VIEWSDBT.WV

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    Double or Twin WITH VIEWS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBT.WV

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

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    Room code: QUA.FH

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  • DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • HARBOUR VIEWDBL.HV

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    DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.HV

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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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    Occupancy
    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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  • DOUBLE CAPACITY 4DOUBLE • CAPACITY 4DBL.C4

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    DOUBLE CAPACITY 4

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CAPACITY 4

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    Room code: DBL.C4

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 1BED.C1

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1

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

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    Room code: BED.C1

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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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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    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

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  • Bed in dormitory MALE ROOMBed in dormitory • MALE ROOMBED.MQ

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    Bed in dormitory MALE 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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    MALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.MQ

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  • SINGLE WITH VIEWSSINGLE • WITH VIEWSSGL.WV

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    SINGLE WITH VIEWS

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: SGL.WV

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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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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  • TWIN KING SIZE BEDTWIN • KING SIZE BEDTWN.KG

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    TWIN KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: TWN.KG

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  • DOUBLE CITY VIEW QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • CITY VIEW QUEEN BEDDBL.CV-QN

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    DOUBLE CITY VIEW QUEEN BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CITY VIEW QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.CV-QN

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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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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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about YHA Sydney Harbour

9.2
Excellent
972 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Kristy
Great location, wonderful rooftop view, community kitchen was a huge plus. Our room was very quiet. Staff was friendly and helpful. The common space was cleaned well daily. The bunk beds have curtains - great for giving our teens privacy while on their devices and we were resting. This was our family’s first stay at a hostel and I would love to stay here again. I also liked the history lessons around the property.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Soline
Amazing location, very affordable best deal you can find in The Rocks area. Super clean, spacious communal area, and very quiet
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
In Ha
The breakfast is not worth it.
Just get the sourdough sandwich to go.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Lori
The rooms were exceptionally clean. It was nice to have shampoo, conditioner, and soap and I didn’t have to bring any. Their rooftop bar was great views and great drinks and then convenient. Location was amazing. All ages stay here and very safe.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Bathsheba
My first back packers place. Loved the whole vibe of the place, so relaxed, casual and inclusive (family and all ages). Loved the rooftop view and hanging out there with our pajamas, etc. The community pantry was also great although I did not use it as I played ahead for breakfast. I only took one star out because the breakfast did not have protein options like eggs, or bacon or sausages.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
John
Basic breakfast, clean and quiet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
John
Simple room, basic facilities but fairly clean and excellent service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Gregory
We stayed in a private queen room. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Karen
Fabulous all around
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Jennifer
Perfect
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Ruth
Great location, friendly staff and great upstairs and downstairs seating areas.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
David
Great place good location, good price, great staff, totally recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Kyle
Amazing location with amazing rooftop bar and clean nice rooms. Also has kitchen you can make meals. Exceeded my expectations by far as was worried it was technically a hostel but we booked a room with a bathroom and was great
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Julian
Best value in town, great location, rooftop with a view, nice little coffee shop with great coffee, tasty food for little money. Rooms decent size, some even with a view of the opera house.
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
Kent
Great location, and good value. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Mary
Great location and very helpful friendly staff
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Stanislav
Room was ok, very simple, but we obly stayed for a one night. Really liked the cafe on rooftoop, great view. Staff was a bit not friendly and mean
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
Walter
Only continental breakfast, but the rooftop bar has a great view of the Sydney Opera House
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Pei
all good thanks
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2026
Lijia
Very expensive area to live. Breakfast are not included.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Mark
Hostel style hotel with private rooms as well. Really interesting place to stay with an archeology dig within and below the building.
The hotel is in a good location for accessing all the Harbour front activities. Would definitely stay here again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Jennifer
This is a great hostel in thr perfect location! Staff is friendly and breakfast is always good. Make sure you visit the rooftop bar for a great view of the opera house!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Tanya
Fantastic accomodation, faculties and location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Darrel
The staff and ‎Location are fantastic. Dylan was exceptional and took very good care of us. I would stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Helen
Great place to stay,
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Harjit
Rooftop was a vibe
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Amber
Clean room, easy check in and close walking distance to everything. Views from the bar were amazing!
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Patricia
Helpful staff, convenient position, clean rooms and kitchen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Judy
Clean room Alejandro was wonderful at the reception desk, location was super close to Circular Quay
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2026
Stephen
Friendly staff, very clean and great amenities.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Feb 2026
Maria
Hotel located in place close to everything, Opera House, Harbor Bridge Ferry, and city transportations , downtown.Room very clean, but very small, no closet and only one size towel per person. Belfast not so good.
View from roof top trace amazing
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
Daniel
Perfect location in the city for 1st time visitors who like to walk. Was 10-minutes from BridgeClimb, HOHO Bus, HOHO Boat, and Cruise Terminal. Room was simple but very clean, and staff very friendly. Would stay there again.

NOTE: If taking the train from Airport to hotel, get off at Wynyard stop, NOT Circular Quay. There is a significant elevation change between both stops, which will be very noticeable if hauling a lot of luggage.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
Elisa
Loved YHA Sydney! My husband and our 2 kids (ages 13 and 10) had a wonderful stay. The common area with tables and booths was so awesome. Great natural light pours in. Breakfast was great. Love the community feel of this place. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Great location in The Rocks! I hope I get to return to Sydney. I would absolutely stay at YHA again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Mandy
Wonderful place to stay in Sydney! We had a queen room, smaller than most hotel rooms but equipped with all that we needed, bed, bathroom, place to put clothes. Downstairs is a communal area with access to kitchens if you want to prep your own food, but they also have coffee bar and serve food.
The roof top area is amazing with great views of Sydney Harbor and the Opera House, there is also a bar up there that serves till about 8:30pm?
It a walk uphill to the top of the rocks, but you are located right next to the bridge and YHA is raised and built over an archeological site.
Would not hesitate to stay again. Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Judith
Huge private rooms with amazing views of the Opera House. The roof top bar was great, again with the views. It was in a walkable position.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2026
Judith
Great customer service from the staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
MARY
Everything was perfect. The location, the rooms, the breakfast, but especially the wonderful friendly staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2026
Chad
The staff were very helpful. Loved our room.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Timothy
Clean, friendly atmosphere
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
David
Nice location if you like The Rocks. The building has some c
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2026
Michelle
We had a great stay here in December. The room was clean, as well as the entire facility. The continental breakfast was a great way to start the day. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed meals there, especially the wonderful Christmas Eve dinner they offered, it was such a fun evening. The location was great, and the rooftop area was such a bonus to have, it has a great view! We would highly recommend staying here.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Jen
Staff were excellent
Friendly
Suggest mini bar fridge for private rooms
Clean
Large room and excellent views
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Heather
lovely clean rooms which were serviced daily, great access to city and transport, happy to cruise sailing port, access to cafe and restaurant. Very helpful staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Ian
The staff were very courteous and helpful. For the price and location of the hotel, this is a super value. The location is in the heart of the Rocks and walking distance to Sydney Harbor as well as to Circular Quay transit central. The room was clean and the rooftop view was unbeatable. The hotel provides kitchen and food sharing options. We love the idea! Will definitely recommend this hotel for any family traveling on a budget.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
Nicholas
Decent.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Roberto
Absolutely loved my stay at YHA Sydney Harbour! The location couldn’t be better — right in The Rocks, just a short walk to trains, buses, and trams, and so close to the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The place is spotless, with super clean rooms and common areas. The staff are friendly and always ready to help with anything you need.

I really liked the kitchens — fully equipped and perfect for cooking whatever you want, which made it feel just like home. And the rooftop view… wow! It’s simply breathtaking, with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House right in front of you.

I’ll definitely be coming back here next time I’m in Sydney. Highly recommend it!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Sterling
The room was small and utilitarian, but clean and safe. The breakfast was pretty great. The location was wonderful, although lots of stairs up and down to thw Circular Quat area where the ferrys run. We loved our stay at the YHA (Youth Hostile Association?) Due to how close it was to everything. The roof top bar had a great view of the Sydney Operah House (except when the cruise ship was at port and blocked the view), thw harbor, and the bridge. The ataff was super nice and helpful. The hotel (hostel) is built on an archeological dig, which is pretty cool. There is a \"free\" (they ask for tips which were well worth it and no pressure) ghost tour every evening that was really enjoyable. We.would definitely come back. The proce is pretty outrageous for a hostile, but for the location it was worth it compared to other hotels in the area. 8 of us stayed in 2 rooms pretty comfortably. They even have a kitchen and fridges that you can store and prepare your own food if you want. They also had a free baggage storage service after we checked out for thw afternoon before we left.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Lauren
Such an awesome location. Easy to find, excellent views from the roof

unfortunately only booked as early flight the following morning but I was the only one in my 4 bed dorm. Compact but still modern shower, toilet and bed with only plugs, light and curtain. recommend to others
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2025
kris
Thr location is good.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2025
Shaun
Room was spotless, staff great and location out of this world
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
Donna
We enjoyed our stay at the Sydney Harbour YHA. It's a really nice place to stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Lan
Awesome place!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Guo Dong
great location, clean room, staff are are friendly and cheerful. A pleasant stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Brian
As an older traveling couple, we had never stayed at a hostel before. This was truly a great experience for us. We actually had our own room with its own private bath. The room was simple and clean, basic bed linens, no wall decor, updated bathroom, shampoo and bodywash was provided. Water pressure at the shower was awesome. We stayed on the 3rd floor which was the rooftop. And the view from the rooftop bar was amazing: the opera house, the harbor bridge, the downtown skyline, amazing! Location was great, walkable to shops, restaurants, the bridge, the opera house, downtown. This was a convenient location especially as we had a cruise booked afterwards. The cruise terminal was a short 10 minute walk. Thank you Sydney Harbor hotel for an amazing experience. If we are back in Sydney, we hope to stay with you again.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Nereda
Great staff, very helpful.
Room was clean and tidy
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
zhongsheng
Healthy but limited
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Raymond
We loved the upper patio for a beautiful location day and nite. We lived the historical aspect of this property and the nearby archeological dig ongoing. We lived the handiness of the laundry and walk to the city ferry depot. Fantastic to say the least!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Kara Rae
Really loved our stay here. We're planning to stay here again when in Sydney. Rooms are very clean with a great view! Loved the rooftop and morning sun. The only thing to note is that if you are staying on the 3rd floor, some rooms are on the end where you'll need to take a few steps down and is a bit challenging when you have heavy luggage.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2025
Donna
The morning buffet was very poor, kept clean but limited items on it.
The place was great and easy for walking down the steps to the rocks.
The upper bar on the roof was with a beautiful view of the opera house , harper bridge.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Oct 2025
Karen
Disgusting. The bathroom shower grout is black with mouls, floor filthy $400 a night an no clean towels. Never replaced the coffee mugs. Im disgusted never again. Hard to find. Staff admitted google directions incorrect. Took an hour to fined it from a 6 minute walk from circular quay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Allison

First hostel stay

I did not look up YHA before going to Sydney, Australia so I had no idea I had booked a hostel. We did have a private room and bath. Room was spacious and clean. There was no refrigerator in the room, but again; I did not know it was a hostel. Plenty of power outlets. Staff were friendly and VERY helpful. Location was great- easy walk to Sydney opera house and bridge. Beautiful views from the rooftop bar. Did not eat breakfast, but it looked very nice. Did not use the kitchen facilities or cafe. I was very pleased with the entire stay and would recommend as well as stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Vanessa
Self contained at a affordable price
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
ALLISON
Visited with 2 young children. Staff were friendly, the place was clean and convenient. Easy walk to circular quay/opera house as well as darling harbour area. Beautiful and fantastic location. The breakfast was simple but there was lots to eat, although no protein options other than yogurt.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Ricardo
Nice stay!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Kellie
We wanted a room that was walking distance to Circular Quay. Very reasonably priced and staff were fantastic and breakfast was great. Room was a little small for 3 of us.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Jane
The staff were great. Everything was exceptionally clean and well managed. It’s great that you can access the rooftop at any time. Awesome view and location.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Yi
Great place to stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Xuan
Good service, clean, and friendly staff!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Michelle
The property is in a good location. A short walk to Th
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Douglas

Awesome solo stay hotel.

Awesome bar on the top floor terrace overlooking Sydney Harbor.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Debbie
There was an archaeological dig going on on the ground floor. Very cool to see. Had never stayed in a hostel before but was very pleased with all the amenities that were offered (large, full kitchen, laundry, comfortable private rooms and cafe.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2025
Heather
Room set up was great. The room temperature was freezing (57 F) and it took 2 days to get the staff to turn up the temperature. A little pricey for a hostel but the place was a safe, clean and had a wonderful rooftop deck with a view.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Shianne
The best place to stay, walk to everything, great value for money, clean kitchen to cook meals/ breakfast… best view from rooftop bar
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Ruby
Most of ut was excellent, only the continental breakfast has no variety of cereal and jams for toast
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Catherine

YHA feedback

great location. Great people. Super friendly staff kudos to Oscar at the rooftop bar. I think since it’s a hostel. Best to inform other tenants to ensure that they are not making loud noises late at night. Other than that all is great
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Amanda
Hostel with clean, cozy and well staffed. Lovely location with everything in walking distance. Will stay again.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Sherwin
A great place to stay in the Rocks. Close to transport, quiet and chilled.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Shannan
Very central to our needs. Neat and tidy. Modern facilities. Staff were lovely
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Andrea
What a great place!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Jeffrey C.
Very cool laid back vibe
Coin the phrase \"Be Nice\"
I would stay anywhere else if I can get a room next time. Already planning my next trip Sydney Y H A Hostal ROCKS
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Mario
Super friendly and welcoming staff, Tomas and Anna were amazing. All of the common areas were clean and secure, the view from the rooftop is spectacular. The location is close to everything so you can walk everywhere. Definitely recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Gilbert
We had a wonderful anniversary celebration!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Caitlin
Great
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
Jorge
The location is excellent, walking distance of the most iconic places. The personnel was very kind and helpful. Very friendly environment for a very diverse people from families, young students and more mature ones. Very interesting concept of a shared kitchen. We were very igratefully mpressed by the ECO effort that the place practice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
John
Everything!!!!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2025
Bronwyn
I liked how YHA was catering for all ages and budgets. The building was clean, neat had all what l required and even the kitchen if necessary. l found how they presented the history of the area to be unique and very interesting. I would highly recommend this place to others. Thank you.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2025
Steven
Very basic but ok well priced for a reason, able to here a lot of other people stomping around and there voices
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2025
Joselle Gema
Location is the greatest asset! But walls too thin! I could hear conversations from outside and every little noice at the city down the from my room.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Hope Zinnia
Brilliant location and incredible views! All very clean and all the necessities are provided, plus a very comfortable bed. The rooftop bar was great and there are plenty of activities and excursions which you can join for free if you want to.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
reylette
Great hostel. Our room was spotless. Amazing view of the opera house and harbour bridge. We had the king ensuite. It was big, clean and bathroom waa large.
Great facilities and location. Close to public transport.
Love the rooftop, amazing view of the sunset and iconic sights.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended. Will be back
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Mathew
Completely exceeded my expectations
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Kelly
Great service
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2025
Michael
Easy and helpful staff, would use again for sure
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Raimonda
The best possible option to stay! Staff, all amendments, location and wonderful view from the terrace! All the best to all who mane my stay so great!!!
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Jorge
Staff was amazing and the location couldn't be better. I will be back!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Megan
Amazing location, clean and comfortable room, lovely rooftop areas with beautiful views over Sydney Harbour… I would definitely recommend this place!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2025
Stephen
I was very disappointed about the parking for my car.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Leanne
Close to harbour, clean rooms & friends staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Holly
Fantastic location and clean and tidy accomodation.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Natalia
This hostel is in the best location imaginable with walking distance to the Opera house, train station that can take you all the way from/to the airport, harbor with big cruise and small local ships and stunning views from the rooftop bar/eating area. It also has a historical value with the archaeological ruins underneath with see through floor to explore. Next door is archaeological educational center as well. Nice common kitchen with everything you need to cook, store, and keep cold. Big common dinning area with booths to work on a computer too.
Self

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YHA Sydney Harbour
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Australia

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