YHA Sydney Harbour

Property class: 2
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Circular Quay

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YHA Sydney Harbour features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Circular Quay. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Overseas Passenger Terminal are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Wynyard Station is 8 minutes away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Convenience store
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
$154 nightly
The total price is $169
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, TV, and window with curtains.

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a desk.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a kettle, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Plus 2 With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

King Plus One with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a small wooden nightstand, and a window with curtains.

King Plus 2 with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Rocks Markets - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 59 min drive
  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Milsons Point Station - 22 min walk
  • Wynyard Station - 8 min walk
  • Martin Place Station - 16 min walk
  • St. James Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenmore Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Endeavour Tap Rooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

  • YHA Sydney Harbour features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Circular Quay. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Overseas Passenger Terminal are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Wynyard Station is 8 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 106 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Working away

  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Trails Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property uses some solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA Hostel
Sydney Harbour YHA The Rocks
Sydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Harbour Yha Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Sydney Harbour offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, YHA Sydney Harbour does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at YHA Sydney Harbour.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at YHA Sydney Harbour?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at YHA Sydney Harbour and nearby?

Onsite recreation at YHA Sydney Harbour includes Pilates and yoga.

What's the area around YHA Sydney Harbour like?

YHA Sydney Harbour is a short 8-minute walk from Wynyard Station and 3 minutes' walk from Circular Quay. Travelers say that the hostel is in a great location.

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Reviews

YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant offers a great breakfast, economical dinners, and a nice cafe with great coffee and tasty food. (15 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options including coffee, tea, toast, cereal, yoghurt, and muffins. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Basic breakfast, clean and quiet.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very helpful friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Great location, and good value. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, very clean and great amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic accomodation, faculties and location
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff, convenient position, clean rooms and kitchen.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean and nice, beautiful terrace with an amazing view of the city and the opera
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and ‎Location are fantastic. Dylan was exceptional and took very good care of us. I would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, easy check in and close walking distance to everything. Views from the bar were amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Only continental breakfast, but the rooftop bar has a great view of the Sydney Opera House
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Alejandro was wonderful at the reception desk, location was super close to Circular Quay
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, staff great and location out of this world
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. The location, the rooms, the breakfast, but especially the wonderful friendly staff.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great customer service from the staff.
Sunrise at around 6am from the rooftop.
Sydney Opera House was slightly blocked by the cruise ship, but beautiful view nonetheless.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean, friendly atmosphere
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10/10 Exceptional

great location, clean room, staff are are friendly and cheerful. A pleasant stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Thr location is good.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Staff were excellent Friendly Suggest mini bar fridge for private rooms Clean Large room and excellent views
Morning view from rooftop bar
Night view from rooftop bar