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1. YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites4.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,050 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(3,050 reviews)
"Location was fantastic, staff very friendly"
"Location was fantastic, staff very friendly"
Angela
The price is NZ$320
NZ$320
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
2. View Sydney
View Sydney4.0 star property
North Sydney
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,629 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,629 reviews)
"Great place and amazing views of the Harbour"
"Great place and amazing views of the Harbour"
Roshan
The price is NZ$245
NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
3. ibis Styles Sydney Central
ibis Styles Sydney Central4.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean the staff was very friendly they helped me to find my way around Sydney heaps of shopping to do and the bed was so comfortable I was very relaxed and comfortable with my stay"
"The hotel was very clean the staff was very friendly they helped me to find my way around Sydney heaps of shopping to do and the bed was so comfortable I was very relaxed and comfortable with my stay"Susie
The price is NZ$216
NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
4. The Capitol Hotel Sydney
The Capitol Hotel Sydney4.0 star property
Haymarket
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,006 reviews)
"The location is fantastic and convenient and the staff were very helpful and friendly."
"The location is fantastic and convenient and the staff were very helpful and friendly."Haemala G
The price is NZ$222
NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
5. Song Hotel Sydney
Song Hotel Sydney4.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,993 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,993 reviews)
"Food was excellent, and the staff were helpful"
"Food was excellent, and the staff were helpful"
Pat
The price is NZ$207
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
6. Hotel Coronation
Hotel Coronation3.5 star property
Sydney Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,008 reviews)
"Great location"
"Great location"william
The price is NZ$291
NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
7. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour
ibis Sydney Darling Harbour3.5 star property
Sydney Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,003 reviews)
"Location is great"
"Location is great"
Li
The price is NZ$259
NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
8. Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites4.0 star property
Pyrmont
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (7,825 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(7,825 reviews)
"Excellent service by the staff who are friendly, excellent facilities. I highly recommend this hotel."
"Excellent service by the staff who are friendly, excellent facilities. I highly recommend this hotel."Elizabeth
The price is NZ$246
NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
9. Rydges Australia Square
Rydges Australia Square4.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,797 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,797 reviews)
"Great motel, clean, nice modern rooms, very comfortable bed! Would happily stay again"
"Great motel, clean, nice modern rooms, very comfortable bed! Would happily stay again"Melissa
The price is NZ$358
NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
10. Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Great Southern Hotel Sydney3.5 star property
Haymarket
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,066 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(2,066 reviews)
"Good value hotel."
"Good value hotel."Ian
The price is NZ$229
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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Top Sydney Hotel Reviews
The Grace Hotel
The Grace HotelSydney Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Staff were absolutely amazing!! Lovely hotel room
Staff were absolutely amazing!! Lovely hotel room
Rebecca
Meriton Suites Mascot Central
Meriton Suites Mascot CentralMascot
10/10 Excellent
Great location for travel out of and into Australia.
Great location for travel out of and into Australia.
Dianne
A by Adina Sydney
A by Adina SydneySydney Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
I just wanna say a massive thank you to all the wonderful staff at A by Adina Sydney for making me feel so welcome everyone here is so friendly.
I had a great weekend away at this hotel thank you for making my 30th birthday so special and thank you for the free bottle of wine. It’s the first time I have stayed here at this hotel and I will definitely be staying here again it’s nice and luxury I loved everything about this hotel and the automatic blinds and lights are a great Feature. This...
I just wanna say a massive thank you to all the wonderful staff at A by Adina Sydney for making me feel so welcome everyone here is so friendly.
I had a great weekend away at this hotel thank you for making my 30th birthday so special and thank you for the free bottle of wine. It’s the first time I have stayed here at this hotel and I will definitely be staying here again it’s nice and luxury I loved everything about this hotel and the automatic blinds and lights are a great Feature. This...
Luke
YHA Sydney Harbour
YHA Sydney HarbourThe Rocks
10/10 Excellent
The place has a great location, lots to do in the area for sure! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and even the four bed dorm was brand new and very clean. No regrets!
The place has a great location, lots to do in the area for sure! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and even the four bed dorm was brand new and very clean. No regrets!
umcarr53
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, SydneySydney Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
The room was large, very spacious with lots of class. The bathroom was roomy with everything you need. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Thank you for a lovely stay
The room was large, very spacious with lots of class. The bathroom was roomy with everything you need. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Thank you for a lovely stay
Kim
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Amora Hotel Jamison SydneySydney Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Great hotel, lovely rooms and amenities. Brilliant location close to restaurants, cafes and circular quay. We would absolutely stay again.
Great hotel, lovely rooms and amenities. Brilliant location close to restaurants, cafes and circular quay. We would absolutely stay again.
Carly
Valentine On George
Valentine On GeorgeHaymarket
10/10 Excellent
The front reception staff were extremely helpful. Especially the gentleman who checked us in. He went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
The front reception staff were extremely helpful. Especially the gentleman who checked us in. He went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
Hayley
The Pod Sydney - Hostel
The Pod Sydney - HostelHaymarket
10/10 Excellent
So easy to travel in from the airport on the train to Central Station, and walk 5mins to The Pod. Then it's a stroll to lot of great food choices around Chinatown. Opposite World Square with lots of shops including a Coles supermarket, and Town Hall Station. 2 stops and you're at Circular Quay and walking around The Rocks and the Opera House. The hotel was super clean, quiet and with friendly helpful staff. I will stay here again and recommend to all my friends visiting Sydney.
So easy to travel in from the airport on the train to Central Station, and walk 5mins to The Pod. Then it's a stroll to lot of great food choices around Chinatown. Opposite World Square with lots of shops including a Coles supermarket, and Town Hall Station. 2 stops and you're at Circular Quay and walking around The Rocks and the Opera House. The hotel was super clean, quiet and with friendly helpful staff. I will stay here again and recommend to all my friends visiting Sydney.
Anonymous traveller
Stoke Beach House - Hostel
Stoke Beach House - HostelManly
10/10 Excellent
Breakfast really exceeded my expectations, lots of choice and great quality, definitely the best breakfast I've had in a hostel. Hostel is very modern and clean, with nice events: I especially loved the Friday $5 lasagna night. Booked a female only room and felt safe throughout my stay, really liked the design of the bunk beds with their curtains, lights and convenient charging points. Only improvement I would suggest right now is proper lockers rather than trays under the beds for personal...
Breakfast really exceeded my expectations, lots of choice and great quality, definitely the best breakfast I've had in a hostel. Hostel is very modern and clean, with nice events: I especially loved the Friday $5 lasagna night. Booked a female only room and felt safe throughout my stay, really liked the design of the bunk beds with their curtains, lights and convenient charging points. Only improvement I would suggest right now is proper lockers rather than trays under the beds for personal...
Evie
Manly Bunkhouse - Hostel
Manly Bunkhouse - HostelManly
10/10 Excellent
The host for this property made for a great stay! Upon check-in I was assisted with my luggage up the stairs, the cleaner is on super top of all the amenities, the communal lounge was warm and cozy during a particularly cold winter visit, and public transport is a 2 minute walk away. Would definitely stay again. :)
The host for this property made for a great stay! Upon check-in I was assisted with my luggage up the stairs, the cleaner is on super top of all the amenities, the communal lounge was warm and cozy during a particularly cold winter visit, and public transport is a 2 minute walk away. Would definitely stay again. :)
Olivia
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
Citadines Connect Sydney AirportMascot
10/10 Excellent
Always a good stay at Citadines with a cute bar overlooking the runway, great for plane spotters.
Always a good stay at Citadines with a cute bar overlooking the runway, great for plane spotters.
James and Cynthia
Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Great Southern Hotel SydneyHaymarket
10/10 Excellent
Will definitely stay again
Will definitely stay again
Louise
Hotel Coronation
Hotel CoronationSydney Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Coronation. Great Location & Reasonable Rates. Extremely Clean Room, Helpful & Friendly Staff. Our Room was surprisingly quiet considering it was busy outside at night. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Coronation. Great Location & Reasonable Rates. Extremely Clean Room, Helpful & Friendly Staff. Our Room was surprisingly quiet considering it was busy outside at night. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Dean
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference CentreMascot
10/10 Excellent
It was a super hot day when we walked from the airport and the lady at reception was wonderful. We asked to leave our bags as we were too early to check in but she checked us in straight away, organised the shuttle for the next morning and gave us directions to walk to transport
The room was enormous and very nice. The bed was very comfortable and bathroom clean. We went straight to the pool which was lovely on a hot day! Very happy with our overnight stay
It was a super hot day when we walked from the airport and the lady at reception was wonderful. We asked to leave our bags as we were too early to check in but she checked us in straight away, organised the shuttle for the next morning and gave us directions to walk to transport
The room was enormous and very nice. The bed was very comfortable and bathroom clean. We went straight to the pool which was lovely on a hot day! Very happy with our overnight stay
Nicola
Find out more about Sydney
Discover cheap things to do in Sydney (and vicinity)
For budget-conscious travellers seeking an unforgettable experience in the greater Sydney area, there are plenty of affordable gems to explore. Start your adventure at the iconic Bondi Beach, where you can soak up the sun, take a picturesque coastal walk to Coogee, or simply enjoy a picnic on the sand. For a bit of culture, head to The Rocks, an area steeped in history; wander its cobbled streets, visit the weekend markets, and enjoy free entry to several local galleries. Don’t miss the Royal Botanic Garden, where you can stroll through lush greenery and enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour, all at no cost. For a taste of local life, visit the vibrant suburb of Newtown, known for its quirky shops and diverse eateries, offering delicious meals on a budget. If you're looking for a great area to stay, consider exploring accommodation options in Parramatta. This area not only provides budget-friendly hotels but also easy access to attractions like the historic Old Government House and the scenic Parramatta Park. With its well-connected transport links to Sydney’s main attractions, staying in Parramatta allows for a convenient yet affordable base while you explore the city’s highlights.
Find the best cheap hotels in Sydney (and vicinity)
For budget-conscious travellers seeking a delightful stay in Sydney, these hotels offer excellent value without compromising on comfort or amenities. Each hotel provides key features to ensure a memorable visit at an affordable price.
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: YHA Sydney Harbour is an ideal choice for budget travellers looking to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of The Rocks. With an impressive traveler review rating of 9.2, this hostel features essential amenities such as complimentary WiFi and shared kitchen facilities, making it perfect for those wanting to save on food costs while exploring the city.
- Other amenities: Guests can take advantage of a rooftop terrace with stunning views, on-site yoga classes, and early check-in options. The hotel also offers shared refrigerators and microwaves for convenience, bike parking for cycling enthusiasts, and easy access to nearby shopping and historical sites, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Sydney.
- Neighborhood: The Rocks
- Nearby attractions: Pitt Street Mall - 1.3 km, Overseas Passenger Terminal - 0.9 km, King Street Wharf - 1.2 km
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel presents budget travellers with a unique stay in Millers Point, offering an excellent traveler review rating of 9.0. This charming hotel features complimentary WiFi and free nearby parking, making it both convenient and affordable for travelers looking to explore the historic district.
- Other amenities: Guests can enjoy a delightful on-site restaurant offering kids' meals, daily housekeeping, and a concierge service for local recommendations. The hotel showcases a historical historic design and features a snack bar, gift shop, and various books for leisurely reading, ensuring a memorable stay in Sydney.
- Neighborhood: Millers Point
- Nearby attractions: Pitt Street Mall - 1.5 km, Overseas Passenger Terminal - 0.9 km, King Street Wharf - 1.2 km
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: YHA Sydney Central is a fantastic budget-friendly option for travellers seeking a central location in Haymarket, holding an excellent traveler review rating of 8.6. With complimentary WiFi and access to an indoor pool, this hostel provides essential amenities for a comfortable stay at an affordable price.
- Other amenities: The hostel features a rooftop terrace for socialising and relaxing, alongside easy access to parking and local shopping. Guests can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the area, making it an excellent choice for those wanting to explore Sydney's attractions without breaking the bank.
- Neighborhood: Haymarket
- Nearby attractions: Hyde Park - 1 km, Capitol Theatre - 0.5 km, World Square Shopping Centre - 0.7 km
- Why it's great for a budget-friendly vacation: Maclin Lodge Motel is an excellent budget option located in Campbelltown, featuring a traveler review rating of 8.6. This motel offers complimentary WiFi and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and straightforward stay for budget-conscious travellers.
- Other amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, onsite parking, and convenient room service. The motel includes kitchen facilities with full-size refrigerators and microwaves for easy meal preparation. Additional features such as balconies, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping enhance the comfort of travelers during their stay.
- Neighborhood: Campbelltown
- Nearby attractions: Campbelltown Billabong Parklands - 2.1 km, Koshigaya Park - 1.7 km, Campbelltown Stadium - 1.8 km
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sydney like for travellers on a budget?
Sydney has cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a great holiday choice for budget-conscious travellers. In addition to its well-known attractions such as Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, this destination is home to The Domain and Hyde Park, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Sydney?
Based on reviews, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Other choices to stay on the cheap include Rydges World Square and ibis Styles Sydney Central.
How many cheap hotels should I expect to find in Sydney?
Choose a hotel that suits your wallet from Expedia's 93 budget hotels in Sydney.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Sydney?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Sydney, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Sydney is 867 mm.
What is there to see and do in Sydney?
Sydney attracts visitors with its renowned opera house and major shopping area, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the popular local attractions that are highest on your list, such as Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Check out the local culture at GPO Sydney and Theatre Royal, or visit other spots like Hyde Park Barracks Museum.
How can I get to Sydney and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Sydney is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is Sydney Airport (SYD), situated 5.3 mi (8.6 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI), which is 28 mi (45.1 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Martin Place Station, Wynyard Station and St. James Station. You can catch a ferry from the local port.