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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers authentic city living with its central location. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, explore World Square Shopping Centre nearby, or get advice from the knowledgeable staff, who consistently impress with their helpful recommendations.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 8-bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dorm

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dorm

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Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dorm

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Bed In 6 Beds Female Dorm

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Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dorm

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Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dorm

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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

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About the area

Map
509 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Southern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Side Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao Man Kai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Bowl of Noodles - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Hostel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Roy's Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 451 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roy's Cafe
  • Side Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (820 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Wake Up Sydney Hostel Haymarket
Wake Up Sydney Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel on 2 Dec 2025 start from NZ$217.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Technology Sydney, Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park are also within 15 minutes. Central Light Rail Station and Capitol Square Light Rail Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 398 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for train travel and they have fantastic showers. Only down side is you maybe able to hear the noise from the nightclub below, depending on the floor you are on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, spotless good vibe and the café is a bonus such good food thanks to the chefe David:) i booked more nights i highly recommended And the bar downstairs is so convenient to go straight to bed afterwards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hedir Johari

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and check out, staff are amazing and friendly, price are good for our budget and easy access to all public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unbeatable—right next to Central Station. Both the beds and the shared bathrooms are very clean, and the hostel even offers a free walking city tour. The kitchen is spacious, well-managed, and perfect for cooking your own meals. I would definitely choose to stay here again the next time I visit Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay here. Clean, perfect location, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a very convenient spot within the Sydney CBD. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Vibes within the place were immaculate. The shared toilets were mostly clean. The laundry was also very easy and convenient to access. Great stay overall. Would consider booking again if I ever came back to Sydney.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is really good, the staff was very helpful and friendly. Very recommendable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Perfect location - a stones throw from central station and the light rail. Everywhere felt very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Loved how close it was to Central Station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to trains and light rail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hostel for the price. You have good availability with showers/bathrooms, good amount of cooking stations and fridges/drawers to store food in and feels much more organized than other places in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, easy transport to and from airport, walking distance from main harbour, Sydney opera house and harbour bridge. Seemed quiet at night time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Good for a sleepover from Canberra before continuing our journey north to Newcastle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel option. They have laundry, a good location to station, and offer tours and things. The staff is friendly and helpful. You will have a little noise, if that bothers you, they offer ear plugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptionally located. Staff were great. Good value for money. Some features need repair/ to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

jerris

Not really the best option

Very disappointed in the room basic for what I paidA long way to the shared bathroom. Better to get a shared room which is a much better price. Someone told me there are much more affordable rooms about 2 min walk (well that info was a bit late for this trip). Nothing open for coffee till 8 I was told. So left for the central station without having a hot drink.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay value for money

As I was in town to review a show, we booked an overnight stay. We knew the accomodation offered was budget, and booked a private room with shared bathroom facilities. Our request for 'accomodation as high as possible' was met and we were accomodated on the 6th floor. Though basic the room was clean, comfortable, as were the bathroom facilities. As the property is situated very close to public transport, it suited our needs perfectly, offered excellent value, and we would have no hesitation in staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The hostel is great, lots of people from all over and a very friendly atmosphere. I was able to check in early and considering I had just arrived from London it was super helpful. The beds were clean although when I was on the 7th floor it got very hot at night. The events the hostel runs were fun and were great value for money. However the Side Bar adjacent to the hostel have horrible door men, If you are a black or middle eastern man good luck being allowed in. I was with my group of friends twice in a row "sorry mate not tonight" where as the rest of the group allowed in, considering the second time I didn't even have a drink before due to being weary about the bouncers. When I told him I sober as he claimed I walked past him, so did the rest of the group?
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro : Central Con : Room is too tiny. Not soundproof kept hearing doors slammed from neighbouring rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I wouldn't want to Wake Up anywhere else

I had an excellent stay from beginning to end. Upon check-in, I was greeted with a smile and friendly conversation, and had the activities, facilities and key card explained to me. When I checked out, I received a friendly farewell and was asked if I needed my bags to be stored. I was pleasantly surprised with the condition of my private double room, complete with desk and television. However, the windows were unable to be opened to allow air circulation, and I could not locate an air conditioner. It was lucky therefore that I was staying during the colder months, so this didn't bother me, but I hate to think how stuffy and hot the room would become during Summer. Furthermore, the foam mattress was uncomfortable, the walls paper thin, and loud noises from the street could be easily heard, and sometimes made it difficult to get to sleep. This is to be expected though from a hostel, and I was happy to overlook this. I am looking forward to choosing Wake Up Sydney when I next travel, because there is no other place where I'd rather Wake Up. Thank you for such a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Thatchanok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Central, clean, fit for purpose. No privacy curtain.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025