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YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Overseas Passenger Terminal

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Fridge, microwave
King Plus One with Ensuite
Daily continental breakfast (AUD 12 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

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Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Plus One with Ensuite

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Plus 2 with Ensuite

King Plus 2 with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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King Plus One with Ensuite

King Plus One with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus 2 With Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Opera Harbour View With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Opera Harbour View with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Male Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Entire 4 Share With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Queen Room With Ensuite

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  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Circular Quay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 10 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sake the Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Endeavour Tap Rooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

Hostel near Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are located near YHA Sydney Harbour, which provides a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 106 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop Bar
  • Trails Cafe

Things to do

  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Is YHA Sydney Harbour pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Sydney Harbour?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Harbour on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$203.64, 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.

How much is parking at YHA Sydney Harbour?

YHA Sydney Harbour doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Sydney Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is YHA Sydney Harbour located?

Located in The Rocks, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Rocks Markets and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is 8 minutes by foot and Sydney Circular Quay Station is 9 minutes.

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YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 817 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 817 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 817 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 817 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 817 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A great place to stay in the Rocks. Close to transport, quiet and chilled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

What a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Fantastic location and clean and tidy accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing location, clean and comfortable room, lovely rooftop areas with beautiful views over Sydney Harbour… I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Close to harbour, clean rooms & friends staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, staff, and facilities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place, not far away for the ferry , train station and lots of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was amazing and the location couldn't be better. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

love the place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place! Lots of activities offered, friendly staff, convenient location and great breakfast! Love that there is a kitchen that guests can use to cook their own meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Everything!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great view and met lovely people
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice hotel for backpackers ! Loved the kitchen facilities and rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, price and staff. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Fantastic location- perfect for families!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We were very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Can’t beat the location price. Rooftop bar was great, had early luggage storage and had a quick shower before checkin. Definitely can get loud warm in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent place - clean and exceptional service. Great views. Located in central area with lots to do!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Overall clean and recommended for a very short stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024