Base Sydney is in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It is 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Darling Harbour and several cafes, bars and nightlife options. ICC Sydney (International Convention Centre Sydney) is 10 minutes' walk away. Trains and buses to Bondi Beach, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and ANZ Football Stadium stop just across the street at Town Hall Station. The historic Rocks precinct, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are a 15-minute bus ride away. The Scary Canary is Base Sydney’s local watering hole where backpackers and locals meet. It serves a good quality lunch menu and by night, the bar offers drink specials, DJs and events such as a silent disco, beer pong, bingo and a pool competition. There are trivia nights and pub crawls as well. If booking an airport shuttle service externally, guests can provide the property with their receipt and they will receive a $15 refund. A partial airport shuttle refund will be given to guests staying for 3 nights or more.

Westend Backpackers offers affordable accommodation just 5 minutes' walk from Sydney Central Station in Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It features a well-equipped communal kitchen, a TV lounge and a communal area. Free WiFi is available in public areas. All rooms at the Westend Backpackers are air conditioned. Guests can choose between shared dormitory rooms and private rooms with en suite bathrooms. Guests can make use of the luggage room for up to 24-hours on check in and check out. Other facilities include a guest laundry, X-box, a 24-hour reception and daily activities and tours. A free airport shuttle is available to guests staying more than 3 nights. The cost is otherwise $14 per person each way. Westend Backpackers is located less than 5 minutes’ walk from Chinatown and Paddy’s Markets. The famous Hyde Park and Oxford Street are a 15-minute walk away.

Featuring a rooftop garden with barbecue facilities and sun terrace, Big Hostel offers affordable accommodation in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 5-minute walk from Central Station and a 10-minute walk from Darling Harbour. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi. Guests at The Big Hostel Sydney can choose between dormitory accommodation or private rooms with en suite bathroom and TV. Each spacious room includes air conditioning and double glazed windows. Free luggage storage is available. Facilities include a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, and a comfortable lounge and dining area with large TV. The travel desk can arrange airfares, bus passes and tickets to many Sydney attractions. A 25-hour reception is available. Located in the heart of Sydney city centre on the edge of Chinatown, Big Hostel is 15 minutes by tram from Sydney Fish Markets. Central Station offers easy access to all the city’s attractions.

In a convenient location in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), this backpacker hostel has free WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, plus air-conditioned rooms with secure lockers. Central Station is a 3-minute walk away. 790 on George Backpackers is a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbour and it is a 30-minute walk to Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guests can chose between private and dormitory accommodation. All rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. All bed linen is provided and the lockers feature individual electric power points. Internet access is available throughout 790 on George Backpackers Hostel. You can relax in the large basement area with a TV and vending machines.

Conveniently located across the road from Central Station, this hostel is situated in the heritage-listed Daking House. Opened in 1998, it has great facilities, including a heated pool, sauna and the cheerful Cafe Nine underneath, which serves a sumptuous breakfast. Dormitories and doubles are available, as well as disabled accommodation with wheel-in, en suite facilities. All in all, it is clean, comfortable accommodation with excellent facilities at great prices.

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central boasts a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities. It is set in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, surrounded by nightlife precincts and travel shops. Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 5-minute walk from Chinatown and a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbour. It is 20 minutes' by public transport from Circular Quay, where you can walk to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV. Guests enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Some of the fun free activities include city walks, trivia and pizza nights. Onsite Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere, with live DJs and bands. You can enjoy a meal at the onsite Roy's Cafe & Bistro or use the shared kitchen. Also on offer are laundry facilities on each floor and a guest lounge area that plays movies each night.

Conveniently located next to Sydney's Central Station, Railway Square YHA boasts accommodation set within railway carriages. It offers excellent public transport links and features free WiFi hotspots, BBQ facilities and a café. The hostel offers a range of activities and staff are happy to share their local knowledge. Socialise with guests in the shared dining and lounge areas. Free pancakes are available every Wednesday morning, on Tuesday nights there are $6 Fajita and on Thursday nights the property offers $6 burgers. For your entertainment, every night from Monday-Saturday, the property will take you to 1 of Sydney's clubs. Continental breakfast, hot drinks and snacks are served at The Parcel Shed Café. Guests can also prepare their own meals at the large fully equipped communal kitchen. Situated within a heritage-listed part of the station, each dormitory train carriage includes secure luggage storage and bed linen. Railway Square YHA is within 5 minutes' walk of several restaurants, pubs and shops. It is within 15 minutes' walk of Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Sydney Airport is 10 km away.

Asylum Sydney Backpackers Hostel offers a BBQ area, breakfast and a shared TV room with both Netflix and sport channels. Free WiFi in all rooms is included. The hostel is just a 1-minute walk from Kings Cross train station and 10 minutes' walk from stunning views of Sydney harbour and skyline. The front desk can help with tour information. Selected dormitory rooms have en suite bathrooms and city skyline views while others have access to shared bathroom facilities.

The award-winning Sydney Harbour YHA boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. Within 10 minutes' walk of Wynyard Station, it features private and dormitory rooms, a TV lounge, billiards and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Sydney Harbour YHA is located in the heart of the historic Rocks district, surrounded by heritage buildings, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. It is 650 metres from the Museum of Contemporary Art and less than 20 minutes' walk from the iconic Bridge Climb, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The tour desk can arrange social activities such as BBQs, guided walks and pub tours. Every Monday morning there is a free archaeology tour and every Monday night there is a $2 sausage sizzle. Friday nights are $7 burger night, free pancakes are provided on Wednesday mornings and there are free guided beach walks on Thursday mornings. Hostel facilities include a 24/7 reception desk, free WiFi in the spacious lounge area and a guest laundry. Each of the air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom and bed linen is provided. Double rooms include tea/coffee and towels. Shared rooms offer a private locker with a powerpoint. This is a sustainable property with solar-powered hot water, rainwater tanks and a unique open-plan design that invites natural light and airflow.

The Jolly Swagman Backpackers is located in the centre of Kings Cross, a few minutes' walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House. Free airport pick-up is provided. The 24-hour reception allows you to come and go as you please. Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and barbecue facilities are available to all guests. Bed linens are included and towels are available. This Sydney hostel offers private, mixed, and female dorm rooms with shared bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities. All the rooms have a fridge. The Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel features large common areas including a TV room and an outdoor terrace. Every day there is a welcome meeting for new guests with social activities.

Located opposite Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, Noahs Bondi Beach is a lively hostel featuring a 24/7 reception desk, secure card access and a rooftop BBQ area offering lovely beach views. Guests also enjoy a communal kitchen and lounge area. This hostel offers a social atmosphere and the staff are happy to provide information on tours, activities and the local area. Noah's is just metres from bus stops offering a 15 minutes' ride to central Sydney. The popular Westfield Bondi Junction Shopping Centre is a 5-minute bus ride away. Accommodation options include dormitories with secure metal lockers or private rooms offering beach views. All rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Blankets are available for guest use, however a deposit is required. Towels are available for an additional charge.

Located in the southern beach suburb Cronulla, the Cronulla Beach YHA is a youth hostel that offers shared accommodation as well as double en-suite rooms for private stay. The four and six bed dorm rooms are secured and equipped with comfortable bedding and wardrobes. Its location close to the beach gives you an opportunity to explore and participate in lot of beach-side activities. Located close to the Cronulla railway station, you are just a short train ride away from the city center. Call or visit their website for reservations.