YHA Sydney Harbour

2.0 star property

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A view of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding buildings through a window.
A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a counter with a cash register, and a person preparing drinks.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a building with a modern design.
A spacious, modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rocks Markets
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Plus One with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Entire 4-Bed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Opera Harbour View Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Opera Harbour View Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Plus Single With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Plus 2 With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Plus One with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Plus 2 with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

YHA Sydney Harbour

This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and a conference centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
YHA Sydney Harbour offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of YHA Sydney Harbour's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Circular Quay. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the café or drinks at the rooftop bar
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, a conference centre and convenience store
  • On-site recreation includes Pilates classes and yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Circular Quay and 10 minutes on foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Sydney Harbour.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooftop Bar – This rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Trails Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 942 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and good value. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accomodation, faculties and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, convenient position, clean rooms and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and ‎Location are fantastic. Dylan was exceptional and took very good care of us. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only continental breakfast, but the rooftop bar has a great view of the Sydney Opera House
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in and close walking distance to everything. Views from the bar were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Alejandro was wonderful at the reception desk, location was super close to Circular Quay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The location, the rooms, the breakfast, but especially the wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Sydney Harbour YHA. It's a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff great and location out of this world
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. Loved our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop was a vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guo Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean room, staff are are friendly and cheerful. A pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025