Nomads Sydney - Hostel

1.0 star property

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Nightclub
Front of property
Lobby
Games room
Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Sydney Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

4 Bed Dorm Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

8 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

6 Bed Dorm Room (Ensuite)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Facilities

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

10 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

10 Share Space (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 8 Beds Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 6 Beds Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 6 Beds Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 4 Beds Share Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

1 Person In 10-Bunk Bed Dormitory-Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

1 Person In 2-Bed Dormitory With Bathroom-Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In The Sanctuary-8 Bed Female Dorm Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Hostel with a nightclub, 5-minute walk to World Square Shopping Centre
A restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area.
Nomads Sydney - Hostel offers 428 accommodations with a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Nomads Sydney - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from World Square Shopping Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and limo or town car service
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Sydney Town Hall and 5 minutes on foot from World Square Shopping Centre
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Nomads Sydney - Hostel.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

Scary Canary – This bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Scary Canary

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - midnight
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.

Property is also known as

Backpacker Base
Base Backpacker
Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Hostel Sydney
Base Backpacker Sydney
Base Sydney
Base Sydney Backpacker
Sydney Base
Base Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Base Sydney Hostel

Nomads Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 454 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay! Amazing location, close to food, the train and downtown. I would highly recommend it to others :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Unusually onerous check-in procedure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shiela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chih-Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Pyrmont

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

LESLEY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very difficult to get to with luggage. Had to take an elevator to the 2nd floor and then moved through other buildings and down15 stairs to get to room. Not convenient to get in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose it for its price and location. Couldn’t have been better for that. Maintenance and cleaning issues that are easy to fix such as handle off shower and remote not working, shower needs a scrub not just a wipe. Do that and couldn’t fault it. My room was located next to traffic lights so Billy Eileish
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neechal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Quanhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location, too noisy

Too noisy from the cars outside
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neechal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neechal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
"Unprofessional and Inconsistent Policy Enforcement – A Disappointing Experience" I am extremely disappointed with how this hostel enforces its policies, especially regarding alcohol. During my three-week stay, I saw multiple guests, including staff, drinking openly in the common areas with no intervention. This created confusion about the actual rules. However, when I had six cans of beer delivered, the receptionist suddenly informed me they would be confiscated due to an alleged alcohol ban. He told me I could pick them up later, but only if I consumed them outside. This rule was applied selectively and unfairly. When I questioned the decision, I was given unprofessional responses. The receptionist claimed not to have seen others drinking, even though he had been present when I observed it. Another staff member gave the same vague response, further highlighting the inconsistency in enforcing the rules. This experience showed a lack of professionalism, transparency, and fairness. If rules are to be enforced, they should be applied consistently to all guests. I respect the hostel’s policies, but the way this situation was handled left me frustrated and disappointed. I hope the management improves communication and consistency in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and guests. Good facilities for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jingle, Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
noise was crazy i couldn't sleep the whole time i was there. yes super loud!! from 9 or 10 til 3am
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and efficient. There was an ability of every body to do their best for you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025