Hostel with a nightclub, steps from Capitol Theatre
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel offers 15 accommodations with rice cookers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
During your stay at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Free WiFi
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Steps from Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sydney Central Inn - Hostel.
This Sydney hostel is smoke free.
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean, Thai
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
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Nightclub
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
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.
2 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
High-pile carpet in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
More
1 building
3 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
Rice cooker
Toaster
More
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Pod Sydney Reception on Level 6, Level 6/396 Pitt Street]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
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.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to The Pod Sydney Reception on Level 6, Level 6/396 Pitt Street Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property is also known as
Sydney Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn
Sydney Central
Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn Hostel
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Haymarket
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Sydney Central Inn - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Too noisy be far. The beds shook constantly at any slight movement so it was like trying to sleep in a loud earthquake. Made sleep almost impossible.
The location is good as it’s around Chinatown and the central business district in Sydney, however for a backpacker looking for mates this isn’t worth a stopover at all. Better places around the rocks area in sydney
Max
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sergey
8 Aug 2024
Sergey
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Lyndsay
Travelled with family
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No mention of the lack of lifts in the property, nor of the shared bathroom. I am a single parent travelling Australia with two kids and we arrived with 3 large cases and 3 small only to be told there was no lift and we were on the 3rd floor. The room was basic but clean, but there was no bathroom and my kids didn't feel safe going to the toilet in the night. Very loud music from the pub below all night and the windows were so poor that we could hear street traffic and the crossing beeping outside. Then the fire alarm went off at 2am so we had to evacuate. No staff presence to explain what was going on or to let us know it was safe to go back into the building. The next morning I had to carry 6 cases down all the stairs which was not fun! Not the best experience sadly and I felt misled by the Hotels.com listing which did not specify that there was no lift and a shared bathroom.
the place is clean and renovated just the room is too hot no air conditioning or fan
brett
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Peter, Canberra
Business traveller, Travelled with group
17 Mar 2020
Convenient location close to Central Station, China Town, World Square, light rail. Loads of things within easy walking distance.
Easy check in, friendly staff and very affordable.
Basic facilities but for the price it's great
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
13 Mar 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely old building in between skyscrapers, under renovation so dusty but not yucky.
Steps sucked with big cases, noisy street but very convenient to central train station, parks etc nearby. For price not too bad, pub below does good food too.
Nice and clean property but there is a lack of fridge space and very small nonfunctional kitchen.
Friendly staff though and the rooms are in good order.
Could be a little loud at night since window opened up onto busy street with lots of pubs/bars. Was very well set out though and easy to move around
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Feb 2020
I been staying in this hostel serevel time there is no early check in the room only ready after 2 pm and there is no kitchen where you can cook your own how ever this hostel is clean and the staff very friendly always willing to help if you need help.
I will stay again next time
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
ThomasQ, Long Beach, California
28 Jan 2020
Liked: Staff & service
I love the location of this hostel. The one thing I would like to have is a bigger common area with a kitchen so guest can socialize on their down time.
It was in very poor condition. Hot, stuffy and smelly with no air con. The carpets were gross and sticky, shared bathroom not prepared to go barefoot in, room walls damaged and dirty. Mattresses were concave and beds off putting. Dingy and gross. I packed up my kids and left immediately and went to a beautiful hotel, only $40 more than this dive.
The manager would not refund my money at the time, and Wotif could/would not give me a refund either. No, no, no!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
27 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Rathernotsay, Sydney
13 Oct 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were great and I had no problems but the windows and carpet were quite dirty I thought. Otherwise, the beds were clean and comfortable and the showers and toilet were fine.
Very clean and friendly staff. Very good place clean and quiet.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great Hostel, a bit dated but clean. Right in the centre of Sydney, walking distance to everywhere, pubs, clubs, shopping ....brill
Spitting distance to the Train station and 20 mins to the Airport.
Friendly Staff .... NO LIFT but who cares. The only bad point is the guests have to keep the kitchen clean, some do some don't ...to all those who did not Shame on you..Deffo book again, not good for familys but good for backpackers and solo travelers a cheap night stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
6/10 Okay
SN, Urunga
Travelled with family and small children
4 Sept 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very musty, needed a big airing out. Otherwise it was fine, very nice staff and service
Very Central to transport, restaurants etc however, very noisy at night.... noise stops about 6am! People smoking in the bathrooms and we were opposite.... stunk!
Directly above a pub so loud music, people ,trams, buses ,sirens.... it's all happening! Cheap, clean and secure.