Travelers can unwind on the rooftop terrace with harbor views before exploring Sydney's iconic landmarks with insider tips from the knowledgeable staff.
Just a short walk from Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge, YHA Sydney Harbour offers a rooftop terrace with spectacular views. Guests can grab coffee at the on-site cafe before exploring, with multilingual staff providing local guidance and convenient luggage storage.
Located in The Rocks, a neighborhood in Sydney, YHA Sydney Harbour is near a metro station. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place. Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo are not to be missed. Visit our Sydney travel guide
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are located near YHA Sydney Harbour, which provides a grocery/convenience store, 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), express check-out, and express check-in
A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Coworking spaces, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 106 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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 center
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.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 building
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2009
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
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
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Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 29 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Sydney Harbour on 4 May 2026 start from AED 477, excluding 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?
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: anytime.
What time is check-out at YHA Sydney Harbour?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
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 Martin Place Station is 16 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
YHA Sydney Harbour Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Amazing location with amazing rooftop bar and clean nice rooms. Also has kitchen you can make meals. Exceeded my expectations by far as was worried it was technically a hostel but we booked a room with a bathroom and was great
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.
Staff were excellent
Friendly
Suggest mini bar fridge for private rooms
Clean
Large room and excellent views
Jen
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather
29 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely clean rooms which were serviced daily, great access to city and transport, happy to cruise sailing port, access to cafe and restaurant. Very helpful staff.
great location, clean room, staff are are friendly and cheerful. A pleasant stay.
Guo Dong
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
13 January 2026
Nice location if you like The Rocks. The building has some c
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Michelle
7 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay here in December. The room was clean, as well as the entire facility. The continental breakfast was a great way to start the day. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed meals there, especially the wonderful Christmas Eve dinner they offered, it was such a fun evening. The location was great, and the rooftop area was such a bonus to have, it has a great view! We would highly recommend staying here.
Wonderful place to stay in Sydney! We had a queen room, smaller than most hotel rooms but equipped with all that we needed, bed, bathroom, place to put clothes. Downstairs is a communal area with access to kitchens if you want to prep your own food, but they also have coffee bar and serve food.
The roof top area is amazing with great views of Sydney Harbor and the Opera House, there is also a bar up there that serves till about 8:30pm?
It a walk uphill to the top of the rocks, but you are located right next to the bridge and YHA is raised and built over an archeological site.
Would not hesitate to stay again. Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful.
Mandy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian
29 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very courteous and helpful. For the price and location of the hotel, this is a super value. The location is in the heart of the Rocks and walking distance to Sydney Harbor as well as to Circular Quay transit central. The room was clean and the rooftop view was unbeatable. The hotel provides kitchen and food sharing options. We love the idea! Will definitely recommend this hotel for any family traveling on a budget.
Really loved our stay here. We're planning to stay here again when in Sydney. Rooms are very clean with a great view! Loved the rooftop and morning sun. The only thing to note is that if you are staying on the 3rd floor, some rooms are on the end where you'll need to take a few steps down and is a bit challenging when you have heavy luggage.