Wake Up! Sydney Central | Hostel in Sydney

| 8.3 (2426 Reviews) |   396 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  15 Guests
Haymarket Hostel | Wake Up! Sydney Central

396 Bedroom Hostel in Haymarket, Sydney

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central features 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 Harbor. It is 20 minutes' by public transport from Circular Quay, where you can walk to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor 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. Also on offer are laundry facilities on each floor.

Wake Up! Sydney Central is located in Sydney.

This 396 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 2426 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Sydney and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 396 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Sydney. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee house on site
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Bar crawls
  • Bingo
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
  • Entertainment staff
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Adults only
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Laundry
  • Car rental
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that children 17 years and under cannot be accommodated at wake up! sydney central, please note that as side bar is located beneath rooms, you can expect some noise during the night with the bar closing at 03:00, please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card. credit card used at the time of reservation must be presented upon checkin. for last minute, multiple person reservations (in periods of high demand) it may not be possible to put all occupants in the same room. we shall certainly do our best though!, christmas and new year bookings, the full remaining cost of any booking for stays between the 20th of december and the 7th of january (inclusive) must be paid at the time of booking. payment will be processed using the credit card that you nominated at the time of your booking, and will be nonrefundable. if the credit card you nominated is not chargeable, you will be contacted by management, and should no chargeable credit card be provided, your booking will be canceled.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.05
Location:
9.44
Staff:
8.97
Facilities:
8.32
Comfort:
8.27
Cleanliness:
8.25
Vanessa
Feb 19, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Italy
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Shower, Body soap, Shampoo, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Shared bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Carpeted, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
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