Sydney Accommodation

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  Australian Backpackers

  Australian Backpackers was established over 20 years ago! Over this time, we have provided budget accommodation for thousands of travellers looking for;Convenient location - 500m walk to Sydney CBD and Entertainment districts Great value for money - best priced accommodation in Sydney
  
  
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  Funk House Backpackers Kings Cross

  Located in the heart and soul of Sydney, we are walking distance to all Sydney's Magic. A social and fun hostel with super freindly staff!
  
  
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  Glebe Point YHA

  An eclectic slice of the bohemian, art-loving, coffee-consuming, book-devouring centre of Sydney - this is Glebe YHA!
  
  
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  Manly Bungalow

  A unique and elegantly converted, tropical Bungalow positioned in the heart of Manly, and only a few block from the gorgeous beaches of Manly.
  
  
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  Maze Backpackers Hostel Sydney

  Maze Backpackers Hostel is a cool, charming, cheap & cheerful place to stay, and is the most centrally located backpacker's hostel available in Sydney! We are the coolest place in the city to crash. Stay with us for 5 or more nights and you get 10 FREE DRINKS ON ARRIVAL!!
  
  
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  Nomads Westend Backpackers

  Funky Central Sydney Accommodation Great Vibe, Friendly Staff, Clean & Secure, Central Location & Beds For Everyone.
  
  
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  Original Backpackers

  Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Rough Guide.  The Original Backpackers Hostel is Clean, Cool, Comfortable and well maintained.  We are located in a quiet tree lined boulevard a short stroll from the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Darling Harbour.
  
  
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  Surfside Backpackers Bondi Beach

  Surfside at Bondi Beach is Bondi's original & best backpackers. Lonely Planet said "with a relaxed & easy going vibe this is probably the best backpacking option in bondi
  
  
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  Surfside Backpackers Coogee Beach

  Surfside Backpackers bar & restaurant is on the beach at popular Coogee Beach with awesome ocean views, a great place to stay for relaxing, exploring Sydney and/or partying!!
  
  
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  Travellers Rest

  Looking for a relaxed, quiet place to stay in the heart of Sydney close to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, nightlife and famous beaches? Travelers Rest is the perfect hostel for those wanting to see the sites but also get a good nights sleep!
  
  
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  World Square Hostel

  New hostel located in the heart of the CBD and in Sydney's central "backpacking hub". We are only a 15 minute train ride from the Airport, minutes walk from Sydney Opera House, Hyde Park, Town Hall, Central Station, Queen Victoria Buildings, Circular Quay, Darling Harbor and the list goes on.... Then come to the bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and funky cafe's... We have our own bar with amazing $3 drink specials all night every night. Lots to do and lots of travelers having a good ol’ time!
  
  

Sydney Inner City, Kings Cross, Bondi Beach, Coogee Bay and Northern Beaches

"If your objective is to do things as cheaply as possible, you will already have decided that you need to stay in a backpackers hostel. The average price for a budget or backpacker hostel is around $22 per night per person. The cheapest price on offer usually means bunking down with others in a dorm style room (usually 4-6 others)." Jims Guide to Australia 2003.

The best thing about the backpacker hostel is the opportunity to meet and mix with other like minded travellers, many of which will be able to impart knowledge from an experience that could end up saving you both time and money. Keep an open mind and these tips will become invaluable as you roam australia.

Do a little reading on Sydney before you arrive. It's a big city with loads of accommodation options. If you love the surf and beaches than consider the north shore of Sydney. Places like Manly are big backpacking areas with lots of hostel right on the beach and has a pretty active pub, cafe and nightlife scene.

Sydney has a great deal to offer, not only in terms of history, but also in natural beauty. Sydney is a beautiful rustic estuary and one does not have to go far to experience the attraction of the location. First thing to do is to purchase one of the following passes and start with a ferry ride and you will immediately begin to appreciate Sydney.

BusTripper
This is a one-day ticket for use on all Sydney Buses, except special services. It costs $10.

Day Tripper
This is a one-day ticket for use on all Sydney Buses, except special services, all ferries except the Manly Jetcat before 19:00, and suburban rail services in the area covered by the Purple Travel Pass. The ticket costs $14 and is the best value day pass.

City Hopper
This is a one-day ticket for trains and Sydney Buses within a small central city area, the limits of which are the stations of Redfern, North Sydney and King’s Cross. There are two types of ticket: peak and off-peak. The peak ticket costs $6.40, while the off-peak ticket (after 9:00) costs $4.60. It is also possible to purchase the ticket from railway stations outside the area and include return travel to the city. Rates vary according to the length of the journey involved. You cannot break your journey outside the CityHopper area.

Information courtesy of Jims Guide to Australia 2003.