Wake Up! Sydney Central | Hostel in Sydney

| 8.3 (2525 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: TV, Security/Safety, Entertainment, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 2525 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
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Entertainment staff
  • Themed dinners
  • Bar crawls
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Bingo
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Car rental
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

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
Chambers
Dec 13, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Staff were so helpful with a lot of questions from us. Amazing location and great facilities with lots to do.
Summary: Fab stay, would go again!
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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

Bathroom

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, 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

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

Living Area

Desk

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Accessibility

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

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

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

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, 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

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, 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

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, 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

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, 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

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, 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
Double Room with Private Bathroom

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

Living Area

Desk

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

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
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

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

Living Area

Desk

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
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