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Nomads Sydney - Hostel

1.0 star property
This lively Sydney hostel balances nightlife excitement with quiet corners, offering arcade games for night owls and a library for travelers seeking downtime

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Nomads Sydney Hostel, located in central Sydney, boasts an energetic vibe with its nightclub and game room. Enjoy meals at Scary Canary restaurant, find quiet in the library, or join the popular happy hour. Staff are consistently praised by guests for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is ฿2,087
฿2,295 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Dorm Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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8 Bed Dorm Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

8 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Mobile key entry
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

6 Bed Dorm Room (Ensuite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Facilities

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board

8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10 Bed Dorm Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board

10 Bed Dorm Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

10 Share Space (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 8 Beds Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 6 Beds Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 6 Beds Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Single Bed In 4 Beds Share Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

1 Person In 10-Bunk Bed Dormitory-Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

1 Person In 2-Bed Dormitory With Bathroom-Mixed

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In The Sanctuary-8 Bed Female Dorm Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Sydney, Nomads Sydney - Hostel is near a metro station. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pitt Street Mall and World Square Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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Map
477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Sydney Town Hall in sydney central business district
    Sydney Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park Sydney City; Shutterstock ID 421569712
    Hyde Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pitt Street Mall featuring street scenes and a city
    Pitt Street Mall
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station
    4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station
    13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Sweeney's
    1 min walk
  • ABODE Bistro.Bar
    3 min walk
  • Two 88 Bar and Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Chinatown Noodle Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Brew Bros Licenced Eatery
    2 min walk

About this property

Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Hostel near Hyde Park
Located close to World Square Shopping Centre and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Nomads Sydney - Hostel provides a nightclub, an arcade/games room and a library. The on-site restaurant, Scary Canary, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, bike hire and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 428 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
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฿2,067 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Scary Canary

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - midnight)
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Backpacker Base
Base Backpacker
Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Hostel Sydney
Base Backpacker Sydney
Base Sydney
Base Sydney Backpacker
Sydney Base
Base Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Base Sydney Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Sydney - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

As of 21 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Sydney - Hostel on 4 Feb 2026 start from ฿2,086.8, 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 at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nomads Sydney - Hostel located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Sydney Town Hall, World Square Shopping Centre and Hyde Park. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Pitt Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Town Hall Station is only a 4-minute walk and Museum Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Nomads Sydney - Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 458 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay! Amazing location, close to food, the train and downtown. I would highly recommend it to others :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and guests. Good facilities for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. 2 mins walk to light rail or train station. Dislike, i went back my room from lift, just like walking in a maze
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and helpful to our queries
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good experience staying here for the first time.Great Staff,Great location,Good room and good value for money.Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and efficient. There was an ability of every body to do their best for you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly quiet for a hostel. Perfect for a single traveller. Felt safe and the bed was very comfortable. Bring eye mask as city lights are bright through windows!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
good place in good location however weird building
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dung

Room with nice view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and location is amazing. Little noisy at night but earplugs were suppled. Would stay there again. Good option for budget accommodation in Sydney cbd
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff, clean, good people staying there, wonderful roommates and fun bar next door. Only small con was no plug on upper bunks (plenty within the room though).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and friendly, convenient location but if we could have at least a table in the room to put our essentials on would be great! Other than that, loved it! 😍 Thank you for our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly environment. I was in a 4 person room with en-suite facilities for two nights. In my early 50s but still felt connected to the youth who were good company and respectful. Loved the experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are very helpful and the rooms are clean and tidy . The shower facilities are good with hot water . This is my second stay and would recommend to stay in the female only dorms as I felt very safe travelling as a sole female traveler. The elevator are out which is my only negative but due to required maintenance that’s not the staff fault . They are very helpful in helping you with getting your luggage to your room . Would def stay again. great location and activities within the hostel are well rounded and accommodate all
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average hostel, convince location. Some dislike, the bed sheet was dirty. Please suggest to guests don't leave plates in the room, there were dirty plates for three days.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. Rooms ok. Toilets and showers were filthy and there was no hot water over the 3 days of my stay. What a shame
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Krishna Thanuj

Liked: Staff & service
Staff and checking was awesome. They even upgraded me to a good room. I would be happy to stay here next time too as it is very convenient to move around. Downside - Broken fixtures in bathrooms and loud doors. Elevator is being fixed which was not ideal for me to walk 3 stairs after running a gruel marathon ( 5 floors to kitchen) Rest else, great work team and loved my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, close to public transport and very central. Bedding and room was clean, but bathrooms and other public spaces not kept clean. In the kitchen there often weren’t tea towels to dry dishes or enough clean cutlery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

STYLIANOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very good for the price. The doors open with your phone which is cool but sometimes it doesnt work. The rooms are a bit outdated, they need renovation and the shared toilets are not very clean at times. They have common space where you can make new friends and socialise if you are travelling solo. The location cannot be better, it is very central. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Beixi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice spot and super nice staffs, the downfall is clubbing downstairs until dawn, which makes you feel like you are sleeping on the dance floor 😂 we had a room with crossing outside, and you can hear that beeping all night long. Good lock system, good facility, everything was clean. The bed was a bit cheap but for that price I don’t expect much more. Overall pretty nice, would suit young people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No windows/aircon in the top floor girls only rooms. 6 girls sharing one room with a really bad plug in fan. all sockets one end of the room rather than one for each individual bunk which was boiling hot. Overall areas were clean and kitchen is big. Good location if you want to be in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Josie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was covered in hair, the guy who checked us in gave us the wrong bathroom number. The bathroom smelt and had hair on the sink and the room was dusty. The staff being super friendly was the only good thing that made it better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was unfortunate enough to have a room on the druitt street side, the noise was horrible throughout the night from cars, trucks, people walking past, people talking on the sidewalk or at the bar. Feels like we were on the street/sidewalk below as the noise can be heard loudly from our room, just horrible and was not able to sleep at all. Maybe the hotel can do something to insulate the room from the noise coming from the outside. Customer service was excellent and room was clean enough. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is whack lol -> they make you download an app to use as a room key which is totally fine and limits having to use key cards but the app has the world's longest delay in actually opening the doors and is really finicky to use!! The room had some kind of mold in it as we both were pretty congested and had a hard time breathing during our stay. There was only one bathroom stall and one shower for our side of the floor (probably like 20 people??). In addition the mattress and sheets were stained and funkyyyy. The staff were super nice tho and it was fairly affordable, but I think unless I was broke as I would pay to stay in a hotel next time hehe!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025