The Pod Sydney - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Sydney, steps from Capitol Theatre

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Bed in Female Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Pax Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Haymarket, The Pod Sydney - Hostel is adjacent to Capitol Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Hyde Park. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chat Thai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khao Neow Thai Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango CoCo Thai Dessert Cafe Sydney - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr B's Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pod Sydney - Hostel

Hostel in Sydney, steps from Capitol Theatre
The Pod Sydney - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, access to locker space, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers and free toiletries are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared; limited housekeeping is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Pod Sydney Hostel
Pod Sydney
The Pod Sydney
The Pod Sydney Hostel
The Pod Sydney - Hostel Haymarket
The Pod Sydney - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

The Pod Sydney - Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Haymarket, just steps from Capitol Theatre, and within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. You'll also find Sydney Tower Eye and Martin Place less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does The Pod Sydney - Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, The Pod Sydney - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does The Pod Sydney - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Pod Sydney - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Pod Sydney - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Pod Sydney - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Pod Sydney - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Pod Sydney - Hostel is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 9.5 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Pod Sydney - Hostel.

The Pod Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 379 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In this backpacker hotel, I stayed for 5 days. It is very close to the city, and just opposite Coles shopping to buy some food for my dinner and breakfast at the backpacker hotel. Put it in the fridge with name label stickers. All very safe and very friendly staff. A very nice manager who looks after tourists stay. I give it a 5-star rating. In bed in your room with the wall light on and turn off the ceiling light in each room at 9.30pm. I enjoyed it and will come back again in future from Brisbane QLD Happy New Year to tourists. Take care on the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarawut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

There are very convenient to stay in the centre of Sydney close by everything you need restaurants and shopping etc. The room was great than I thought and the toilets were clean. I will be back again next visit in Sydney :)
The pod room
In room
Kitchen and living room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel I’ve stayed at

Hands down the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The bed (bunk in shared dormitory) was quite big, comfortable, had an individual light, charging ports and a curtain for privacy. The rooms, the washroom and the kitchen were cleaned every day and the noise was kept to a minimum always. Very happy with my stay and will be back if in Sydney again. It was also well situated. Easy to get to from the airport via train, to the beaches via bus and a walkable distance to the Opera House.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for my 15 hours of transit. I didn’t expect that much but the stay was far better than I expected. The rooms and facility were clean and neat, staff are welcoming and creating warm ambiance. I definitely visit the city and the place again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and orderly place to stay in central Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service - very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olli Antero

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smooth check in and check out, the staff there is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable, clean, and safe! I'm on the plus size so I was worried about the sturdiness of the bunk beds, but that wasn't a problem at all! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s near the city’s most popular attraction.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zenun, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pods are functional but no sound insulation whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Does the job

PROS: privacy, good size bunks, rooms not crowded, great location, price fair, amenities, close to public transport CONS: room door is the loudest I’ve ever encountered, bathroom very dirty and smells due to no ventilation, check in process extremely slow
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunhwa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MING SHAN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JINJU

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

YUJIN

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

DAHYE

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dohan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023