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Nomads Sydney - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to World Square Shopping Centre

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Map
477 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Sydney Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10 Bed Dorm Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

10 Bed Dorm Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Dorm Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

The Sanctuary - 8 Bed Female Dorm Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

6 Bed Dorm Room (Ensuite)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Dorm Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

8 Bed Dorm Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Facilities

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Sydney Central Business District, Nomads Sydney - Hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sydney Town Hall and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like World Square Shopping Centre. This 428-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a nightclub.
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oh! Matcha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scary Canary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew Bros Licenced Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barkers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nomads Sydney - Hostel

Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to World Square Shopping Centre
Guests of Nomads Sydney - Hostel enjoy a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 center

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

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

Nomads Sydney - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Sydney - Hostel on Jun 21, 2025 start from $79.79, 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.

What can I see near Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Sydney Central Business District, just steps from Sydney Town Hall, and within a 10-minute walk of World Square Shopping Centre and Hyde Park. You'll also find Star Casino and Sydney Tower Eye less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel feature a casino at the property?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Nomads Sydney - Hostel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a nightclub.

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Nomads Sydney - Hostel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Scary Canary.

Will Nomads Sydney - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Nomads Sydney - Hostel is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 10.8 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?

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

Nomads Sydney - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 429 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nanea, Honolulu

Liked: Staff & service
Nomads Sydney - Hostel is in an unbeatable location—walking distance to trams, ferries, and trains, as well as Chinatown, eateries, the aquarium, botanical gardens, parks, and the Opera House. The staff, mostly travelers working for their stay, are friendly and helpful. The hostel organizes weekly activities announced via an app and intercom. This keyless hostel requires the app to unlock rooms and communicate with the front desk. The spacious kitchen is well-equipped with cookware, stovetops, microwaves, toasters, and blenders. There are three large refrigerators with a labeling system, cleaned weekly. Free filtered water is available at the front desk. Bathrooms are basic and not always well-maintained, sometimes running out of toilet paper—though the app makes it easy to request replacements. The dorm-style setup is the main drawback. Beds lack privacy screens, are squeaky, and some linens had stains (though mine were clean). I stayed in the all-female dorm, which was quieter and included a vanity with free hair dryers and straighteners. These rooms are on the 4th floor, avoiding noise from the attached bar. While not luxurious, it’s an affordable, well-located stay that gets the job done.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better than expected for a hostel

A good stay. More than you’d expect from a hostel, including tea and coffee facilities. Air conditioning really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Over all very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all are good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hanna

Traveled with group
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

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

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. Rooms weren’t ready at check in. We had to wait an extra hour before housekeeping was finished. The first room we stayed in had black mould and water damage. It smelled like stale alcohol and mould. We soon found out why there was water damage. The air con was leaking water all over the floor and splashing onto the bed. The second night we stayed, we were moved to a different room, but this room had no working air conditioning, which was honestly the worst considering Sydney’s humidity during our stay. We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom facilities and the standard was what you’d expect for a hostel. They were generally fairly clean. The hostel is a maze, combining multiple buildings and it was not a fun experience to lug a suitcase across multiple sets of stairs despite it being the first floor. There is a central lift in the building though. The hostel is attached to a pub/club called the scary canary and depending on where you are in the building, you’ll likely hear the loud music in your room, especially if the staircase doors that lead downstairs to the scary canary are open. You have to pass through the staircase in order to get to some of the rooms. The staff were generally friendly and helpful, so they were very accommodating with the issue with the first room we stayed in. When we were waiting to check into our rooms, they came to get us from the common area so we didn’t have to wait in the foyer where there was no seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Samson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice and close to town, but the duvet has some blood in it. It's very disgusting. Will post some photos of it. They would have changed the duvet cover and seen the blood but didn't do anything about it. It's very disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils Erik Kristoffer

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

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yume

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

john

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

Nice front desk person

Treated very well by the front desk, but the door lock did not work
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Shuva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff are not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarahi

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So Central to city town hall supermarket
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a private room at this hostel the second weekend in November. The nightly rate was very high for a hostel, but most rooms in Sydney are expensive at that time of year. First of all, the elevator was not working, and I was given a room on the third floor. The hostel clerk offered to ask someone to help me with the luggage but I declined. The private room was clean, as was the bathroom. But the bathroom was very small, and the shower did not drain properly. I had to be careful not to flood the bathroom floor whenever I took a shower. If you are looking for a basic private room, that is what it was, but at $250 per night, It definitely was not worth the rate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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