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Fast facts

Check in from:		1:30 pm
Check out before:		10:00 am
Pets		Pets not allowed
Children		Children are not allowed at this hotel

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar
Smoking areas
Fire extinguishers
Luggage storage

More about The Downing Hostel

The Downing Hostel

The Downing Hostel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The property offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction.Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the property ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The property's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire property. Various excellent meal offerings at property ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

Reviews from
Tripadvisor
Mentioned by travellers
Group traveller

Comment: 1 Jun 2024

Stayed in: Apr 2024

Best hostel in Sydney!

Best hostel in Sydney! The vibe here is amazing. Staff are beyond helpful and lovely. Location is perfect for sightseeing and being in the middle of it all. Selection of room sizes and facilities are great. There are organised activities too which are so much fun. Can’t wait to stay again!
Solo traveller

Comment: 4 Dec 2025

Stayed in: Sep 2025

Good location

Great location. Beds were comfy enough. Bathrooms could be cleaner. Staff member holly is great and my favourite by far.
Solo traveller

Comment: 13 Jan 2025

Stayed in: Dec 2024

Scam

They are crooks!! I booked on Hotelworld one night no choice "refundable" or not already. So I book I pay 10 dollars, I arrive there the guy me that I am too old (36 years instead of the so-called 35 maximum granted by the hotel) while I had the working holiday visa.
I tell him I never had access to these conditions that d I booked on the site it took me directly to the payment page. The worst thing is I check my emails and I discover in my spam the mail of the hotel conditions after paying.
So they wouldn't pay me back for my night in a hotel. Some scammers don't go here.
I got echoes from another backpaker that it was super dirty in the sanitary, cockroaches that can walk around the dining table.
Here I give you my testimony of the only Hotel that sickened me on Sydney that I made a dozen. SCAMMERS!
Couple

UK

Comment: 21 Mar 2024

Stayed in: Mar 2024

The best hostel in Sydney by far!

We stayed in the 4 bed and 8 bed rooms and they were the most spacious of any we have used before.
The staff are beyond helpful and friendly - we felt so welcome and at home here. The common areas and bathrooms are regularly cleaned, and there are lots of social events available for guests.
They also have a partnership with the bar downstairs which gives great discounts on food/drink.
I wouldn’t stay in any other hostel in Sydney. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Group traveller

Comment: 31 Mar 2021

Stayed in: Jan 2021

Great location

Stayed for 3nights, rooms are ok a bit small for 3 people, kitchen was small too, we have to wait for some to leave so we can use the kitchen.
Only good thing about this place is close to everything, shops, restaurants, bars and public transportation stations.

Excellent location

4.6

253 Castlereagh Street, City Centre, Sydney, 2000, Australia|0.41 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

1:30 pm

Check out before:

10:00 am

Good to know

Children

Children are not allowed at this hotel

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Cot

Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Important information from the hotel
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise. Please note for group bookings of 4 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply. If booking more than one bed in a dormitory room, we cannot guarantee that guests will be allocated the same room.
Important information about the city
For all purchases in the hotel, credit card payments are subject to additional charges, please contact the hotel for details.
Accepted payment methods
This hotel accepts the following payment methods:
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The Downing Hostel: FAQs

The Downing Hostel is 0.4 km away from Sydney city centre.
The Downing Hostel is in Sydney, Australia and is 0.4 km away from Sydney city centre.
At The Downing Hostel you can check in from 1:30 pm, and you'll need to check out before 10:00 am.
No, there isn't any parking available at The Downing Hostel. If you're looking for a hotel with space to park, simply filter by properties which have 'Parking' under 'Amenities' in the search results.
Yes, The Downing Hostel does have a restaurant.