Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel brings you the best of city living. Begin your day with a meal at Roy's Cafe, explore nearby Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, or relax with a coffee from the cafe. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
World Square Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 62 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
Sydney Redfern Station - 16 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 16 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
The Great Southern Hotel - 3 min walk
Outta Coffee - 2 min walk
Chubby Cubby - 2 min walk
Sushi Hub - 2 min walk
Side Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Roy's Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Circular Quay and University of Sydney are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Central Light Rail Station is 3 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
451 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Offsite parking within 820 ft (AUD 30 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Communal living room
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Roy's Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Side Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 7 to 25 per person
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 30 per night (820 ft away)
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Wake Up Sydney Hostel Haymarket
Wake Up Sydney Haymarket
Frequently asked questions
Does Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel?
Yes, Roy's Cafe offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel like?
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel is in Haymarket, a short 3-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 12 minutes' walk from International Convention Centre Sydney.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Rooms are clean and as advertised. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Cclean room, friendly staff, clean toilet
U-Yin Thomas
U-Yin Thomas, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Great hostel. Very clean in the kitchen and bathrooms. Lots going on if you want it. Super friendly vibe. Great staff. No complaints.
Jeanette
Jeanette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Stayed in a 6 bed female dorm, bed was comfortable and lockers available.
Easy to walk to shops/bars/restaurants.
Lots of events put on my staff and bar downstairs is always busy.
Bathrooms and kitchen clean.
Catherine
Catherine, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Really nice staff and the rooms were very nice for the price. Great location right next to everything.
Tyler
Tyler, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
The staff very helpful
Yani
Yani, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Superb location. Staff was extremely nice. Love that we're able to store our luggage after checkout if we have a later flight.
Nabilah
Nabilah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2025
Excellent location for train travel and they have fantastic showers. Only down side is you maybe able to hear the noise from the nightclub below, depending on the floor you are on.
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Another great stay here. Clean, perfect location, good facilities
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Nice and clean, close to a party club, then easy access to the bed.
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Nice comfy stay, nice and clean, nice big kitchen, quiet at night
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3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
The location is really good, the staff was very helpful and friendly. Very recommendable
Gonzalo
Gonzalo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
good staffs and good bedroom, so clean
Joceline
Joceline, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
The place is clean, room is spacious, feel safe for solo traveler and staffs are friendly.
Herny
Herny, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2026
The door slamming, all day all night, is unbearable. The hotel should do something about it. Housekeepers shows they're vacuuming but the is a pile of dust behind the bedroom door. In slite of that, the staff is very professional and courteous. Bus, tram and trains are just steps away.
Annie
Annie, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Location is really easy to everywhere and I like reception, security, cleaning.
Ecem
Ecem, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2025
The hostel was geared toward young travelers. It is convenient to a train station (and airport train) and has lots of shopping and dining around. The two guest bunk room I rented was tiny but adequate ,communal showers and toilets old but clean. Loved the over sized window in the tiny room. 24 hour staff was helpful.
Marketa
Marketa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2023
Nice place to stay. Good showers, clean, quiet, friendly and helpful staff.
Great location for walking and public transportation
Recommend staying here
patricia
patricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
The staff was friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Loved how close it was to Central Station
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Great hostel. Perfect location - a stones throw from central station and the light rail. Everywhere felt very clean
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Really enjoyed staying here. Bathrooms are clean and warm showers. Beds comfy. No complaints
Susanna
Susanna, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2025
Central, clean, fit for purpose. No privacy curtain.
Eric
Eric, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
It was in a very convenient spot within the Sydney CBD. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Vibes within the place were immaculate. The shared toilets were mostly clean. The laundry was also very easy and convenient to access. Great stay overall. Would consider booking again if I ever came back to Sydney.
Joaquin
Joaquin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Such a lovely hostel, the first one I stayed in when I arrived in Australia and the last one I stayed in before I left. Definitely my favourite out of them all. Can’t fault it at all! Very clean bathrooms and bedrooms. I did shared rooms and a private room and both were fab!
Cora
Cora, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
Perfect for a late night flight arrival and early rail connection next morning. Room was clean and roomy and comfy bed for an older couple. Hotel very busy but no noise issues. Staff very helpful.