Sydney Hostel - YHA Central Station
Address: 11 Rawson Place, Corner of Pitt St and Rawson Place (opposite Central Station), Sydney, NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9218 9000
Offer:
Website: YHA Central Station
As it turns out, YHA Railway Square is not the only hostel in Sydney, let alone the only YHA in downtown Sydney!
About YHA Central Station
YHA Central Station in Sydney makes itself (and yourself) at home in a heritage listed building which houses a luxurious hostel. Located opposite Central Station, you’d be hard pressed to find a more convenient location in terms of public transport.
Hostel Features and Facilities
Enjoy the views of the city from the outdoor and rooftop areas. This sydney hostel is not short on featuers and facilities, including the following:
- heated pool,
- sauna
- self-catering kitchens,
- dining rooms,
- laundries,
- games room,
- TV rooms,
- locker hire,
- limited parking,
- group facilities,
- meeting rooms,
- disabled access
- 24 hour security access,
- YHA Travel desk,
- internet,
- bistro, aaaaaaaaaaand;
- a convenience store.
Phew! That’s an awful lot of features for one Sydney backpacker hostel!
Things to Do at YHA Central Station
The crew at YHA Central Station operate regular activity programs including:
- pub crawls,
- sporting events,
- free market tours, and
- movie nights with free popcorn and BBQs
Winner ‘Best Backpacker Accommodation of the Decade’
Is the claim made on their webpage. At a glance, though, you won’t find out which organisation presented this accolade nor which decade the award is for. Wicked Friends hereby declares YHA Central Station the prize for being The Most Unbelievably Fantastic Hostel in the Universe Located at 11 Rawson Place in Syndey NSW.
Book Direct with YHA Central Station Backpackers
You can give them a call on +61 2 9218 9000 or book online. If you happen to be a luddite or you simply prefer the human touch, just show up and they might be able to sort you out with a place to stay in Sydney. Advance bookings are advisable, though, so you don’t get left out in the cold!
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Stayed at YHA and it was awesome… got a sauna and a pool on the rooftop which was wicked… has it’s own bar downstairs… namely Scubar… which is rocking especially on a monday night when they have crab racing and the Scubar challenge… you’ll know why when you mosy on over.