Wake Up! Sydney Central

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Located opposite Central Railway Station, Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub and a huge range of free activities. It is set in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, surrounded by nightlife precincts and travel shops. Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 5-minute walk from Chinatown and a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbor. It is 20 minutes' by public transport from Circular Quay, where you can walk to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Sydney International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Private rooms and mixed or all-female dormitories are available. All rooms feature secure lockers and a bedside lamp and power point. All rooms have modern furnishings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light in. Private rooms feature a TV. Guests enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Some of the fun free activities include city walks, trivia and pizza nights. Onsite Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere, with live DJs and bands. Also on offer are laundry facilities on each floor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Luzma
Peru Peru
“Rose was the best of the staff, she helped me out to find a lower bunk bed since I got injured, absolutely the best!! 💕”
Dr
Canada Canada
“This Hostel is just 1 min walk from the train station/ subway station. The airport is connected to the train station. The hostel main lobby is full of lively vibe and has reception 24x7 with smiling staff to take care of our all queries. The area...”
千瑜
Taiwan Taiwan
“I like the kitchen area and the dining area. It's clean and well-organized. The staff is nice. We arrived at noon and he let us check in early.”
Damian
Argentina Argentina
“The histem6is well located, in front of central station . Its very clean and fun. I met nice people. Staff are always helpful, and we met Horacio who was not only helpful and kind every time I assistance. Wake Up is highly recomendable.”
Batu
United States United States
“The location is great, right at the center of the city. A train ride from the airport, 1 minute to a LR train stop, 2 minutes to a bus stop. The size of the room was great too, there was enough space for everyone. I didn't use the facilities but...”
Marina
United States United States
“Many activists for travelers. You can cook in a shared kitchen. Central location, easy to get”
Andhyta
Indonesia Indonesia
“The location and value for money is amazing! I definitely will recommend this hotel to everyone going to Sydney on a budget. I got the private room with shared bathroom and it was very clean and tidy, everything exceeded my expectations.”
Cris
Singapore Singapore
“Pros: 1. 5 minutes away from the central station (connects to the airport). 2. Amazing programs - Free and inexpensive drinks and activities, parties, local tours. 3. Easy to meet fellow travelers. 4. Many amazing staff. 5. Kitchen has...”
Merlyn
Indonesia Indonesia
“Good location, easy transportation and easy for finding something to eat. They have an extra room for your luggage after check out time if you want to go somewhere before your next plan 👍”
Lisa
Germany Germany
“2nd time we stayed for a night in this Hostel for a stop-over. Great location and good value for money. The check-in is easy and the staff is very friendly. It offers many activities as well as hosts event. Being a hostel, it is still a very good...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Roy's Cafe
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Wake Up! Sydney Central takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children 17 years and under cannot be accommodated at Wake Up! Sydney Central.

Please note that as Side Bar is located beneath rooms, you can expect some noise during the night with the bar closing at 03:00.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card. Credit card used at the time of reservation must be presented upon checkin. For last minute, multiple person reservations (in periods of high demand) it may not be possible to put all occupants in the same room. We shall certainly do our best though!

Christmas and New Year Bookings

The full remaining cost of any booking for stays between the 20th of December and the 7th of January (inclusive) must be paid at the time of booking. Payment will be processed using the credit card that you nominated at the time of your booking, and will be nonrefundable. If the credit card you nominated is not chargeable, you will be contacted by management, and should no chargeable credit card be provided, your booking will be canceled.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.