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.
International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk
Hyde Park - 12 min walk
Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk
Circular Quay - 5 min drive
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 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
Knight's Coffee & Tea Co - 3 min walk
Taco Bell Haymarket - 2 min walk
Fat Thaiger - 2 min walk
Pho Gia Hoi - 3 min walk
The Great Southern Hotel - 3 min walk
About this property
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Roy's Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Central Light Rail Station is 3 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
451 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Off-site parking within 820 ft (AUD 30 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag or hen 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 fridge
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Communal living room
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 specialises 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 1.5 per cent
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 and hen parties.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 that you 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 on-site 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 6 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.
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Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Very nice to stay and great location
Ana Paola
Ana Paola, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Nice comfy stay, nice and clean, nice big kitchen, quiet at night
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Jan 2025
Nice place
Hostel itself is good, they have a lot of activities every night. Many people staying at the hostel were doing group tours which made it a bit difficult to meet people since many already had groups when just solo traveling. Great location, close to the bus stop, stores, and central train.
Verified traveller
8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2024
The place is clean, room is spacious, feel safe for solo traveler and staffs are friendly.
Herny
Herny, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Nice Joint
Only there for one night, so effectively used to sleep only. Hostel is really nice with great staff and amenities. Great location across the road from Central.
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 Dec 2024
Average hostel
Averge hostel
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Good location, easy transport to and from airport, walking distance from main harbour, Sydney opera house and harbour bridge. Seemed quiet at night time
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Oct 2024
Proximity to Central Railway Station, in between 2 full days of train travel.
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
The staff was friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Loved how close it was to Central Station
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2024
I enjoyed the activities that the hostel had organized
Nicholas
Nicholas, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
25 Jan 2025
Not really the best option
Very disappointed in the room basic for what I paidA long way to the shared bathroom. Better to get a shared room which is a much better price. Someone told me there are much more affordable rooms about 2 min walk (well that info was a bit late for this trip). Nothing open for coffee till 8 I was told. So left for the central station without having a hot drink.
jerris
jerris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Perfect hostel for the price. You have good availability with showers/bathrooms, good amount of cooking stations and fridges/drawers to store food in and feels much more organized than other places in the area
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Nov 2024
The room I had on the sixth floor was rather warm and stuffy with limited air flow from the air conditioning. The staff were excellent and the premises very clean and tidy.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Fabulous stay. We always use backpacker hostels in Sydney. First time here, will be back. Terrific staff
Maggie
Maggie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Jun 2024
Good location close to trains and light rail.
Tina
Tina, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
All perfect
Alexander
Alexander, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Aug 2024
My stay at Wake Up! Sydney was great! The facilities were easy to use and everyone was friendly. The staff was amazing, friendly, and supportive. David and Yuen in particular were terrific tour guides, enthusiastic and outgoing. They were always there to answer questions and help make Sydney a city that I want to come back to.
Akhil
Akhil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Very handy and convenient to all transport
Rooms very clean.
Kitchen good
The best aspect was the staff. They were excellent and not a weak link amongst them.
Very professional and exemplary service.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
2 Sep 2024
The facility and hospitality was great. However, the big room was terribly noisy. Some of them spoke in a loud voice in midnight.
Jumpei
Jumpei, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 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
8/10 Very good
14 Sep 2024
good
MAN FAI
MAN FAI, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Nov 2022
Staff ver helpful and friendly would definitely stay again.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2022
Great location and price
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Fantastic
Amazing hostel! Great location, amazing staff, nice and clean. Very social, easy to make friends. I extended my stay here twice because I liked it so much. Would recommend anyone to stay here.
Erik
Erik, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2023
Really good stay and got my moneys worth. The kitchen was really nice :)