In the heart of Sydney, Nomads Sydney - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with its on-site nightclub and arcade/game room. Guests can enjoy meals at Scary Canary, relax in the library or unwind with happy hour. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Nightclub
Business center
Limo/town car service
24-hour front desk
Arcade/game room
Library
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Feel at home (6)
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Arcade/game room
Snack bar/deli
The current price is $68
$68
includes taxes & fees
$62 per night
May 20 - May 21
Room options
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Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
108 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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10 Bed Dorm Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
269 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
194 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
194 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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4 Bed Dorm Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
129 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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International Convention Centre Sydney - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Star Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 27 min drive
Exhibition Centre Station - 11 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 14 min walk
Sydney Circular Quay Station - 20 min walk
Town Hall Station - 3 min walk
Museum Station - 9 min walk
Convention Light Rail Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Home Thai Restaurant - 3 min walk
Oh! Matcha - 3 min walk
Scary Canary - 1 min walk
Brew Bros Licenced Eatery - 2 min walk
Barkers - 3 min walk
About this property
Nomads Sydney - Hostel
Nomads Sydney - Hostel features a nightclub and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Sydney Town Hall. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, World Square Shopping Centre and Hyde Park are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Town Hall Station is 3 minutes and Museum Station is 9 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 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
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Nightclub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Scary Canary - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 20 per stay
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Backpacker Base
Base Backpacker
Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Hostel Sydney
Base Backpacker Sydney
Base Sydney
Base Sydney Backpacker
Sydney Base
Base Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Base Sydney Hostel
Frequently asked questions
Does Nomads Sydney - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nomads 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 Nomads Sydney - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Nomads Sydney - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Nomads Sydney - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Nomads Sydney - Hostel and nearby?
Nomads Sydney - Hostel has a nightclub and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Nomads Sydney - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Scary Canary.
What's the area around Nomads Sydney - Hostel like?
Nomads Sydney - Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Town Hall Station and 17 minutes' walk from Star Casino.
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Nomads Sydney - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Location
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Reviews
4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2025
Good location, too noisy
Too noisy from the cars outside
Quanhao
Quanhao, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 17, 2025
Better than expected for a hostel
A good stay. More than you’d expect from a hostel, including tea and coffee facilities. Air conditioning really good.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Surprisingly quiet for a hostel. Perfect for a single traveller. Felt safe and the bed was very comfortable. Bring eye mask as city lights are bright through windows!!
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2024
Very friendly staff and helpful to our queries
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Good but LOUD
Its a PARTY hostel. Do not expect to get much sleep. I had a private room and still got woken up by the nightclub downstairs and the loud, drunk people standing right outside the club til 4am every day of the week
Alexandra
Alexandra, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 20, 2024
Nice front desk person
Treated very well by the front desk, but the door lock did not work
john
john, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2024
So Central to city town hall supermarket
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2024
All good.
Hugo
Hugo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2024
Had a good experience staying here for the first time.Great Staff,Great location,Good room and good value for money.Will visit again.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 12, 2024
Front desk staff are not friendly.
Shuva
Shuva, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Excellent Location
Karthik
Karthik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Pretty good
DEMIN
DEMIN, 14-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2025
Nice and close to town, but the duvet has some blood in it. It's very disgusting. Will post some photos of it. They would have changed the duvet cover and seen the blood but didn't do anything about it. It's very disgusting.
Samson
Samson, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Average hostel, convince location. Some dislike, the bed sheet was dirty.
Please suggest to guests don't leave plates in the room, there were dirty plates for three days.
Leandra
Leandra, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
I love staying at Nomads. A little more expensive but worth it for the location. Staff are lovely and super helpful no matter the situation.
Olivia
Olivia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2023
All round good stay
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Room with nice view
Dung
Dung, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2023
Great all round for budget accommodation Definitely use again
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2024
The dog trail
Aussie prison, servicing the curupted Aussie street urchins.
Requires knowledge and the know: Jesus spoke of these things.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2024
The staff are very helpful and the rooms are clean and tidy . The shower facilities are good with hot water . This is my second stay and would recommend to stay in the female only dorms as I felt very safe travelling as a sole female traveler. The elevator are out which is my only negative but due to required maintenance that’s not the staff fault . They are very helpful in helping you with getting your luggage to your room . Would def stay again. great location and activities within the hostel are well rounded and accommodate all
Natalie
Natalie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
Room was clean and location is amazing. Little noisy at night but earplugs were suppled. Would stay there again. Good option for budget accommodation in Sydney cbd
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
It was a nice size and clean and tidy bedding
Allana
Allana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2023
good place in good location however weird building
Tony
Tony, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Staff and checking was awesome.
They even upgraded me to a good room. I would be happy to stay here next time too as it is very convenient to move around.
Downside - Broken fixtures in bathrooms and loud doors.
Elevator is being fixed which was not ideal for me to walk 3 stairs after running a gruel marathon ( 5 floors to kitchen)
Rest else, great work team and loved my stay here.
Krishna Thanuj
Krishna Thanuj, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 16, 2024
I was unfortunate enough to have a room on the druitt street side, the noise was horrible throughout the night from cars, trucks, people walking past, people talking on the sidewalk or at the bar. Feels like we were on the street/sidewalk below as the noise can be heard loudly from our room, just horrible and was not able to sleep at all. Maybe the hotel can do something to insulate the room from the noise coming from the outside.
Customer service was excellent and room was clean enough. Thank you.