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
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Nightclub
Business centre
Limo/town car service
24-hour front desk
Arcade/games 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/games room
Snack bar/deli
The current price is AU$143
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Room options
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Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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10 Bed Dorm Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
25 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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8 Bed Share Ensuite Dorm
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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4 Bed Dorm Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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International Convention Centre Sydney - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 2.6 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 five-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 Sydney Tower Eye are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Arcade/games 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
Fridge
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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site 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 8 minutes' walk from International Convention Centre Sydney.
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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
6.8/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
17 Feb 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
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 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
20 Dec 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
17 Nov 2024
So Central to city town hall supermarket
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
Pretty good
DEMIN
DEMIN, 14-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 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
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
Excellent Location
Karthik
Karthik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 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
27 Apr 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
8/10 Very good
9 Oct 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
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Room with nice view
Dung
Dung, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2023
All round good stay
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2023
Great all round for budget accommodation Definitely use again
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 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
7 Feb 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
8/10 Very good
16 Sept 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
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2024
It was a nice size and clean and tidy bedding
Allana
Allana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Nov 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.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Oct 2023
good place in good location however weird building
Tony
Tony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Staff were helpful and friendly, convenient location but if we could have at least a table in the room to put our essentials on would be great! Other than that, loved it! 😍 Thank you for our stay here!
Juanita
Juanita, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Sept 2024
No windows/aircon in the top floor girls only rooms. 6 girls sharing one room with a really bad plug in fan. all sockets one end of the room rather than one for each individual bunk which was boiling hot. Overall areas were clean and kitchen is big. Good location if you want to be in the city.
Francesca
Francesca, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2022
Good price, centrally located. Large lounge area
Carole
Carole, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2024
Great and friendly staff, clean, good people staying there, wonderful roommates and fun bar next door. Only small con was no plug on upper bunks (plenty within the room though).
Sydney
Sydney, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
8 July 2024
Location was excellent, close to public transport and very central. Bedding and room was clean, but bathrooms and other public spaces not kept clean. In the kitchen there often weren’t tea towels to dry dishes or enough clean cutlery.
Miriam
Miriam, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Nov 2022
Room was clean, central to Sydney, allowed to store baggage prior to check in, helpful front desk staff.