How can I book a room?

Online on yha.com.au or by phone on 02 8272 0900.

Does the YHA have harbour views?

Yes, a balcony and common area (with BBQ facilities) with views overlooking Sydney Harbour is accessible to all guests. Some double rooms on the second and third levels also have views of Sydney Harbour.

What are the room configurations in the hostel?

Room Type	Number of Rooms
Double/Twin En-suite	46
4-bed En-suite	49
6-bed En-suite	11
Total	106

When is reception open?

The reception is open 24 hours.

Does the rooms have en-suites?

Yes, all rooms (dormitory and double rooms) have an en-suite. Six-bed share rooms and some four-bed share rooms have a sink, toilet and shower in separate cubicles. On each level there is also one separate toilet and shower available for guests.

Are there Internet facilities?

Internet stations are available for guests. There is also wireless Internet available for guests travelling with a laptop computer.

Is there a self-catering kitchen?

Yes. There is a self-catering kitchen and dining room available to individual guests. Cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.

Are there common areas available for all guests?

Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen and dining area; lounge room, TV common room, Internet stations, and a third-floor common room and outdoor terrace (with BBQ facilities and views of Sydney Harbour).

Groups have exclusive access to a buffet-style servery for meals, a dining area, groups lounge and TV common room.

Who stays at the YHA?

Sydney Harbour YHA is one of the very few establishments offering low cost accommodation in The Rocks; most accommodation is 4 or 5 star and demand for low-cost accommodation is not largely met.

Sydney Harbour YHA is YHA’s flagship property. It has facilities currently not provided at other YHAs such as all en-suite bedrooms, a separate groups’ area for school groups and a terrace with harbour views.

Sydney Harbour YHA accommodates domestic and international independent travellers. The historical significance of the site and programs run from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre also attracts regional education groups – from school-children through to university students. There is an area exclusively for groups’ use, which is separate from the individual travellers’ common areas.

Am I able to view the remains?

The ground-floor foyer looks straight onto the remains and a grid walkway allows guests to see down to some remains when they first enter the hostel. Also, there are two open voids in the hostel providing all guests the opportunity to view the remains from above.