Budget Hostels from S$81

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Central Light Rail Station and Capitol Square Light Rail Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with free WiFi and linens. Maze Backpackers - Located steps from Capitol Theatre. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with free WiFi, towels and showers. Nomads Sydney - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Town Hall. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub and a restaurant. You’ll find towels in all rooms. YHA Sydney Central - 2-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, an indoor pool and a restaurant. You’ll find free WiFi, showers and linens in all rooms. YHA Sydney Harbour - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wynyard Station and Sydney Circular Quay Station. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with free WiFi, showers and linens.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Sydney, one of Expedia’s 55 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Sydney is 867 mm.

Overall, Sydney is known for its museums, restaurants and theatres. Major attractions include Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Get out into nature with places such as Manly Beach, The Domain and Hyde Park. Cultural attractions include Theatre Royal, Hyde Park Barracks Museum and Museum of Sydney.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Sydney in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Sydney Airport (SYD), 5.3 mi (8.6 km) away. An alternative is Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), which is 53.5 mi (86.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Martin Place Station, Wynyard Station and St. James Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Sydney Circular Quay Station, Exhibition Centre Station or Sydney Central Station.