The Downing Hostel

249-253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia, 2000

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Adults
Children

Room Types

Available from Fri 17 Jul 2026 to Sat 18 Jul 2026

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only)

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only)

Room size: 21 m²/226 ft² City view Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only)

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only)

Room size: 12 m²/129 ft² City view Shower Shared bathroom
4 guests
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only) Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only)

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years only)

Room size: 12 m²/129 ft² Shower Shared bathroom
4 guests
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18-35 years only) Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18-35 years only)

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (18-35 years only)

Room size: 12 m²/129 ft² City view Shower Shared bathroom
6 guests

About This Hotel

The Downing Hostel

The Downing Hostel

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at The Downing Hostel, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Sydney. Variety is the spice of life. The Downing Hostel offers an abundance of choices in activities, with its location just 2.2 km from the Sydney Opera House.
The Downing Hostel provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. The property provides front desk services such as luggage storage for guests' convenience. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundromat offered at The Downing Hostel.
The property's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The property is entirely non-smoking.


Dining and things to do

Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the property. Once there, be sure to check out bar for some in-house nighttime fun. The property even has in-house cooking amenities such as shared kitchen for its most selective guests.


Around the property

With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to all Sydney has to offer. Learn about the city's art history with a day at The Rocks located 1.9 km away, where you can see collections by famous artists.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 92% of other accommodations in the city.
This property's facilities score higher than 91% of accommodations in the city.
Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 97% of the city's other options.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 13:30
Check-out until: 10:00

The property

Number of bars/lounges: 1
Number of restaurants: 1

Child Policies

Children 0-1 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Attractions
Bathroom
Facilities
Kitchen
Shared lounge/TV area
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

90 meters to public transportation

Museum Railway Station is within 90 meters

Located in heart of Sydney

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Sights and Monuments

Sydney Opera House

Location

249-253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia, 2000

Guest Reviews

8.1

Excellent

Guest score out of 10

“Great location in the city close to town hall and museum station.”

— Jessica , United Kingdom