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Wake Up! Sydney Central

★★★★★
Excellent

509 Pitt Street

About This Property

Vibrant Onsite Bar and Nightclub
Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub, perfect for guests looking to unwind and socialize after a day of exploring Sydney. With live DJs and bands, the Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere for an unforgettable night.

Convenient Location in Sydney CBD
Situated in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is just a short walk from Chinatown and Darling Harbour. With easy access to public transport, iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are within reach, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.

Range of Free Activities and Amenities
Guests at Wake Up Sydney Central can enjoy a variety of free activities including city walks, trivia nights, and pizza nights. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception, secure lockers, and modern rooms with large windows. Additionally, guests can dine at Roy's Cafe & Bistro or relax in the guest lounge area while watching movies each night.

Book your stay at Wake Up Sydney Central now for an unforgettable Sydney experience!

Why guests recommend it

Great locationFriendly staffClean facilitiesGood value for money

Facilities & Services (60)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

9.2
Excellent
3630 reviews

Most recent

Azaiez
August 29, 2026
9.0
Excellent

best youth hostel I have ever stayed at

I have stayed at hundreds of youth hostels around the world, and honestly, Wakeup Sydney is the best in terms of value for money. The cleanliness is impeccable, the common areas are modern and well-maintained, and the dorms are spacious and quiet. The staff is exceptionally kind, always ready to help with a smile and good advice for exploring the city. Special mention to Hugo at the reception, who truly makes the arrival and stay more enjoyable with his efficiency and kindness. The location is ideal, just minutes away from transportation and major sites, perfect for easily exploring Sydney. Whether for a short or long stay, the atmosphere is friendly without being noisy, and you quickly feel at home. The facilities (kitchen, laundry, relaxation areas) are great and more than sufficient for an independent and budget-conscious traveler.

👍 Liked
  • I have stayed at hundreds of youth hostels around the world, and honestly, Wakeup Sydney is the best in terms of value for money. The cleanliness is impeccable, the common areas are modern and well-maintained, and the dorms are spacious and quiet. The staff is exceptionally kind, always ready to help with a smile and good advice for exploring the city. Special mention to Hugo at the reception, who truly makes the arrival and stay more enjoyable with his efficiency and kindness. The location is ideal, just minutes away from transportation and major sites, perfect for easily exploring Sydney. Whether for a short or long stay, the atmosphere is friendly without being noisy, and you quickly feel at home. The facilities (kitchen, laundry, relaxation areas) are great and more than sufficient for an independent and budget-conscious traveler.
Laurens
August 29, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Very good

Clean. Friendly and helpful.

👍 Liked
  • Clean. Friendly and helpful.
👎 Disliked
  • As the only feedback, I would say to try to put people who are traveling alone but want to do things with others together in the same room
Forest
August 29, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Excellent hostel, but at a premium price.

Great hostel, one of the best I've stayed at with every feature and amenities you could imagine and more. The speed and efficiency of the Filipino housekeepers and their Australian supervisor. Never seen beds made that fast before.

👍 Liked
  • Great hostel, one of the best I've stayed at with every feature and amenities you could imagine and more. The speed and efficiency of the Filipino housekeepers and their Australian supervisor. Never seen beds made that fast before.
👎 Disliked
  • The very high price, about $75 a night during the week. Some sketchy people hanging in the lobby at 3am.
Livingstone
August 28, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Walford
August 28, 2026
10.0
Excellent

I love the place and meeting new people love shopping here.

👍 Liked
  • I love the place and meeting new people love shopping here.
👎 Disliked
  • No dislike
Niklas
August 27, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Great hostel in a central location with many social activities for solo travelers

The hostel's activities, the incredibly friendly staff, the cleanliness of the rooms and the kitchen.

👍 Liked
  • The hostel's activities, the incredibly friendly staff, the cleanliness of the rooms and the kitchen.
👎 Disliked
  • That the upper hostel beds do not have curtains and the beds are very lightly built.
Helena
August 26, 2026
7.0
Good

Araneda
August 26, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Everything

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  • Everything
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Leslie
August 26, 2026
9.0
Excellent

A beautiful, clean hostel with lovely helpful staff. In a great location relative to central station

This hostel is super clean, great staff and well organized. I really enjoy staying with Awake!

👍 Liked
  • This hostel is super clean, great staff and well organized. I really enjoy staying with Awake!
👎 Disliked
  • Unfortunately far too expensive for the night I stayed. This is a hostel with shared bathroom facilities. Although a great hostel it is overpriced, at least on the night I stayed. No long stay discount for a private room.
Giulio
August 26, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Small rooms but very convenient compared to Sydney prices. Shared bathrooms are perfect

👍 Liked
  • Small rooms but very convenient compared to Sydney prices. Shared bathrooms are perfect

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