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About this property
Summer House Sydney City is a trendy hostel located in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 30-minute drive from Sydney Airport. It offers a rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities, free WiFi access, and a fully equipped common kitchen. Backpackers Sydney is within a 20-minute walk of the Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and the central station. The hostel offers a variety of private and dormitory rooms. Each comes with a free sanitized linen pack, and free use of an individual locker. A padlock can be purchased at reception. The property has a coin-operated laundry, and soap powder can be purchased at the reception at a small price. The staff at the tour desk can provide information about Sydney and various parts of Australia. The common room is equipped with a Smart TV and Netflix. Guests can prepare simple meals at the shared kitchen, which comes with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. It also has a microwave, an oven and cook-tops. There are communal fridges in the shared dining room.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- BBQ facilities
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Damian
Poland
“A very good hostel in a great location in the city center, just a 25-minute walk to the opera house. Good value for money, I recommend it.” - Verity
United Kingdom
“Nice and clean, good kitchen area and movie room! Staff were all really nice too, welcoming and chatting to guests.” - Dan
Australia
“Good to see the fire alarm work at midnight. All were on the street until the fire brigade turned it off. Great location and reasonably quiet.” - Bob
United Kingdom
“I had a great time at summer house! The bedrooms were clean and the staff really made the experience amazing!” - Kathleen
Australia
“The toilets and showers were separate which was great and never had to wait for either. Great kitchen facilities and group activities most days. There is a lift also to get to each floor which was great.” - Genevieve
Italy
“I stayed at Summer House Hostel and had a great experience! 🌟 The hostel is very clean, with great attention to hygiene. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with any accommodation issues. They also organize plenty of free...” - Finnian
United Kingdom
“The events are amazing, Amelia does a fantastic job of entertaining guests and Julia helped me out so much” - Alena
Estonia
“This place is perfectly located in the city center, making it super convenient for exploring the area. For the price, it’s a great deal—just keep in mind that it’s budget-friendly, so comfort is basic. That said, the staff were incredibly friendly...” - Thorkil
France
“Nice beds with possibility of wireless charging, privacy curtain too. Kitchen with enough room for many people” - Grégoire
France
“Ideal location, pleasant rooftop, privacy of beds, very clean rooms and facilities.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please note that there is a 1.9% charge when you pay with a credit card.
When booking for 8 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.