# YHA Sydney Central, New South Wales, Australia City central hostel in Sydney with on-site catering and easy access to the city's attractions, for large groups of friends and youth or educational stays ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 150 - 60 bedrooms - Dining for 150 ## Images - Total images stored: 14 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-31.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-56.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-00-38.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-19.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-04.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-28.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-25.jpg - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-38.jpg - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-35.jpg - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-02-12.jpg - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-02-15.jpg - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-00-27.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-41.jpg - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia-2026-05-18-16-01-22.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD precinct, YHA Sydney Central is one of the city’s leading group accommodation properties, offering modern facilities, flexible room configurations and exceptional transport access for groups of all sizes. Positioned directly opposite Central Station and Sydney’s light rail network, the property provides easy connections to Sydney Airport, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, universities, sporting venues and major attractions, making it an ideal base for school groups, sports tours, educational programs and youth travel itineraries. YHA Sydney Central combines over 20 years of group hosting experience with recently renovated facilities designed specifically for modern group travel. Accommodation options include comfortable co-living rooms with privacy curtains, secure lockers with integrated power outlets and individual reading lights, as well as private en suite rooms for teachers, tour leaders and coordinators seeking additional comfort and privacy. The property offers a variety of dedicated group spaces including meeting rooms, lounge areas, cinema and AV spaces, private dining areas and flexible multi-use rooms suitable for presentations, workshops and group activities. For larger groups, whole-floor booking options are available, providing enhanced privacy, security and easier supervision. Safety and group management are central to the property experience, with secure digital key-card access throughout the building, 24-hour reception, modern shared bathroom facilities and experienced on-site staff familiar with the needs of organised groups. YHA Sydney Central also offers convenient group catering options with chef-prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner packages tailored to suit different budgets and dietary requirements. Dedicated group dining areas allow groups to dine together on site, simplifying logistics and saving valuable time during busy itineraries. Guests are within walking distance of Chinatown, Darling Harbour, ICC Sydney, universities, entertainment precincts and a wide range of restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions. Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour are all easily accessible via nearby public transport. As part of YHA Australia’s national network and certified B Corp operations, YHA Sydney Central combines quality accommodation, sustainability, convenience and group-focused facilities in one of Sydney’s most connected locations. ## Facilities - **Accessibility:** Guests with accessibility requirements or specific accommodation needs are encouraged to contact YHA Sydney Central prior to booking. - **WiFi:** Free WiFi throughout the property. - **Bathrooms:** All co-living rooms have shared bathrooms. Private rooms are available with en suite bathrooms. Communal are bathrooms located on every floor. - **Bedrooms:** 4 to 6 share rooms with communal bathrooms. Single, twin, queen, king rooms, with en suite bathrooms, available. - **Cinema Room:** Cinema room with AV set up for groups. - **Dining Room:** YHA Sydney Central offers convenient on-site dining options designed specifically for groups, with dedicated dining spaces and chef-prepared meals. - **Everyone Can Dine Together:** Groups larger than 60 people may require two sittings. - **Linen:** All linen is provided for the rooms, towel hire is included for private rooms, towel hire is available for shared rooms. - **Swimming Pool:** Small pool, rooftop and balcony. - **Parking:** Secure undercover parking is available on site in the property’s underground car park. Spaces are subject to availability and can be arranged directly - **Sitting Room:** Lounge areas and common rooms. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Bookings for this property can be made by our friendly reservations team who are located in Sydney, via the email contact form. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/yha-sydney-central-new-south-wales-australia#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Australasia](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/australasia) > [Australia](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/australia) > [New South Wales](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/new-south-wales) > [Sydney](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/sydney) ### Address Address: 11 Rawson Place, Corner of Pitt St and Rawson Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU Latitude: -33.8815928 Longitude: 151.2052647 ### About The Area YHA Sydney Central is located in Sydney’s vibrant Haymarket precinct, directly opposite Central Station and moments from the city’s major transport connections. Its central position makes it one of the most convenient group accommodation bases in Sydney, with trains, light rail and buses all within easy walking distance. The property sits between Sydney CBD, Chinatown and Darling Harbour, placing groups close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment venues, universities and cultural attractions. Darling Harbour and ICC Sydney are approximately 10–15 minutes on foot, while Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and The Rocks can be reached easily by train or light rail. Sydney International Airport is approximately 20–25 minutes by train or car, and Central Station provides direct rail access to many of Sydney’s major sporting venues, beaches and educational precincts. Nearby attractions and facilities include: Chinatown dining precinct Darling Harbour ICC Sydney Paddy’s Markets University of Technology Sydney (UTS) University of Sydney Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach Capitol Theatre The combination of central location, transport connectivity and dedicated group facilities makes YHA Sydney Central an excellent choice for educational, sports and touring groups exploring Sydney. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** 2 minutes from Central Station, opposite light rail station, minutes from Chinatown and Darling Harbour. - **Food and Drink:** Surrounded by Sydney’s vibrant dining and nightlife precincts, guests have easy access to a wide variety of pubs, cafés, restaurants and late-night eateries throughout Haymarket, Chinatown and the CBD. For a more relaxed option on site, Schirrmo’s Bar offers a casual social atmosphere with drinks, live sport and convenient meals just steps from the accommodation. - **Shop:** Multiple supermarket options are located within a few minutes walk of the property. - **Airport:** Pre-booked airport shuttle services operate daily between 5:00am and 7:00pm, with transfers typically taking around 30–45 minutes each way, depending on traffic conditions. For larger groups of 10 or more guests, customised airport transfers can also be arranged through the Groups Coordinator - **Train:** Located directly opposite Central Station, the property offers quick and convenient airport access via regular train services operating approximately every 10 minutes between 5:00am and 11:00pm. Travel time from Sydney Airport is typically around 10–15 minutes. - **Bus:** Conveniently located on the corner of Pitt Street and Rawson Place, YHA Sydney Central sits directly beside Sydney Central Station. Several coach and bus drop-off zones are located nearby. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Chuck Croucher - Phone: +612 9218 9000 - Email: groups@yha.com.au