Wake Up! Sydney Central

Ready to discover Australia’s best accommodation experience?

Voted ‘Australia’s Best Hostel’ by Hostelworld, and crowned by TripAdvisor as the ‘2021 Traveler's Choice Winner’, a stay with Wake Up! Sydney Central sets you up for a next-level travel experience.

Wake Up! Sydney is where you can easily make friends from around the world, explore the best of Sydney from your doorstep, revel in nights of partying, and choose the way you want to travel. All while having the best quality bed to sleep in at the end of each day.

To curate your own unforgettable adventure in Sydney, take your pick from Wake Up’s perks and benefits:
• Complimentary wine & cheese nights
• Guided group walking tours (including Bondi Beach, Sydney City and Fish Markets)
• Social meetups and complimentary bar tabs
• Complimentary pizza nights
• Onsite travel desk, with discounts available across East Coast Australia
• In-house cafe, bar and nightclub
• Sydney pub crawls
• 24-hour reception and check-in
• Free WiFi, from anywhere in the hostel
• Easy-to-use laundry facilities
• Communal kitchen and dining area
• Daily happy hour - 4pm to 9pm
• Live DJs 7 nights a week
• Daily social events, 7 days a week
• In-house activities team to help you meet other travelers

MAKE MATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Easily fit into Wake Up’s social vibes and community energy, with all-inclusive activities 7 days a week. Take your pick from a range of guided walking tours and beach walks, to pub crawls, social meetups and themed parties. If you’re hoping to make friends from around the world, you’ve come to the right place.

STAY IN THE CENTRE OF SYDNEY
Wake Up Sydney is located in the heart of the city, which means the best of Sydney is right outside your doorstep. Sydney’s Central train station is located opposite the hostel, making for the most simple connection to the Airport, Bondi, Blue Mountains, South Coast and more. In addition, buses and trams are just footsteps away from the property, connecting you easily to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour. Feel like walking? Great! Must-see suburbs like Surry Hills, Glebe and Hyde park are just a 10-15 minute walk away.

AFFORDABILITY MEETS AWARD-WINNING QUALITY
Every room at Wake Up has been recently renovated with today’s traveler in mind. Quality Australia-made furnishings, superior cleanliness and modern amenities (hello bedside light boxes and charging points!) are just some of the details. Rest easy with individual lockers, key-only room access, linen and pillows provided, and a range of room options (including female-only dorms) to suit your budget and style.

ONSITE CAFE, BAR & NIGHTCLUB
Wake Up Sydney comes with a warning: you might never want to leave! The in-house facilities take the hostel to the next-level. Enjoy barista-made Colombian coffee, breakfast and lunch at Roy’s Cafe. As the sun goes down, sip your way through Happy Hour drink specials. When it’s time to get the party started, Wake Up’s onsite nightclub Side Bar has you covered, with live DJs, themed nights and trip-defining memories guaranteed.

ONSITE TRAVEL DESK
Whether you want to organise a day trip to The Blue Mountains, an Aussie East Coast Adventure, or just about anything else, Wake Up’s onsite team of travel experts are there to help. Better still, guests can enjoy exclusive discounts on travel, tours and day trips not just in Sydney, but across Australia. In addition, Wake Up’s Travel Desk can assist you with Work & Travel. During their free Travel Talks (every Monday & Thursday), you can chat all about finding work, backpacker jobs, and tailoring your Australia trip to suit your vibe and budget.

ACTIVITY CALENDAR
View Wake Up’s most up-to-date activity schedule at wakeup.com.au/sydney, or see below.

Monday:
• City Bays & Sydney Fish Market Walk - 10:45am
• Travel Talk - Aussie Travel Presentation - 5pm
• Free Pizza Night - 8pm
• Musical Bingo - 8pm
• Live DJs - from 9pm

Tuesday:
• Trivia Night (with cash prizes) - 7pm
• Live DJs - from 9pm

Wednesday:
• Sydney Beaches Walking Tour - 10:45am
• Free Wine & Cheese Night - 8pm
• Free Drinks & Live DJs - 9pm

Thursday:
• Travel Talk - Aussie Travel Presentation - 5pm
• Live DJs - from 9pm

Friday:
• City Orientation Walking Tour - 10:45am
• Free Drinks & Social Meetup - 8:30pm

Saturday:
• Glebe Markets Walk - 10:45am
• Beer Pong Tournament (with cash prizes) - 7:30pm
• Free Drinks & Social Night - 8:30pm

Sunday:
• City Pub Crawl ($15)

T&Cs
• Guests must be 18+
• All guests must provide a valid photo ID (international passport or driver’s license) at the time of check-in
• The credit card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in
• Please read the 'House Rules' prior to booking