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The Downing Hostel, 253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney -(888) 406-7656
Area: City Centre - Darling Harbor
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3.7
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.7 out of 5 (406 Ratings)
0.7 miles ICC Sydney
v9 mins driving
t15 mins walking
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Hotel Description
Surrounded by restaurants cafes and clubs in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District) The Downing Hostel features free WiFi shared kitchen facilities and an on-site bar/restaurant. It is 492 feet from Hyde Park and 2 minutes' walk from Museum Railway Station. The Downing Hostel is 15 minutes' walk from Central Station and bus terminal. Sydney Opera House is 1.6 mi from the hostel. It is 15-minute train from Sydney International Airport. The front desk can help organize a range of activities including archery bowling and tennis. The adults-only Downing Hostel Sydney offers private and dormitory rooms. All guests have access to shared bathroom facilities and free laundry and ironing facilities. There is a bistro downstairs which offers a variety of meals. Guests can store their valuables in the office if required.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Bar
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Karaoke
` Hiking
` Cycling
` Fax/photocopying
` Private check-in/check-out
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Evening entertainment
` Adult only
` Accessible parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Off-Site parking
` Picnic Area
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Outdoor furniture
` Pub crawls
` Movie nights
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Electronic room key
` Audible alarm
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Tour services
` Sustainable Property
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The Downing Hostel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.7 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Liam Tue, 19 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: I checked into this hostel for just the week and ended up staying for 7 months! The family unit here is really special. I can’t recommend this hostel enough to anyone staying in Sydney, it really became a home away from home for me.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Bagus Mon, 11 August 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Hartwell Sat, 9 August 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Ella Sat, 9 August 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Gizelle Thu, 7 August 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Sun, 3 August 2025

Apart from noisy outside, generally...

Liked: Location
Disliked: Noisy outside, probably due to the location. Also cold in winter night.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Andrea Mon, 28 July 2025

Passable

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Edwar Sun, 27 July 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Matisse Thu, 10 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: J'adore le downing hostel !

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Anonymous Tue, 1 July 2025

Good

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