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title: "Wake Up Sydney, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Wake Up Sydney in Sydney: rated 8.9 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★
# Wake Up Sydney

Haymarket, Sydney, Australia

8.9 ·  Excellent 983 reviews ·  #70 #70 of 463 in Sydney ·  9.4 Location score
## About Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney is a hostel in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 983 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 720 m from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.5 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 100

- **Floors:** 9

- **Opened:** 2002

- **Last renovated:** 2023

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 154

509 PITT STREET

## How Wake Up Sydney scores

Better rated than 87% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **2.5**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **94**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **18**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Western Forecourt</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">720 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Priceline 727 George Street60 m
-   Sydney Observatory250 m
-   Museum of Chinese in Australia290 m
-   4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art290 m
-   Golden Water Mouth Gum Tree300 m
-   Museum Train Station320 m

## Wake Up Sydney: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hostel's tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Wake Up Sydney. The hostel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hostel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Enjoy an entertaining evening alongside your fellow travelers at hostel's very own bar and nightclub. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Wake Up Sydney. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hostel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Wake Up Sydney

### How do guests rate Wake Up Sydney?

Wake Up Sydney has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 983 reviews, which is better than 87% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Wake Up Sydney?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Wake Up Sydney from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Wake Up Sydney close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Wake Up Sydney have?

Wake Up Sydney has 100 rooms on 9 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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