About this property

Prime Location: The Downing Hostel in Sydney offers a central position with Central Station less than 1 km away. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 8 km from the property. Nearby attractions include the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Circular Quay, each 2 km distant. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and self-service laundry. Private and express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features adults-only rooms with city views, carpeted and parquet floors, and shared bathrooms with showers. Hypoallergenic bedding and a fireplace provide added comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant offers Australian, Asian, Latin American, and barbecue grill cuisines. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails, catering to halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


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Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Downing Bar
  • Cuisine
    Australian • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Hey Chu
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

The Downing Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property cannot accommodate guests under 18 years of age and over 35 years of age. Children cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please note for group bookings of 4 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

If booking more than one bed in a dormitory room, we cannot guarantee that guests will be allocated the same room.

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.

Please inform The Downing Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.