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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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
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Property surroundings
Restaurants
- CuisineAustralian • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- CuisineAsian
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
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.