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12 Hostels in Kensington

Best Kensington hostels with breakfast included

Among the 4 accommodations in Kensington, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast included

Yha Sydney Central - Kensington
8.4 10732 reviews

Yha Sydney Central

hostel, Sydney
YHA Sydney Central is located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, just opposite Central Station and a short walk from the Haymarket light rail stop, making it easy to explore the city. The hostel has received very good user ratings, excellent location ratings, and good cleanliness ratings.
YHA Sydney Central offers a range of accommodation options, from shared rooms to private rooms, to suit different budgets and preferences. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, a sauna, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a terrace with panoramic city views.
The Pacific House - Kensington
8.3 2727 reviews

The Pacific House

hostel, Sydney
The Pacific House hostel is conveniently located in Sydney, close to Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and The Royal Botanic Gardens, making it ideal for exploring the city's cultural attractions. The hostel has consistently received very good ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
The accommodation features a shared lounge and terrace, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and bar, or prepare their own food in the shared kitchen, and benefit from a range of amenities including air conditioning, parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Social Hotel, Sydney - Kensington
8.3 1239 reviews

The Social Hotel, Sydney

hostel, Sydney
The Social Hotel is located in the trendy Darlinghurst district, a short walk from Oxford Street and a 10-minute drive from Sydney's city centre. This hostel has received consistently high ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience.
The hotel offers a range of rooms and apartments, some with kitchens and balconies. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city, a restaurant, a bar, and a garden.
Tequila Sunrise Potts Point - Kensington
8.3 3557 reviews

Tequila Sunrise Potts Point

hostel, Sydney
The Tequila Sunrise Potts Point is a hostel situated in the Potts Point district of Sydney, a 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and 10 minutes on foot from the Royal Botanic Gardens.
This accommodation offers rooms with air conditioning and heating, a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and a terrace with views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with complimentary breakfast provided.

Best Kensington hostels with a locker

Mad Monkey Downtown - Kensington
8.2 1543 reviews

Mad Monkey Downtown

hostel, Sydney
Mad Monkey Downtown hostel is situated in Kings Cross, Sydney, a two-minute walk from Kings Cross railway station, offering easy access to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
This Sydney hostel boasts a rooftop terrace with city skyline views, a courtyard, fitness centre, and organises daily social events including discounted pub crawls, alongside amenities including ultrafast WiFi and a games room within its single building.
The Alison Randwick - Kensington
No reviews

The Alison Randwick

hostel, Sydney
The Alison Randwick guesthouse is conveniently located in Randwick, Sydney, offering easy access to Bondi Beach, Hyde Park, and Darling Harbour, though precise distances aren't specified.
This 2-star establishment features a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, parking, business facilities including a conference room, and offers tour booking assistance, laundry services, and an ATM.
Landing Pads Brunswick - Kensington
9.3 67 reviews

Landing Pads Brunswick

hostel, Melbourne
Landing Pads Brunswick is situated in the Brunswick district of Melbourne, just 2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo and 5.5 km from the Melbourne City Conference Centre. The hostel is highly rated by guests, receiving excellent scores for location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
This shared accommodation offers a single bedroom and bathroom, suitable for one guest. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, garden, lounge, and terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and evening entertainment.
Mad Monkey Kings Cross - Kensington
9.1 2452 reviews

Mad Monkey Kings Cross

hostel, Sydney
Mad Monkey Kings Cross is situated in the Kings Cross district, a lively area just 1.5 kilometres from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with a relaxed atmosphere and numerous bars and restaurants. The hostel is highly rated by guests, receiving very good marks for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
This hostel offers a comfortable stay with a single bedroom and bathroom. Guests can enjoy free amenities including Wi-Fi, secure lockers, tea and coffee, and a TV room. A restaurant, a fitness centre and parking are also available on site.

Frequently asked questions about hostels in Kensington

  • What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Kensington?

    The most affordable way to get to Kensington is by public transport. The area is well-served by buses and trains, and you can purchase a day pass for unlimited travel.
  • What are the best hostels in Kensington?

    Among the hostels in Kensington, Wake Up Sydney - Hostel, Yha Sydney Harbour and Lord Wolseley Hotel are the most popular ones.

  • What should you know before renting a hostel in Kensington?

    Kensington has a good selection of hostels, but it's always a good idea to book in advance, especially during peak season. Check the reviews online and consider the location of the hostel in relation to your interests.
  • What are the best hostels with a pool in Kensington?

    Wake Up Sydney - Hostel, Yha Sydney Central and Mad Monkey Potts Point are the best hostels with a pool in Kensington.

  • What's the best time of the year to visit Kensington?

    The best time to visit Kensington is during the spring and autumn months (September to November and March to May), when the weather is pleasant and the city is less crowded.
  • What are the best hostels for families and kids in Kensington?

    The best hostels for families and kids in Kensington are Yha Sydney Harbour, Little Coogee Hotel and The Social Hotel - Sydney.

  • Where in Kensington can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?

    The best areas to stay in a hostel are around Kensington Road and the surrounding streets. This area is close to public transport, shops, and restaurants.
  • What are the best pet friendly hostels in Kensington?

    The best pet friendly hostels in Kensington are Little Coogee Hotel, Podbed Sydney and Surry Stays.

  • What are the best hostels with parking in Kensington?

    Wake Up Sydney - Hostel, Yha Sydney Harbour and Yha Sydney Central are the best hostels with parking in Kensington.

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Best Kensington hostels with air conditioning

The Pod Sydney - Kensington
8.7 700 reviews

The Pod Sydney

hostel, Sydney
The Pod Sydney offers capsule accommodation in Sydney's Central Business District, a 10-minute walk from Central Train Station and within 656 metres of Capitol Theatre.
This hostel provides free WiFi, air-conditioned pods with king single beds, a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave, and is a 10-minute walk from Central Train Station.
Little Drifter Surry Hills - Kensington
8.1 2505 reviews

Little Drifter Surry Hills

hostel, Sydney
Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney, is located less than 10 minutes' walk from Sydney Central Train Station and within a 10-minute walk of Surry Hills' shops and restaurants, with Darling Harbour a 25-minute walk away.
This backpackers' hostel offers free WiFi, a communal kitchen, organised activities including musical bingo and karaoke, and complimentary Sunday pancakes, with check-out between 08:00 and 10:00.
Bounce Melbourne - Kensington
8.4 4451 reviews

Bounce Melbourne

hostel, Melbourne
Selina Central Melbourne is directly opposite Flinders Street Station, a two-minute walk from St Paul's Cathedral and Federation Square, placing you in the heart of Melbourne's bustling city centre. The 3.5-star hotel has received very good user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers.
The accommodation offers a range of private rooms with modern amenities, plus a shared kitchen and communal lounge with Netflix for socialising. Guests can enjoy a bar, a fitness centre, and a spa, along with free Wi-Fi and luggage storage.
Brunsi Hostel - Kensington
8.2 8 reviews

Brunsi Hostel

hostel, Melbourne
Brunsi Hostel offers a convenient base in Melbourne, located approximately 1.5 kilometres from Melbourne Zoo and within a few kilometres of the Melbourne City Conference Centre and Melbourne Museum.
This establishment provides 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and can accommodate up to 6 guests, featuring air conditioning and free WiFi, with an electric kettle and microwave available for your use.

Best Kensington hostels with laundry available

Summer House Kings Cross - Kensington
8.1 2597 reviews

Summer House Kings Cross

hostel, Sydney
Summer House Kings Cross is situated in Woolloomooloo, a lively district just 1 kilometre from Kings Cross Station and Hyde Park, and less than a 5-minute drive from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. It has received very good ratings for location and overall experience, with a good rating for cleanliness.
The hostel offers a range of private rooms and dormitories, including female-only options. Guests can enjoy a garden with BBQ facilities, a bar, a fitness centre, and a self-service laundry.
Coogee Beachside Hostel - Kensington
8.1 2017 reviews

Coogee Beachside Hostel

hostel, Sydney
Mad Monkey Coogee Beach is situated directly opposite Coogee Beach, a short walk from Coogee Bay Hotel and Coogee Pavilion, in a lively area with plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with excellent location and good cleanliness ratings.
The accommodation has a communal kitchen, a guest lounge with satellite TV, and self-service laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy free use of fishing equipment and snorkeling gear, and the hostel is above FNKY Coogee Beach, a lively new bar.
Siesta Sydney - Kensington
8.3 5706 reviews

Siesta Sydney

hostel, Sydney
Siesta Sydney offers budget-friendly lodgings in a central Sydney location, within walking distance of King Street, Wynyard Park, and the Sydney Harbour Circle Walk.
The hotel features 10-square-metre rooms, sleeping up to two guests, with amenities including a sauna, spa, and on-site laundry facilities; group bookings (maximum four rooms) are accepted.
Mad Monkey Kings Cross - Kensington
9.1 2452 reviews

Mad Monkey Kings Cross

hostel, Sydney
Mad Monkey Kings Cross is situated in the Kings Cross district, a lively area just 1.5 kilometres from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with a relaxed atmosphere and numerous bars and restaurants. The hostel is highly rated by guests, receiving very good marks for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
This hostel offers a comfortable stay with a single bedroom and bathroom. Guests can enjoy free amenities including Wi-Fi, secure lockers, tea and coffee, and a TV room. A restaurant, a fitness centre and parking are also available on site.
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