9.3
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62 USD
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The Pod Sydney - Hostel in Sydney

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Australia, Sydney, Level 6, 396 Pitt Street
● Center: 990 m
🌞 Beach - 47 min
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Bed in Dorm
Bed in Dorm
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
62 USD
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
62 USD
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Run of House
Run of House
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Standard room
Standard room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Standard Triple room
3 x
Standard Triple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Standard Quadruple room
4 x
Standard Quadruple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Standard Family room
Standard Family room
Family room with internet, air conditioner and shower
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Standard Quadruple Family room
4 x
Standard Quadruple Family room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Double Family room
Standard Double Family room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Double room with city view
Standard Double room with city view
Shared bathroom
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Standard Triple room with city view
3 x
Standard Triple room with city view
Shared bathroom
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Standard Triple Family room
3 x
Standard Triple Family room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Sextuple Family room
6 x
Standard Sextuple Family room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Single Family room
Standard Single Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Cottage
Cottage
Shared bathroom
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Description

Hotel opened in 2016, renovated in 2017. In this hotel 10 rooms.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Quiet Hours: Guests are required to keep quiet between 22:00–09:00
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, JSB, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoking areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Ticket assistance
  • Television in lobby
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Reception desk
Rooms
  • Fridge
  • Family room
  • Smoke Detector
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Common kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave oven
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Parking
  • Parking nearby
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • First Aid Kit
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 3150 m. It takes 47 minutes To the beach!

Street view

Video: 「TravelPZ」 Review The Pod Sydney

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Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
Service
11.02.2026 stev.chang
I stayed here for 3 nights during my solo trip to Sydney.
The location is excellent—it’s only a 10-minute walk to Central Station, making it so easy to get around. The whole place was spotless, and I was really impressed by the staff's attitude—they were so welcoming and helpful! As it’s a hostel, I was surprised by how spacious the beds were; it made my stay very comfortable. Best of all, it's incredibly affordable.
It was a wonderful experience overall. Without a doubt, I'll stay here again next time I visit Sydney!
21.11.2025 Guest
Very clean and well-maintained hostel. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They were always there to help when I needed assistance.
18.11.2025 Shashashashayou
A perfect stay experience, the bedroom environment is very quiet. The front desk provides disposable body wash and shampoo. Considering the prices of other hotels in Sydney, this place offers excellent value for money.
Here are some benefits for direct booking:
Late check-out at 12 PM (upon request)
Fresh towels provided daily
Bed cleaning every 3 days
One free laundry use (for stays of 3+ nights)
Flexible date changes (applies even to non-refundable bookings)
Luggage storage available after check-out (upon request)
17.11.2025 Kuo
My stay at The Pod Sydney was generally positive, especially considering I was traveling solo and staying in a mixed dorm.

The Location deserves a perfect 5/5. It is truly exceptional—right in the heart of the city and just steps away from public transport, making it incredibly easy to get to all the main attractions.

Cleanliness was also very good (4/5). The common areas and bathrooms were well-maintained and tidy.

However, I rated both Service and Facilities as Okay (3/5). While the staff was courteous, the check-in process felt a bit slow, and I didn't feel the communal facilities truly stood out. For instance, the common room felt small for the number of guests.

Overall, if a prime location and good cleanliness are your top priorities as a solo traveler, The Pod Sydney is a solid choice. Just manage your expectations regarding the facilities and service efficiency.
28.09.2025 John152
Had a lovely stay. Will definitely recommend and be back soon. Thank you the pod
03.08.2025 Reece96
Nice spot, walkable to everything and in a good busy area. Staff are friendly and facilities were great and very clean. Enjoyed my stay. Not the most sociable though, I would stay again but don’t expect to really meet people here. More for somewhere nice to sleep.
29.05.2025 Mi
Close to central train station, bed and its environment are all very clean and neat. 👍🏻👍🏻
06.05.2025 Guest
Super clean hostel with great facilities and location, perfect if you want a night to relax. Not really sociable as most people staying there are working. But was perfect for a night stay before the airport as the train station is only a 8 minute walk away
06.12.2024 Anonymous
The best hostel for solo travellers. I was a bit hesitant at first given that the only available room was the mixed dorm. However, the room is clean, quiet, enough space for luggages. I think the best thing I noticed is the cleanliness and the travellers who were checking in because they are all well-mannered. It was a bummer that it was fully booked on my last day on Sydney. I transferred to a different hostel across the street and just massive comparison.

Can bring big luggage here, there is a lift!!!
06.12.2024 Anonimnyy
The best hostel for solo travellers. I was a bit hesitant at first given that the only available room was the mixed dorm. However, the room is clean, quiet, enough space for luggages. I think the best thing I noticed is the cleanliness and the travellers who were checking in because they are all well-mannered. It was a bummer that it was fully booked on my last day on Sydney. I transferred to a different hostel across the street and just massive comparison.

Can bring big luggage here, there is a lift!!!
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Restaurant «Thanon KhaoSan» (1 min)
413 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Reviews
01.01.2018 Kris
Good Thai food....
Nice and presentable on the surface, but have you used the washroom?! Have you been to the lower floor?!
17.12.2017 Kavita
Great food, enough portions. Opens till late. The only drawback for me is sharing table with other people. Busy all the time. Live local Thailand music. I don’t understand it but it was good. A must try place for sure. I missed eating crape so I’m waiting to go back. (The crape stall closes at 11pm).
15.12.2017 MATT
Great pad thai and iced Thai coffee. Friendly staff and a popular spot for local Thais which is a good sign. We will go back.
28.11.2017 Josh
As a fan of Thai food, this place truly delivers. There is a very pleasing aesthetic be with the bricked walls and urban-esque decoration. Service is always extremely quick, and food is very delicious. Highly recommend.
15.11.2017 Tuguy
Great authentic Thai food, loved the live music and atmosphere, all topped off by wonderful service.
restaurant
Zilver Restaurant (4 min)
Ground, 477 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Reviews
09.01.2018 Peter
My most favourite yumcha restaurant in Sydney! Take a group or take a date for some early morning yumcha.

Food: 10/10 delicious and perfect
Service: 7/10 expect the usual service
Ambiance: 9/10 simply beautiful

Worth it? Definitely a must try if you love yumcha!!
24.12.2017 Duncan
The food and service are so good I hope you like it too and rate it 5 stars. They have all the food that you can imagine and it is so delicious.
29.11.2017 blancohombre
Arguably the best yum cha in Sydney. Great quality and new innovative items added to the menu constantly.
05.11.2017 Ace
One of my favourite yum cha places. Service is great expect for the 'managers' dressed in black who attempt to avoid any physical work. Yum cha selection is great and the trolley ladies are always kind and hospitable. Avoid ordering an alcoholic beverage and just drink the tea for goodness sake.
02.11.2017 Derek
English skills lacking; ordered 3 times and still got it wrong. Authentic atmosphere, but menu is huge and gives the impression for the possibility for prepared, reheated items. Carpet is dirty.
restaurant
Cafe «The Canopy» (4 min)
157 Liverpool St, (ground floor), Sydney NSW 2000
Reviews
04.01.2018 Julia
Very nice place for lunch, huge portions, not expensive, extremely friendly service.
02.11.2017 Tim
Very slow service - was supposed to collect a takeaway lunch salad that took 15 mins to prepare.
26.10.2017 Aehan
Not the best. Absolutely overpriced and presentation and the service wasn’t good as there were not enough staff. Food was below average and no next time
25.10.2017 Kavien
Overpriced and food doesn't value for that price,and no quality.the service was bit poor. They don't have enough time to care for customers, ?
31.08.2017 Chris
came in for a work lunch, we had pre-ordered via email. There was no soap in the bathroom, advised the manager, he said he'd take a look & never got back to me. I then asked the waitress who went into the bathroom, came out & never got back to me. I then asked the manager again & he came out of the bathroom with soap still on his hands held up as if I were incapable of operating the soap dispenser but clearly the waitress had fixed it without advising anyone. Of the pre-ordered meals, they had left one out and advised we never ordered it yet we had email confirmation that we infact had.Poor service, food was sub-par and above all, overpriced. Would definitely avoid.

Frequently asked questions about The Pod Sydney - Hostel

How much does it cost to stay at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

The cost of staying in The Pod Sydney - Hostel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 62 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from The Pod Sydney - Hostel to the nearest beach?

It takes 47 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

Which room categories are available in the The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

You can book Run of House, Bed in Dorm, Bed in Dorm (female dorm), Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Triple room, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Family room, Standard Quadruple Family room, Standard Double room, Standard Double Family room, Standard Double room with city view, Standard Triple room with city view, Standard Triple Family room, Standard Sextuple Family room, Standard Single Family room, Cottage in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pod Sydney - Hostel?

Check-in at The Pod Sydney - Hostel is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 11:00.

Does The Pod Sydney have a pool?

No, The Pod Sydney does not have a pool for guests.

Are pets allowed at The Pod Sydney?

No, pets are not allowed at The Pod Sydney.

Does The Pod Sydney serve breakfast?

No, The Pod Sydney does not provide breakfast.

How to get to The Pod Sydney from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Sydney Airport, located about 14 mins from hotel by car (12.7 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at The Pod Sydney?

The cancellation policy at The Pod Sydney depends on your room type and booking terms.

Does The Pod Sydney offer airport transfers?

No, The Pod Sydney does not provide airport transfers for guests.

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