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About this property
Prime Location: The Downing Hostel in Sydney offers a central position with Central Station less than 0.6 mi away. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 5 mi from the property. Nearby attractions include the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Circular Quay, each 1.2 mi distant. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features adults-only rooms with private and express check-in and check-out services. Each room includes a shower and shared bathroom, ensuring a pleasant stay. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
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Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- The Downing Bar
- CuisineAustralian • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Hey Chu
- CuisineAsian
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of The Downing Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
Living Area
- Fireplace
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Express check-in/out
- LaundryAdditional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
House rulesThe Downing Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine printMust-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.