The Downing Hostel

253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia - Show on map

Situated 6 minutes' walk from Downing Centre, The Downing hostel offers a terrace for guests to unwind. Offering luggage storage, the hotel is just a minute's drive from Market City Shopping Centre.

Location

You can access Pitt Street Mall (1.4 km) and Central Park (1.2 km) as popular shopping choices in the area. The hostel is 16 minutes' stroll from Chinese Garden of Friendship, while sport lovers will appreciate Prince Alfred Park Public Pool, located 13 minutes' stroll away.

Rooms

The 3-star The Downing hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, free Wi-Fi is available. Guests can relax in the shared bathrooms equipped with amenities like a shower.

Food & Drinks

The on-site restaurant, Downing offers food options for dinner. You can enjoy evenings in the lounge bar. This hostel is 5 minutes' walk from Basket Brothers, which offers dishes of healthy cuisine. There is a shared kitchen in the accommodation. This property is 5 minutes' walk from Hay Street bus station and a short way from Capitol Square city rail. Many activities are available on-site, including hiking and cycling.

Why choose The Downing Hostel Sydney

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Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Adults only
  • Board games

Recreation

  • Entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 09:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 35 per night
Check-in 16 Mar 2026
Check-out 17 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia

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    Guests 2 guests

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    Children:

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    Check-in & out
    16 Mar 2026
    17 Mar 2026
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    253 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, Australia

    Important information
    The Downing Hostel
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    from 09:00 until 10:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cots provided in a room.