The Downing Hostel

Castlereagh Street 253, Sydney, Australia - Next to World Square

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, The Downing Hostel Sydney hotel lies an 8-minute walk from the dignified art - deco Anzac Memorial. This hotel also provides guests with baggage storage.

Location

The 2-star hotel is located not far from Belmore Park, while the Anglican St James Parish Church is 1.4 km away. You will enjoy your visit to the Massive steel Sydney Harbour Arch Bridge, a 10-minute drive from the Downing. Central Park is within a few blocks of this property. The closest train station to the hotel is Museum, which is 150 metres away.

Food & Drinks

Serving Italian dishes, Macchiato Wood Fire Pizza & Coffee Roastery is an 8-minute walk away.

Why choose The Downing Hostel Sydney

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  • Happy Hour for hostel guests

  • 4, 6, and 8 bed dorms available

  • 15 minutes train ride from Airport

  • Shared bathrooms and FREE WIFI

Main amenities

  • On-site Dining

General
  • On-site Dining
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Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining options

  • Restaurant

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Check-in 29 Oct 2026
Check-out 30 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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