Budget accommodation

Australian Sunrise Lodge
Billabong Gardens
Glebe Village Backpackers
Hotel Formule 1 Kings Cross
Maze Backpackers
Sinclairs Bondi Junction
Sydney Backpackers
Sinclairs Surry Hills
Wake Up

Disclaimer

The University provides the list of privately operated hotels for your convenience. They are not owned, managed or operated by the University. The University is not able to, and does not, assess the suitability of the hotels, nor does it accept any responsibility or liability in relation to any matter arising out of any contact or arrangements between a student and accommodation venue. Any arrangements are strictly between the student and the hotel. Each student has the responsibility in assessing the hotel facilities and its suitability.

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Australian Sunrise Lodge

This popular inner-city hotel has everything you need at budget rates. Private rooms look out over the leafy hotel garden. All rooms have queen size beds, a TV, refrigerator, hot water jug, tea & coffee, microwave, toaster, plates, cups, spoons etc. Hotel facilities include a guest kitchen fully equipped with cooking utensils, rice-cookers etc, guest lounge area, public telephone, garden courtyard with barbecue and an office with fax and email facilities. The 422 bus to the University of Technology Sydney campus stops right at the hotel door - the trip to UTS and Sydney University takes just a few minutes. The 422 also takes you downtown to Darling Harbour, Chinatown, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. You can also catch the 370 bus from the hotel to the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales or to Coogee beach, one of Sydney's most popular surfing beaches. Newtown railway station and St. Peters railway station are both five minutes walk from the hotel. Cosmopolitan King St. Newtown, where the hotel is located, has everything! Banks, post office, supermarkets, food markets, cinema, pubs, shops, galleries, clothes, handcrafts and about 100 cheap-eats cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of food. It's a favourite meeting place for Sydney residents, students and tourists. The friendly staff at Australian Sunrise Lodge will help you with information about living in Sydney.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.australiansunriselodge.com (opens an external site).

Billabong Gardens

Specifically designed and built for the budget traveller. Awarded 5 Backpacks for service and facilities by the NRMA. Billabong Gardens offers you superb accommodation with all the features of the more expensive motels without the cost. Choose your own style of accommodation: from ensuite motel-style rooms, to Sydney's finest Bacpacker dormitories. Billabong Gardens is situated in Newtown, on the fringe of Sydney's inner city just 10 minutes from the city centre. Fast public transport links us to all the major sights such as the Rocks, Darling Harbour and Circular Quay. Packed with "cheap-eat" restaurants, eclectic shops, supermarkets, cinema, post office and banks, Newtown is a vibrant suburb fast becoming known as the 'Greenwich Village' of Sydney. Facilities include a solar heated pool/spa fully equipped modern kitchen and laundry, indoor & outdoor dining areas, tropical garden courtyard, TV common room with internet facilities, games area with ping pong, billiards and gym set, safety deposit box, free luggage storage, full tour booking service and security parking.

For further information and bookings view the website:
www.billabonggardens.com.au (opens an external site).

Glebe Village Backpackers

Room combinations include comfortable doubles, four or six share and larger more affordable dormitories. The rooms are cleaned daily all guests are supplied with fresh linen and towels in double rooms. Glebe Village is different. Play a game of table tennis. Relax in the garden courtyards or have a traditional Aussie BBQ. Go out and play whilst enjoying the security of being within the village grounds. There is also a spacious indoor TV lounge and communal areas. No stay at Glebe Village is complete with out experiencing a big breakfast from the cafe - eggs, bacon, sausages and toast served outside in the main courtyard. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch from 7.30 to 12.30. There is also a fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Glebe Village is a smaller hostel so it is quite likely the queue for the showers will be shorter and the staff are more likely to remember your name. Imagine all the other backpackers you are likely to meet at the wine and cheese nights, pub-crawls and BBQ's. You'll be part of the family in no time. Take a walk down Glebe Point Road, the village is close to alternative markets, cafes offering cheap eats, bars, bookshops, affordable clothes and craft stores. Sydney central is only 10 minutes away.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.glebevillage.com (opens an external site).

Wake Up

Wake up! Sydney's best hostel with great facilities (cafe, Internet, bar, travel information) in an ideal location. It's independently run - so there's no rules, memberships, curfews or restrictions. Wake up! Sydney Central is close to transport, shops and tourist attractions. It's opposite local and interstate trains, buses and airport link, and is an easy walk to the CBD, nightclubs and pubs, Chinatown and Darling Harbour.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.wakeup.com.au (opens an external site).

Sinclairs Bondi Junction

Sinclairs of Bondi Budget accommodation offers is simply, clean honest accommodation at an affordable price. Sinclairs Bondi is situated in an Art Deco 1920's house that has been completely renovated, with the needs of the budget guest in mind. With a communal kitchen on each floor, and a tasty breakfast included in the price.The range of rooms covers single and double rooms with en-suite facilities or communal bathrooms, as well as rooms that give an opportunity to share with friends to cut down on costs.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.sinclairsbondi.com.au (opens an external site).

Maze Backpackers

You want fun, you want excitement, you want freedom of choice, but most of all you want a place to stay that has everything Sydney has to offer on your doorstep The maze has funky staff, heaps of free activities and a cool atmosphere. No sterile stuff here. We have more doubles and twins than any other Sydney hostel yet also have loads of dorms and singles. Our city centre location enables immediate access to a variety of shops, nightclubs, restaurants and bars. Darling Harbour, The Opera House, China Town, Oxford Street and all Sydney's attractions are only a short walk away. Built in 1908 the hotel has loads of charm and a district heritage feel. The maze offers a variety of affordable single and double rooms. Enjoy the comforts of home in our large, modern lounges and TV areas. First time in Sydney - no worries! Our city walking trips will have you feeling like a local in no time. And for those who want to venture further afield, our staff can get you on the best tours Sydney has to offer from the beautiful scenery of the Blue Mountains to the wild jump from a plane! The Maze is a great alternative to your other large central Sydney hostels. It has no travel agency, yet is surrounded by budget travel agencies. It has no bar, yet is surrounded by great backpacker bars. Maze Backpackers has heaps of facilities in house and more double and twin rooms than any backpackers in Sydney. Add all this stuff together, throw in some chilled out backpackers and you end up with great value accommodation in a location that allows you to be yourself, do your thing and "go your own way" hassle free.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.mazebackpackers.com (opens an external site).

Sydney Backpackers

Sydney Backpackers is a brand new purpose built hostel in a beautiful heritage building located right in the heart of Sydney's vibrant city. There are rooms and dorms for 2 to 8 people in a very friendly 'Home away from Home' atmosphere. There is Foxtel satellite TV, fridge and lockers in every one of our air-conditioned, fully serviced rooms. With all the social events and 'in house' fun happening at Sydney Backpackers, there's never a dull moment, whether you're enjoying an Aussie style BBQ or sunbaking on the rooftop terrace!

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.sydneybackpackers.com (opens an external site).

Sinclairs Surry Hills

We have cosy, comfortable rooms, which have all been recently re-furbished, and the aim of Sinclairs of Surry Hills is to be pleasing to those who place priority on clean, secure accommodation at an affordable price. We are close to shops and restaurants, and wonderfully situated for Sydney's most famous festivals, and the night club circuit. Public transport is readily available, and both the Airport and our wonderful Harbor are within easy reach, using either bus or train.Our competitive weekly prices and our budget nightly rates will make certain that there is a bit over, in your pocket, to have one extra fling in the city, or spend a bit more on one of the tempting boutiques. For those with a longer stay in mind, please talk to us about our long term arrangements, tailored to suit the business people who need a home for a minimum of a month. We can provide you with all your requirements, at a really budget monthly price, until you have found your ideal flat or alternate accommodation. This offer is aimed at workers transferring interstate or internationally, and gives a solid base to help you settle in Sydney.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.sinclairs.com.au/surryhills/hill_location.php (opens an external site).

Hotel Formule 1 Kings Cross

Tel 02 9326 0300 Email e5675-re@accor.com.au

Minutes walk from Kings Cross train station and Kings Cross' wide variety of restaurants, bars and food outlets, Hotel Formule 1 Kings Cross offers some of the most affordable accommodation in Sydney.

Within walking distance of Sydney CBD, Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Recreation centre, Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum and Botanical Gardens, the hotel offers rooms with a queen size bed and double or single bunk, air-conditioning, remote control TV, clock radio and private ensuite.

Hotel Formule 1 is the benchmark of budget accommodation in Australia. Formule 1 is one of the fastest growing hotel brands in Australia, located in city and regional areas, close to airports, transport and food outlets. Formule 1 has more than 370 Hotels world wide, with 18 hotels in NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC and now WA.

Internet facilities and vending machines are standard in all Formule 1 Hotels. A Continental buffet breakfast is also available daily for only $6 per person. A 24 hour check in service is available at all Hotel Formule 1 locations; please advise the hotel on booking.

For further information and bookings view the website:
http://www.accorhotels.com.au/5675/detail/default.aspx (opens an external site).