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By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: Sydney Central YHA - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Central Light Rail Station and Capitol Square Light Rail Station. Property features include free WiFi, an indoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers, lockers and linens. Sydney Harbour YHA - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Circular Quay. Property features include free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and an arcade/games room. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. Wake Up! Sydney - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Central Light Rail Station and Sydney Central Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with showers and linens. The Pod Sydney - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Square Light Rail Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers, free toiletries and coffee/tea makers. Maze Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Square Light Rail Station. Guests can enjoy a shared/communal kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You’ll find showers and linens in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Sydney, one of Expedia’s 63 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Sydney is 1181 mm.

Overall, Sydney is known for its museums, restaurants and theatres. Major attractions include Sydney Opera House, Manly Beach and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Get out into nature with places such as Hyde Park, Balmoral Beach and Bronte Beach. Cultural attractions include International Convention Centre Sydney, Theatre Royal and Museum of Sydney.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Sydney in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Sydney Airport (SYD), 5.3 mi (8.6 km) away. An alternative is Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), which is 53.5 mi (86.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Martin Place Station, Wynyard Station and St. James Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Sydney Circular Quay Station, Exhibition Centre Station or Sydney Central Station.