How To Find Cheap Backpacker Accommodation In Sydney New South Wales Australia?

Australia can be expensive and cutting down accommodation cost while backpacking through the most populated city of Sydney can become quite a challenge for a backpacker!

Australia has numerous possibilities in terms of accommodation such as hostels, shared flats, students housing etc.  As a backpacker, you can choose the kind of accommodation that suits you best, fulfils your needs and fits your budget.

Backpacker Hostels in Sydney

Majority of the backpackers choose the option of staying short-term in a hostel.  Generally, hostel stay is easy on your pocket as it costs between AUS $ 20 – AUS $ 30 per night in a dorm and AUS $ 75 – AUS $ 150 for a single room.  

However, the downside of it is that there is a lack of privacy.  As people from different walks of life share a small living space, even though for a short time period, it can cause discomforts of many forms.

Wake Up! Sydney, Billabong Gardens, Summer House Backpackers, Blue parrot backpackers, Big Hostel, King Cross Backpackers are some of the cheapest and clean hostels.  They provide good service to backpackers looking for low-budget accommodation.

The YHA, Base Backpackers and Bunk Backpackers are some of the best-known hostel chains, located in all the bigger cities while you find YHA in most small towns as well.

Renting an Apartment or a House

The best option to have privacy and freedom is to rent an apartment or a house.  

Real estate prices are incredibly high in Sydney.  But rent is cheaper in the suburbs. It costs at least AUS $ 400 per week for a studio apartment in the CBD.  As such, this is also an expensive option and thus might not be suitable for backpackers. Nevertheless, it might be suitable for young emigrants and couples.  

If you are with a couple of friends or family, you can rent an entire house or a flat.

Flat Shares

Sharing a flat with other housemates is cheaper than renting a whole house.  An average flat rent would range from AUS $ 140 – AUS $ 250 per week. If you are a couple, you only need to pay a bit more for the accommodation.  Usually, the tenant is required to pay a deposit of 2 – 4 weeks of rent.

However, the downside of this option is that you will have less privacy.  You also need to know how to live in a community of people with weird habits. But through this option, you get to live in the city centre for a reasonable price.

As a backpacker, you can find suitable accommodation through specialized websites, facebook groups, real estate agencies etc