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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: Maze Backpackers - Located steps from Capitol Theatre. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. YHA Sydney Harbour - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wynyard Station and Sydney Circular Quay Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a rooftop terrace. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Central Light Rail Station and Capitol Square Light Rail Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. YHA Sydney Central - 2-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and a restaurant. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The Village Bondi Beach - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Bondi Beach. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Sydney, one of Expedia’s 54 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 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Sydney is 867 mm.

Overall, Sydney is known for its museums, restaurants and theatres. Major attractions include Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Get out into nature with places such as Manly Beach, The Domain and Hyde Park. Cultural attractions include Theatre Royal, Museum of Sydney and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

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.