Wake Up! Sydney Central — $189 a night, 47% below comparable Sydney hotels
Rare pricemeasured against 39 comparable hotels
Wake Up! Sydney Central, Sydney. 5-star, room only. 1 night from Tuesday 13 October 2026, 2 adults, non-refundable. Comparable hotels $356; today $189.
· Verified bookable at the supplier when published, 13 Sep 2026, 07:27 UTC — 3h ago. Written 13 Sep 2026, from the numbers as they stood then.
Against comparable Sydney hotels
the comparison the claim was measured on, frozen when it was published47% below the median of 39 comparable Sydney hotels for the same stay — the same dates, the same length, the same rate class.
Eight in ten comparable Sydney hotels fall between $193 and $532 for this stay. This one is $189.
How we measured this
3 nights recorded so far, tracking since 7 Sep 2026 — the chart appears at 7 nights.
We’ve recorded 3 nights of prices for this room at a 30-day lead; their median is $198. The claim is measured against 39 comparable Sydney hotels, median $356. At publication this stay was $189 for 1 night.
About this hotel
what our rates supplier lists for itPhotos
· Sydney
509 Pitt Street, 2000 Sydney
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out by 10:00
What guests scored
What guests scored over 3,660 reviews · 8 Jan 2026
- Location
- 8.9
- Service
- 8.6
- Amenities
- 8.4
- Food and Beverage
- 8.4
- Value for Money
- 8.3
- Overall Experience
- 8.2
- Room Quality
- 8.1
- Cleanliness
- 7.9
The property
Vibrant Onsite Bar and Nightclub
Wake Up Sydney Central features a lively onsite bar/nightclub, perfect for guests looking to unwind and socialize after a day of exploring Sydney. With live DJs and bands, the Side Bar offers a great party atmosphere for an unforgettable night.
Convenient Location in Sydney CBD
Situated in the heart of Sydney’s backpacking hub, Wake Up Sydney Backpackers is just a short walk from Chinatown and Darling Harbour. With easy access to public transport, iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are within reach, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
Range of Free Activities and Amenities
Guests at Wake Up Sydney Central can enjoy a variety of free activities including city walks, trivia nights, and pizza nights. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception, secure lockers, and modern rooms with large windows. Additionally, guests can dine at Roy's Cafe & Bistro or relax in the guest lounge area while watching movies each night.
The room in this deal
Double Room with Private Bathroomthis deal
- Sleeps
- sleeps 2
- Size
- 9 m²
- Beds
- 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
- Board
- room only
The double room offers air conditioning, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This double room provides heating, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit has 1 bed.
In this room
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
and 6 more
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
The other room types this hotel lists (10) — none of them is this deal
These are not part of this deal. We have measured no price for them, and the button above books only the room named above.
- Double Room with Shared Bathroomsleeps 2 · 9 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
- Twin Room with Shared Bathroomsleeps 2 · 9 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age limit 18 - 40 years old only)sleeps 1 · 14 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age limit 18 - 40 years old only)sleeps 1 · 22 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age limit 18 - 40 years old only)sleeps 1 · 15 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age limit 18 - 40 years old only)sleeps 1 · 15 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Double Room, Ensuitesleeps 2 · 9 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
- Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age limit 18 - 40 years old only)sleeps 1 · 15 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Triple Room with Shared Bathroomsleeps 3 · 12 m² · 1 twin bed, 90–130 cm wide and 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
- Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age limit 18 - 40 years old only)sleeps 1 · 25 m² · 1 bunk bed
Facilities
What the hotel lists
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Air conditioning
- Shared kitchen
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
and 50 more
Getting there
- Car hire
In the room
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Tour desk
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Food and drink
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet and work
- Fax/photocopying
Services
- Luggage storage
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Accessibility and safety
- Non-smoking throughout
- 24-hour security
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
Other
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Lockers
- Evening entertainment
- Adult only
- Nightclub/DJ
- Entertainment staff
- Wine/champagne
- Coffee Shop on site
- Cashless payment available
- Food delivered to guest room
- Walking tours
- Tour/class on local culture
- Live music/performance
- Themed dinner nights
- Pub crawls
- Happy hour
- Bingo
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Key card access
Good to know before you book
- Pets are not allowed.
- Adults only — children are not accommodated.
- Please note that children 17 years and under cannot be accommodated at Wake Up! Sydney Central.
- Please note that as Side Bar is located beneath rooms, you can expect some noise during the night with the bar closing at 03:00.
- Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card. Credit card used at the time of reservation must be presented upon checkin. For last minute, multiple person reservations (in periods of high demand) it may not be possible to put all occupants in the same room. We shall certainly do our best though!
- Christmas and New Year Bookings
- The full remaining cost of any booking for stays between the 20th of December and the 7th of January (inclusive) must be paid at the time of booking. Payment will be processed using the credit card that you nominated at the time of your booking, and will be nonrefundable. If the credit card you nominated is not chargeable, you will be contacted by management, and should no chargeable credit card be provided, your booking will be canceled.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
- A deposit may be required at the property.
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How this hotel behaves
median for one refundable night, 2 adults, from today forward · 32 forward prices across 11 monthsfrom today →usually $178
October 2026: $189 a night. November 2026: $185 a night. December 2026: $178 a night. January 2027: $227 a night. February 2027: $192 a night. March 2027: $211 a night. April 2027: $158 a night. May 2027: $137 a night. June 2027: $139 a night. July 2027: $138 a night. August 2027: $140 a night.
In October a single refundable night here runs $189 at the median. This deal is a different product — 1 nights, non-refundable, priced 30 days ahead — and the claim above compares it with 39 comparable Sydney hotels priced for the same stay when we published, not with these one-night rates. On the last sweep, among the 39 comparable hotels we priced for a single night, this room was 4th cheapest.
Cheapest and dearest months, and every way we price this room →
Not these dates?
the cheapest nights we have priced at this hotel, in date order- Thu, 22 Apr 2027$158
- Sat, 8 May 2027$158
- Sun, 16 May 2027$137
- Mon, 24 May 2027$136
- Tue, 1 Jun 2027$140
- Wed, 9 Jun 2027$139
- Thu, 17 Jun 2027$137
- Sun, 11 Jul 2027$139
- Mon, 19 Jul 2027$137
- Tue, 27 Jul 2027$137
- Wed, 4 Aug 2027$137
- Thu, 12 Aug 2027$140
Prices we recorded for one refundable night, two adults — not offers, and not this deal’s stay. Checking re-prices that night with the hotel and opens our checkout; the live rate may differ from the one we recorded.
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