Enjoy Sydney's Vibrant Culture from Sydney Hostels

If you have ever wanted to take a trip to the “Land Down Under” but the prohibitive cost of lodgings have stopped you from doing so, consider Sydney hostels. Hostels in Sydney offer clean, secure accommodations for a fraction of the cost of traditional hotels and bed and breakfast facilities as well as the opportunity to meet and interact with your fellow travelers in ways that can only occur in a Sydney hostel's laid-back, informal environment.

About Hostels
Sydney is not the only city in the world that offers hostels, nor are they just for young singles anymore. In fact, many travelers of all ages are discovering just how economical and enjoyable travel can be when they stay in a hostel.

Sydney's vibrant cultural institutions are more accessible than ever from such facilities. Typically, you will furnish your own bed linens or a sleeping bag as well as bath and toilet supplies. Sydney hostels offer several types of accommodations that range from semi-private rooms for couples and small families to dormitory-style accommodations for singles. Sydney hostels aren't for everyone, but you'll definitely have opportunities to get to know new people and make interesting friends that you would not have in a traditional tourist hotel.

Many Choices
There are no fewer than ten Sydney hostels – some of which are also called “backpackers' hotels” - to choose from in different parts of the city. Many of the hostels in Sydney are located near the various waterfront areas; the edge of Moore Park is home to two more hostels. Sydney visitors who prefer accommodations more convenient to local public transportation have a few options as well out in the Newton and Enmore neighborhoods.
Many of the hostels in Sydney are non-smoking establishments. It is possible to get accommodations at a Sydney hostel for under $15 per night (AUD), and at current exchange rates that make Sydney hostels an even better deal for U.S. tourists.

You're Right At Home
Australia and the U.S. share a great deal in common, but there are still enough differences to keep things interesting. One thing that may take some getting used to are the seasons; since it's in the southern hemisphere, Australia experiences winter in June, July and August – which tends to be cold and rainy in Sydney. If that's not to your liking, you'll want to schedule your Australian trip for January, February or March – and plan on taking advantage of the serviceable and economical lodgings offered by Sydney hostels.

Anne Harvester is a travel agent whose passion is writing about hostels in Sydney. She spends her leisure time traveling to different Sydney hostels and writing about different hostel Sydney travel destinations.