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Cheap Hotels & Budget Accommodation in Sydney

We've found 195 budget stays in Sydney: hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. ibis budget Sydney Airport is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 7.1/10 from more than 19,300 reviews.

195budget stays
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8.0average guest rating

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Stay AreaTypeTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
MascotHotel7.5 kmListed7.1 19k+ Family roomsAirport shuttleAccessible Check prices for ibis budget Sydney Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotMotel7 kmnot listed8.3 11k+ Family roomsAirport shuttleAccessible Check prices for Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHostel25 min walkListed8.3 6.9k+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for YHA Sydney Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The RocksHostel15 min walknot listed8.9 5.2k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for YHA Sydney Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotHotel7 kmListed7.4 5.5k+ Pets allowedEV chargingAirport shuttle Check prices for ibis Sydney Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel10 min walkListed7.8 4.6k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Park Regis City Centre on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Darling HarbourHotel20 min walkListed7.2 4.8k+ EV chargingAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for ibis Sydney Darling Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surry HillsHotel20 min walkListed8.0 4k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for ibis Styles Sydney Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyServiced apartment3.5 kmListed8.5 3.5k+ AccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Citadines Walker North Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHotel15 min walkListed7.6 3.8k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for ibis Sydney World Square on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyMotel14.5 kmListed8.9 2.8k+ Family roomsEV chargingSpa facilities Check prices for Travelodge Hotel Hurstville Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel20 min walkListed7.5 3.3k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for ibis budget Sydney East on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel20 min walkListed8.2 2.6k+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Mariners Court Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDServiced apartment10 min walknot listed8.2 2.6k+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Siesta Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed7.8 2.7k+ Family rooms Check prices for No 9 Springfield on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed8.3 2.5k+ Accessible Check prices for Hotel Challis Potts Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney Olympic ParkHotel13.5 kmListed8.0 2.5k+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for ibis Sydney Olympic Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHostel20 min walknot listed7.3 2.5k+ Check prices for Maze Backpackers - Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotServiced apartment4.5 kmnot listed8.2 2.2k+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Value Suites Green Square on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiHotel6.5 kmnot listed8.4 2.1k+ BeachfrontRestaurant Check prices for Hotel Bondi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CampbelltownMotel41.5 kmFree8.2 2.1k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Maclin Lodge Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel15 min walkListed8.0 1.9k+ Accessible Check prices for ibis Sydney Barangaroo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyServiced apartment4 kmListed9.3 1.6k+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Wildlife Retreat at Taronga on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Darling HarbourHotel20 min walkListed8.3 1.7k+ Accessible Check prices for Kith Hotel Darling Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointServiced apartment20 min walkListed8.1 1.7k+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Nesuto Woolloomooloo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointMotel2.5 kmnot listed7.5 1.8k+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Edgecliff Lodge Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyMotel7.5 kmFree8.1 1.6k+ Check prices for Westside Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel2.5 kmListed7.4 1.7k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Hotel Hacienda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CronullaHotel21 kmFree8.0 1.5k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Metro Hotel Miranda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyHotel3.5 kmnot listed9.0 1.3k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Mary MacKillop Place on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BlacktownHotel31 kmFree7.4 1.6k+ Restaurant Check prices for Blacktown Tavern on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyMotel12 kmFree7.7 1.5k+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for The Bexley Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotHotel6 kmFree8.2 1.4k+ Restaurant Check prices for Southern Cross Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHotel30 min walknot listed8.3 1.3k+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for 28 Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHostel25 min walknot listed7.6 1.4k+ Check prices for 790 on George Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHotel30 min walknot listed7.2 1.5k+ Check prices for Sydney RiseOn Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownHotel6.5 kmFree7.3 1.4k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Garden Lodge Sydney Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CoogeeHotel6 kmnot listed8.4 1.2k+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for St Marks Randwick on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CampbelltownMotel40 kmFree8.3 1.3k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for The Hermitage Motel - Campbelltown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHostel20 min walknot listed8.1 1.3k+ Check prices for Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel10.5 kmnot listed7.4 1.4k+ Check prices for Strathfield Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surry HillsHotel30 min walknot listed7.8 1.3k+ Family roomsAirport shuttleRestaurant Check prices for Royal Exhibition Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
LiverpoolMotel27 kmFree8.0 1.2k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for El Toro Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHostel20 min walknot listed7.6 1.3k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Big Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotServiced apartment7 kmnot listed8.9 1.1k+ Check prices for Sunny Rooms Mascot on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel9.5 kmListed8.4 1.1k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CoogeeHotel6.5 kmnot listed8.5 1.1k+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Royal Hotel Randwick on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ManlyMotel11 kmListed8.3 1.1k+ KitchenBeachfront Check prices for Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
VineyardMotel39 kmFree8.4 1.1k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Gateway Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel14.5 kmnot listed7.5 1.1k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Meridian Hotel Hurstville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyHotel4 kmListed8.5 1k+ Check prices for Dalziel Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sydney Olympic ParkHotel12.5 kmFree8.2 1k+ Restaurant Check prices for Markets Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CoogeeHotel6.5 kmFree8.8 980+ Family rooms Check prices for Little Coogee Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ParramattaServiced apartment21 kmListed8.3 1k+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Kula Parramatta on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walkListed8.1 1k+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Sydney Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HornsbyHotel20 kmFree8.2 1k+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Blue Gum Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CoogeeHotel5.5 kmListed7.9 1k+ Family rooms Check prices for The Alison Randwick on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The RocksHotel15 min walkListed8.8 910+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for The Russell Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ManlyServiced apartment11 kmnot listed8.6 930+ Beachfront Check prices for Stoke Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surry HillsHostel2.5 kmnot listed7.5 1k+ Check prices for Secret Garden Backpackers, Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CoogeeHotel7 kmnot listed8.6 880+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for The Clovelly Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NarellanMotel47.5 kmFree8.0 940+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Narellan Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiServiced apartment6.5 kmnot listed8.2 900+ Spa facilitiesBeachfront Check prices for Wake Up! Bondi Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NarweeHotel15.5 kmFree7.5 970+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Narwee Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiServiced apartment6.5 kmnot listed7.9 920+ Check prices for Little Drifter Bondi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiServiced apartment5.5 kmnot listed8.8 810+ Check prices for The Baxley Bondi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel10 kmFree8.3 840+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Southend Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed7.6 900+ Family rooms Check prices for The Jensen Potts Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownHotel5 kmFree7.8 860+ Family rooms Check prices for Cambridge Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Northern BeachesHotel25 kmnot listed7.6 860+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Silkari Mirage at Newport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CoogeeHotel7.5 kmListed8.7 720+ BeachfrontRestaurant Check prices for Coogee Bay Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rooty HillHotel34.5 kmFree8.5 730+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for The Lodge, Blacktown - Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BankstownHotel17 kmnot listed7.9 770+ Restaurant Check prices for Bankstown Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ColytonHotel39 kmFree7.6 790+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Colyton Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHostel10 min walknot listed7.2 820+ AccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Nomads Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel15 min walknot listed8.8 640+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for East Sydney Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The RocksHotel20 min walknot listed8.3 680+ Restaurant Check prices for Mercantile Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WindsorMotel43 kmFree8.9 630+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Alexander The Great Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyHotel4 kmListed8.6 650+ KitchenFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for The North Sydney Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketServiced apartment30 min walknot listed8.6 610+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Spice On Broadway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHostel15 min walknot listed8.3 630+ Check prices for Cozy M Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel3 kmnot listed7.2 730+ Family rooms Check prices for Savoy Double Bay Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel13 kmFree8.3 620+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Northern BeachesMotel16 kmFree7.5 680+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Time and Tide Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel11.5 kmFree7.8 650+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Darcy's Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel4.5 kmListed7.9 640+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiServiced apartment6 kmFree7.7 660+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownHotel2 kmnot listed7.4 680+ Restaurant Check prices for The Lansdowne Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketServiced apartment30 min walknot listed7.4 670+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Bar Broadway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed7.6 650+ Check prices for Mad Monkey Potts Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BlacktownMotel27 kmFree7.5 660+ AccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Prospect Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyServiced apartment10 kmListed9.1 540+ KitchenFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for The Park OASIS Burwood on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDServiced apartment10 min walknot listed7.5 650+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
PymbleHotel15.5 kmFree7.9 610+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Pymble Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ParramattaMotel20 kmListed7.0 680+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Parramatta City Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotHotel7.5 kmnot listed8.4 560+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Tempe Hotel Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed7.0 670+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Devere Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CronullaHotel21 kmFree8.1 580+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mount Kuring-GaiMotel24.5 kmFree8.1 580+ Family rooms Check prices for Mt Kuring-Gai Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BankstownHotel18 kmFree7.6 600+ Family rooms Check prices for Nightcap at Hume Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
LiverpoolMotel31.5 kmFree9.1 500+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Best Western Casula Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownHotel4.5 kmListed7.0 640+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Newtown Cozy Stays on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed8.2 530+ Check prices for Hotel 59 Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HornsbyMotel19.5 kmFree7.3 600+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for The Ascot Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyMotel14 kmFree7.0 610+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Arena Hotel (formerly Sleep Express Motel) on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surry HillsHotel30 min walknot listed7.1 600+ Family rooms Check prices for Central Private Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketServiced apartment20 min walknot listed8.2 510+ PoolKitchen Check prices for Gia Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Northern BeachesServiced apartment26 kmListed8.7 480+ BeachfrontAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Pasadena Sydney on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownHotel2.5 kmnot listed7.9 520+ Check prices for Mad Monkey Broadway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel2.5 kmnot listed7.5 530+ Check prices for Little Drifter Surry Hills on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel13 kmFree7.9 500+ Restaurant Check prices for Kingsgrove Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The RocksHotel15 min walknot listed8.2 480+ Restaurant Check prices for The Australian Heritage Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyHotel3.5 kmnot listed7.7 510+ Family rooms Check prices for Neutral Bay Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed8.1 480+ Check prices for Mad Monkey Downtown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Northern BeachesResort19 kmFree7.3 520+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Checkers Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel10.5 kmnot listed7.3 500+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Oasis on Beamish Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CBDHotel15 min walknot listed7.9 460+ Restaurant Check prices for The Strand Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyHotel4.5 kmListed7.6 470+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for The North Shore Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHostel20 min walknot listed7.0 500+ Family rooms Check prices for Original Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel3.5 kmnot listed7.7 450+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Native Rose Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HelensburghHotel41.5 kmFree8.4 400+ Restaurant Check prices for Helensburgh Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
FairfieldHotel25 kmFree7.9 410+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Fairfield on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel30 min walknot listed8.0 410+ Family rooms Check prices for Bayswater Boutique Lodge - Potts Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BankstownHotel19.5 kmnot listed7.2 440+ Family rooms Check prices for Nightcap at Chester Hill Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
GuildfordHotel20.5 kmFree7.1 450+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Guildford Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surry HillsHotel25 min walknot listed8.1 390+ Family rooms Check prices for City Budget Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
RiverwoodHotel17 kmFree8.0 390+ Restaurant Check prices for Riverwood Hotel - Adults Only on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiHotel6.5 kmListed8.7 350+ BeachfrontRestaurant Check prices for Hotel Ravesis on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ManlyB&B11 kmnot listed7.1 430+ Family rooms Check prices for Manly Beach Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel14.5 kmnot listed7.2 430+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Hurstville Ritz Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HaymarketHotel20 min walknot listed7.2 410+ Family rooms Check prices for Sydney Central Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
St MarysMotel42 kmFree7.9 370+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for St Marys Park View Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyHotel11.5 kmFree7.9 350+ Check prices for Horse and Jockey Hotel Homebush on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baulkham HillsServiced apartment26.5 kmFree8.7 320+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre Baulkham Hills on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ManlyHotel11 kmListed8.6 320+ Family rooms Check prices for Manly Bunkhouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownServiced apartment5 kmnot listed7.0 390+ Check prices for Cityview Studio Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surry HillsHotel20 min walknot listed7.7 350+ Pets allowed Check prices for Gaslight Inn - Adults Only on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SydneyB&B12.5 kmFree7.6 350+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for North Ryde Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CampbelltownMotel41.5 kmFree7.2 350+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Campbelltown Colonial Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MascotB&B9 kmListed7.9 320+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Airport Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North SydneyHotel2.5 kmnot listed7.8 320+ Restaurant Check prices for Blues Point Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The RocksServiced apartment15 min walknot listed7.8 320+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Amazing place to stay in the heart of the rocks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewtownHotel4 kmnot listed7.6 330+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for The Erko Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiHotel6.5 kmListed9.2 270+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Bondi Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Potts PointHotel25 min walknot listed8.3 290+ Check prices for Mad Monkey East Side on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
WindsorServiced apartment46.5 kmFree8.1 300+ Pool Check prices for T&V Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Regents ParkHotel17 kmListed7.4 330+ Restaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Regents Park Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BondiHotel6 kmFree7.9 310+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Barrys Beach Road Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Darling HarbourHotel25 min walknot listed8.1 290+ Restaurant Check prices for Terminus Hotel Pyrmont on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ChatswoodHotel7 kmFree7.2 310+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Bridgeview Hotel Willoughby on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Showing the 150 most reviewed of 195 stays. Use the filters to narrow the list.

The 12 most reviewed budget stays

What to know about cheap stays in Sydney

This list covers hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Price bands move with the calendar, so we show live prices from our booking partner instead of fixed amounts. 40 stays are motels or hostels; the rest are hotels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less.

Half the stays are within about 6.5 km of the centre of Sydney.

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Good for, not for: budget stays in Sydney

Good for

  • Short stays where location matters more than facilities
  • Solo travellers and pairs on a budget
  • A bed before an early start

Not for

  • A long stay with lots of facilities
  • Guests who want 5-star service

Frequently asked questions

Which budget stays in Sydney have the highest guest rating?

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga has a guest rating of 9.3/10 from more than 1,600 reviews, the highest of the budget stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Bondi Beach House follows with 9.2/10.

Which budget stays in Sydney have free parking?

70 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Maclin Lodge Motel, Westside Motor Inn and Metro Hotel Miranda.

Are there pet-friendly budget stays in Sydney?

Yes. 12 stays allow pets, including ibis Sydney Airport and Gateway Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Sydney?

Park Regis City Centre (10 min walk) and Siesta Sydney (10 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Sydney. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.