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Expect less of the party crowd at this peaceful backpacker spot since all dorm rooms have just four single beds and are single-sex. There’s coffee, tea and breakfast included in the room price. Standard double rooms are basic but clean.

Old railway buildings house this new super-hostel. The entrance is via a platform and some rooms are inside railway carriages. Its facilities include a 24-hour reception and swimming pool.

If your plan for Sydney is all action, this is the place for you. It offers special cushion rooms for watching TV, colour-coded dorm walls and many other facilities.

You can count on rooms being spick and span at this reliable budget motel chain. All accommodate three people for the flat room rate, most with a queen and single bunk bed. There’s a TV but not much else.

It’s pretty, quiet and clean, offering a good kitchen, library, courtyard and fours, twins and double rooms. The 1877 house has been restored and guests have access to it 24-hours.

Spectacular views come at only a tiny premium at this friendly hostel. Rooms are clean, bathrooms were recently renovated and Noah’s staff speak Japanese, Hebrew and Swedish.

Billabong offers both motel and hostel accommodation, a great kitchen and a backyard swimming pool. The amiable owners also specialize in helping backpackers to find work.

At this cherished institution in the heart of The Rocks you‘ll be torn between the cosy local pub downstairs, the justly praised dining room upstairs and harbour views from some of the rooms.

A classic Manly house has been converted into an eight-room guesthouse, surrounded by tropical plants and an outdoor entertaining area. It’s close to the ocean beach and to the ferry wharf. Each room has a kitchenette, there’s a shared laundry, and week-long rates are available.

Studio apartments in this serviced complex are excellent value and good for families. They can sleep up to five people and have full kitchens and living areas. The walk to the city through the Botanic Gardens is lovely.