The Pod Sydney
Level 6, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
The Pod Sydney
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Located in the heart of the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), the Pod Sydney is conveniently located only 10 minutes’ walk from Central Train Station. The unique accommodation features capsule bedding with personal lockers and free WiFi. The Pod Sydney is 200 metres from Capitol Theatre, 900 metres from Darling Harbour and 2 km from Circular Quay. A large variety of restaurants, shopping centres and entertainment are all within a 5-minute walk. Featuring front or side entry, each pod room has a king single bed and a personal reading light with power outlet. All rooms are air-conditioned and all linen is provided. Guests have access to shared bathroom and toilet facilities, with free towels and free toiletries. The Pod Sydney also provides access to a fully-equipped kitchen and shared dining facilities. Laundry facilities are available for an additional charge. Free washing powder is provided. There is a shared lounge and TV, and a vending machine with variety of drinks and snacks. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 7 km from The Pod Sydney.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Philippines“I was pleasantly surprised at my stay with The Pod Sydney. I've been reading good reviews about it, but of course your own personal experience would vary upon your stay there. Staff were warm and accommodating. The Pod was mostly kept quiet and...” - Amy
United Kingdom“Definitely not a party hostel. So peaceful. Great “pods” which were really private and spacious. They provided towels and shower gel. Really friendly reception staff and hostel was cleaned regularly. Lamp and charging point in each “pod”. There...” - Hanna
Ukraine“Nice and cozy hostel. Very quiet place and also very clean. Mattress was comfy. Especially loved curtains at the bed, full light block. 4min from metro. Highly recommend.” 
Lynette
Australia“Amazing......Lovely lady on reception. Nothing was any trouble for her. Thankyou”
Laura
France“If you need an affordable way to stay in Sydney, this is the place. It is clean and the employees are very helpful and friendly.”- Boquan Australia“The facility is always kept in pristine condition. The air conditioners keep the entire floor at a comfortable temperature. The guests are quiet and polite, mostly because many of them are Japanese or Korean. The staff is quick to handle any...”
- Joshua Philippines“I like that most of the guests there at the time of my stay are East and Southeast Asians. Most guests are respectful, the staff are very accommodating. It’s the best backpacker hostel I’ve been to.”
Rosemary Australia“Very clean, staff super helpful, great kitchen, plenty of showers/hot water”
Min
Canada“There is nothing not to like about this place. The beautiful and handsome staff are not just easy to the eye, but they are very curtious and very considetate towards your stay. The hospitality is top notch here and also the hostel is very clean...”
Aurélie France“Everything is absolutely clean and the kitchen well equipped. The beds are comfortable the rooms are large with lockers. The staff takes great care of us, they do absolutely everything to help us and make our stay better.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
I am an active 76 year old however I would require a lower bunk Would my age or requirement be a problem I have stayed in hostels overseas extensively Cheers Estelle
Dear guest, We will do our best to fulfill your request. However, it is also subject to availability on that date. Kind regardsAnswered on 14 December 2019Is there bedding linen
Yes there isAnswered on 21 October 2019Are you able to provide / can guests use a fridge to store medication? Also a freezer for cool blocks needed to transport the medication when they leave?
Hi, We do have a fridge here but not freezer. Kind regards.Answered on 14 December 2019
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Pod SydneyGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- City view
- View
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Dining area
- Sofa
- TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
- Korean
- Thai
House rulesThe Pod Sydney takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note children are welcome at this property but cannot be accommodated in the co-living (shared) rooms. Guests under the age of 17 can only check in with a parent or designated guardian. Children aged 17 will need a letter from a parent or official guardian to stay in private rooms only.
Please note that a valid Photo ID is required at check-in (driver’s license, passport, or Australia government-issued proof of age card)
You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. Please note that guest credit card imprint is required upon check in to guarantee any incidental charges, damage to the property or excessive cleaning fees.
The property may require a credit card pre-authorization prior to arrival. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that reception hours are as follows: Monday-Sunday 09:00 until 22:00.
Please inform The Pod Sydney in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
The Pod Sydney is located on Level 6 and the entrance door to the elevators is on Goulburn Street.
Please note for bookings of 7 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply.
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit or debit card.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience some noise.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Pod Sydney in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about The Pod Sydney
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The Pod Sydney offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Room options at The Pod Sydney include:
- Bed in Dormitory
- Family
- Quadruple
- Double
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The prices at The Pod Sydney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at The Pod Sydney is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Pod Sydney is 1,000 yards from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
