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The Pod Sydney

Capsule hotel

Level 6, 396 Pitt Street

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
15 mentions

The beds are comfortable enough for a one to two-day stay

You can put your luggage in the store room when you check out

Clean rooms
13 mentions

Would need more clean showers and toilets, though

Facilities were very clean

Friendly staff
8 mentions

They were super helpful staff, quiet place to stay

Staffs are really patient and good heart

Great location
7 mentions

Great location in CBD as close to everything

Location is amazing

Good value
3 mentions

Price is right

The cleanliness, the peacefulness, the very well valued stay

Free Wi‑Fi
3 mentions

Free wifi is good speed, they also provide shower gel and shampoo (learned that …

• Good Wifi enables remote work

Overview

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.

Traveller reviews

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Sara

solo_traveller

June 2, 2026

6

Good value for money- cheap stay

Easily accessible to the city area. The beds are comfortable enough for a one to two-day stay. The rooms are warm, and the air conditioning is not adjustable. Would need more clean showers and toilets, though

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Lisa

solo_traveller

May 25, 2026

10

They were super helpful staff, quiet place to stay. Beds and pillows comfy and blanket was good. Very nice place.

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zhengxiao

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

9

Prize is suitable for travellers. Staffs are really patient and good heart. You can put your luggage in the store room when you check out. And you can enjoy your trip before leaving Sydney on that day. The bed is comfortable and you do not need to make the bed sheet and pillow cover yourself, which is fascinating.

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Samuel

solo_traveller

May 14, 2026

9

Great location in CBD as close to everything. Facilities were very clean. Great place for a cheap few nights solo travelling

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Gillian

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

9

Good for a short Sydney sty.

Typical pod room. Not much light, which doesn’t matter as room is for sleeping only. Comfy mattress, light and power point in pod. Price is right.

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FelipeFS

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

9

Location is amazing. All provided, including towel. Toilets were clean and good untimed showers

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Purple

solo_traveller

May 4, 2026

10

I had a really great stay here in Sydney! hostel is extremely clean esp. the women’s shower and restroom, which really stood out. The bed linen is high quality, and the mattress is very comfortable, so I slept really well. The staff is kind, responsive, and always willing to help. Free wifi is good speed, they also provide shower gel and shampoo (learned that it's not that common for other hostels in SYD). Spacious lounge area and kitchen are quite comfy. Even though it’s located right in the city center, it’s surprisingly quiet inside. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Central Station, and there are plenty of great cafés and bus stops nearby, which made getting around super easy. I stayed for two nights, and this place genuinely made my Sydney experience so much better. Highly recommend!

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Eve

solo_traveller

April 30, 2026

10

• Late check-out at 12 PM (upon request) • Fresh towels provided daily • Bed cleaning every 3 days • One free laundry use (for stays of 3+ nights) • Flexible date changes (applies even to non-refundable bookings) • Luggage storage available after check-out (upon request)

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Mandy

solo_traveller

April 29, 2026

9

Loved the location, the cleanliness of the place and above all the friendly team.

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Yougandran

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

9

Good Stay

Clean, as described, easy stay

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Thi

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

9

It has changed my mind of hostels.. The Pod is extremely great place for its price

Very clean and well roommates behaviours

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Gordon

solo_traveller

April 17, 2026

9

Extremely clean and great comfortable beds with a lot of space. Good kitchen.

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AMANDA

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

10

The cleanliness, the peacefulness, the very well valued stay.

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Matti

solo_traveller

April 2, 2026

9

• Large, comfy mattresses. • Quiet doors with grooms preventing slamming. • Good Wifi enables remote work. • Well-equipped kitchen. • Large lockers in room.

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Alba

extended_group

March 28, 2026

10

Highly recommended

How the hostel was organized, specially the rooms. It was also very clean and not too noisy.

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DANILO

solo_traveller

March 26, 2026

9

VERY NICE STAY IN SYDNEY POD

Exellent location in a bulding at 6 th floor, in city center. Everything at walking distance. Free Wifi signal ok. Kitchen full equipment. Services like showers and toilettes, cleaned and working well. Large lockers with personal padlock. Confortable bed with reading light and usb connection. Room door with keycard. Staff very friendly and professional. I steyed 2 nights, absolutely recomended.

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Matthew

solo_traveller

March 20, 2026

9

Friendly staff, comfortable bed, excellent kitchen

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Daniele

solo_traveller

March 12, 2026

10

Squeaky clean facilities , great location, comfortable and affordable. Highly recommended

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Anna

solo_traveller

March 10, 2026

7

Ok hostel

- Great location - Very friendly and accommodating staff - Spacious pods - Relatively quiet

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Andrew

solo_traveller

March 10, 2026

3

Did not enjoy sleeping in that room

Person on reception was very sweet

Facilities

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Services

Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Laundry, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned family room features a TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit has 6 beds.

Max 6 guests 30 1 bedroom0
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned double room provides a TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 24 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 28 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease 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 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.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 8:43 PM

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