Hens Party Accommodation Sydney CBD & Surrounds

Three hostels in Sydney CBD & Surrounds are on Party Hero for hens groups so far, and each suits a different size of party. Nomads Sydney on Kent Street works for a smaller group that wants a bar under the same roof, Pacific House Hostel in Woolloomooloo suits 10 or more over a two-night weekend, and YHA Sydney Harbour in The Rocks can take a group of up to 110. All three sit in the best-connected part of the city, so nobody needs a car, and each works as a base for the night out rather than the venue for it.

How the three compare:

• Getting there: Town Hall station is across the street from Nomads Sydney, three stations are walkable from YHA Sydney Harbour, and Pacific House Hostel is about 1.5 km on foot from Circular Quay.
• Rooms: Nomads has 4-bed ensuite dorms and private king rooms, Pacific House has dorms of 4 to 10 beds including female-only rooms, and every room at YHA has its own ensuite.
• Group size: Nomads gives a hens group whole dorms and needs to approve groups of six or more, Pacific House's group program starts at 10 people for two nights, and YHA takes 10 to 110.
• House rules: Nomads bans drinking in the rooms, YHA bans BYO alcohol and excessive noise, and Pacific House doesn't publish rules on noise or parties, so ask.
• The night out: The Scary Canary at Nomads runs DJs and drink specials, YHA's rooftop bar faces the Opera House from 2pm to 10pm, and Pacific House's licensed cafe pours draught beer until 10pm.

None of the three publishes a nightly rate, so each quotes on enquiry. Nomads advertises a free stay for hens and bucks on its Sydney group page, with details on enquiry, Pacific House includes free breakfast, and YHA can put the bride in one of 21 harbour-view private rooms. For a group of locals, raise the passport rule with Nomads early: its shared rooms normally require an international passport unless approved in writing.