It is recommended to ask about special deals and discounts when booking hotels in Sydney.Frommer's: Sydney Hotels Overview Though rooms can be pricey, there are several affordable options for those on a budget.

The Billabong Gardens offers private and dorm-style rooms for its patrons. The modestly decorated rooms come with a television and small fridge. The private rooms, which Frommer's consider "a good value," also come with a full bathroom.Frommer's: Billabong Gardens

Hostelz.com recommends the Big Hostel for those "looking for a good night's sleep."Hostelz.com: Big Hostel It is a short walk from a bus and train station, and several internet cafes are nearby.

The Big Hostel also has a travel desk to help patrons book further transportation or lodging arrangements.

• Prices posted reflect those of the cheapest rates for the cheapest room type with 1-2 person occupancy. Prices are likely to increase during holidays and weekends. All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD).

• The Chelsea ($93) Phone: 61-2-9380-5994
  • Fodor's Choice: "Occupying adjoining Victorian houses on a quiet, leafy street between Darlinghurst and Rushcutters Bay, this B&B is luxurious and warmly inviting."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "All rooms contain attractive furniture, flattering lighting and beautiful bed linen, and service is both personal and discreet."

• • TripAdivisor 3.5 Rating

• Y Hotel Hyde Park ($70-$100) Phone: 61-2-9264-2451
  • Fodor's Review: "Comfortable, affordable lodgings in a prime city location means that rooms here are often booked months in advance."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The standard is high, with simple but spotless well-furnished rooms, some well-appointed business rooms and some very comfortable, secure dorm beds (only four to a room)."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating

• Billabong Gardens ($50-$89) Phone: 61-2-9550-3236
  • Frommer's Recommended: "It's a friendly place with lots of native plants scattered around, and a pool in a pleasant courtyard."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Excellent communal facilities open on to a lush central courtyard with a small solar-heated pool."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating

• O'Malley's Hotel ($79) Phone: 61-2-9357-2211
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "[T]ruly great prices and an unbeatable location..."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating

• Glenferrie Lodge ($69-$129) Phone: 61-2-9955-1685
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "It has nicely maintained, clean rooms with fridge, TV and ceiling fans and helpful, friendly multilingual management."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating

• Tourism New South Wales: Sydney Backpacker Accommodations
• Lonely Planet: Sydney Hostels
• Hostelz.com: Sydney Hostel Reviews
• Yahoo! Travel: Sydney Hotel Reviews

• Big Hostel Phone: 61-2-9281-6030
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "Original cargo doors, exposed ceilings and dorms in reproduction train cars add flavour, while the spa, bathroom-floor-warmers, comfortable rooms and trendy common areas make your budget stay almost luxurious."

• • Hostelz.com Review: "The facilities are extremely clean by backpacker standards and the building is well maintained."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating

• Travellers Rest Phone: 61-2-9380-2044
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "Another old-style hostel on the main backpacker strip; the prices don't come lower than this for your basic bunk bed in a clean four-person dorm."

• • Hostelz.com Review: "One of the primary strengths of this hostel is Derek, the owner-operator. Derek is always willing to help out and provide advice, plus he can assist one in finding work"

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating

• Railway Square YHA Phone: 61-2-9281-9666
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "[I]ts facilities are far better than you'd generally expect with a budget price tag. Another bonus? It's reliably run and a social place.

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating

• Sydney Central YHA Phone: 61-2-9218-9000
  • Hostelz.com Review: "It's conveniently located and it's a short walk to or from almost everywhere in the city."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating