Other homestay options
New to Sydney? You may need temporary housing while you find a longer term home. The University has partnered with select hotels in Sydney to offer students discounts on temporary accommodation.
If you're moving from interstate or overseas, you may need a temporary base while you find a longer term home.
There are several options available for short-term stays. Some of the on-campus colleges also offer short-term stays during the winter and summer vacations.
We have listed a few options below for you to look at. Remember to book your accommodation in advance and make your own enquiries about the suitability and condition of the accommodation.
If you need to move urgently, please contact Accommodation Services. We will help you with options for moving, or provide information about emergency and short-term housing.
Financial Support Services can help enrolled students with essential living costs.
The University has partnered with select hotels in Sydney to offer students discounts on temporary accommodation. Students must provide proof of current enrolment to be eligible for the discount.
Adina Apartment Hotel Coogee Sydney
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Chippendale
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall
APX Darling Harbour
APX World Square
Best Western Camperdown
Blue Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton
Ibis Budget Campbelltown
Ibis Budget Casula Liverpool
Ibis Budget Enfield
Ibis Budget St Peters
Ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park
Ibis Budget Wentworthville
Ibis Sydney Airport
Ibis Sydney Barangaroo
Ibis Styles Sydney Central
Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour
Ibis Sydney World Square
Ibis Thornleigh
Mercure Sydney
Mercure Sydney Macquarie Park
Moxy Sydney Airport
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Novotel Sydney International Airport
Punthill Norwest
Rydges Camperdown
Rydges Sydney Harbour
Sydney Lodgers - High Cross Randwick
Sydney Lodgers - Perouse Randwick
The Oaks Castlereagh
The Oaks Goldsborough
Travelodge Hotel Hurstville
Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
Veriu Broadway
Veriu Camperdown
Veriu Central
Veriu Green Square
Veriu Randwick
Vibe North Sydney
Vibe Sydney
There are several hostels within walking distance or a short bus ride from our Camperdown and Darlington campuses.
YHA Australia
Vacation rentals are available in various locations around Sydney. The University colleges and Sydney University Village accommodate short-term rentals during semester vacation time.
Stay with a local household while you find your feet in Sydney through our partnership with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN). You can stay for your first 2–4 weeks with an option to extend if you wish.
All accommodation has been checked to make sure it is of a high standard and provides a supportive family environment.
A fully trained supervisor will match you with a suitable homestay host according to your needs and location preference.
Homestay arrangements can vary, but through our AHN partnership you can expect to receive:
Homestay hosts are trained to assist you:
Please visit the the under-18 international student visa holder page for information about homestay providers.