Short-term rentals & crash pads in Sydney
Harbour views without the hotel price — find short-term rentals and crash pads across Sydney, from Bondi to Parramatta.
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Places to stay in Sydney
Couches, private rooms, apartments, houses, campers and tent spots from local hosts.
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Have a spare couch, room or driveway in Sydney? Travelers are looking.
List your place in SydneyEvery kind of short-term rental in Sydney
A short-term rental can be as simple as a couch for one night or as roomy as a whole house for a month. Pick the kind of stay that fits your trip — and your budget.
Traveling for work?
Crash pads in Sydney for work travel
A crash pad is a simple, affordable place to sleep when you're only in town to work — a private room or a shared space you use between shifts, trips or site visits instead of paying hotel rates night after night.
Sydney’s hospitals, finance sector and airline crew base draw people on assignments and rotations throughout the year.
Many Sydney hosts offer weekly and monthly prices, and you can ask about the commute, parking and quiet hours before you agree on a stay.
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Travel nurses & healthcare staff
Stay close to the hospital for a 13-week contract, with a monthly price instead of a nightly one.
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Airline & flight crew
A crew crash pad near Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) for the nights between trips.
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Contractors & project workers
A room for the length of the job — a few nights, a few weeks or a full rotation.
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Film, TV & event crews
Somewhere to crash near set or the venue while the production is in town.
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Interns, students & new starters
A month-to-month room while you find your feet in Sydney.
Where to stay in Sydney
Popular areas for short-term rentals and crash pads. Tap one to search it.
Flying into Sydney
Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD). If you're crew or catching an early flight, search for crash pads in the neighborhoods closest to your airport.
- Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Short-term rentals in Sydney: FAQ
What kinds of short-term rentals are there in Sydney?
Hosts in Sydney list everything from a spare couch or a private room for a night to whole apartments, condos and houses for a week or a month — plus campers, RVs and tent spots where there's space. Every listing shows its nightly price, how many guests it sleeps and the lengths of stay the host accepts.
Can I find a crash pad in Sydney for work?
Yes. Travel nurses, flight crews, contractors and anyone on a work assignment use crash pads — simple, affordable places to sleep between shifts or trips. Sydney’s hospitals, finance sector and airline crew base draw people on assignments and rotations throughout the year. Message a host to agree on the dates, or ask about a weekly or monthly price for a longer assignment.
Are there crash pads near the airport in Sydney?
Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD). Search by the neighborhood or ZIP / postal code near the airport you fly from, and ask hosts about getting there — crew crash pads are usually picked for an easy commute to the airport.
Which areas of Sydney should I look in?
Popular areas to stay include Surry Hills, Bondi, Newtown and Manly. The best choice depends on where you need to be each day — search by area name, then check each listing's location and ask the host about transport.
How long can I stay in a Sydney rental?
Each host sets the lengths of stay they accept — one night, a weekend, a week, or a month or longer — along with any minimum and maximum number of nights. Many hosts offer lower weekly and monthly prices for longer stays.
How do I book a place in Sydney?
Open a listing and use “Message the host” to ask about your dates. You and the host agree on the stay, the price and how to pay directly in your messages — you'll need a free, email-verified account.
More questions? See the full FAQ.
Host in Sydney
Turn a spare couch, room or driveway into income from travelers and people in town for work.