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Central Station

Central station has become one of the best budget areas in Sydney. That doesn't always mean low quality, with 5 star youth hostels offering excellent facilities quite cheaply. Central station is a transport hub based around Sydney's main train station, with regular train and bus links north through the City Centre to The Rocks and light rail or a short walk to Darling Harbour. There are lots of cheap places to eat, including in nearby Chinatown, cheap shopping at Paddy's Markets, and cheap travel/tour agents.

To refine your search for hotels in the Central Station area:
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Major attractions around Central station include:

Restaurants
Chinatown with its fast, cheap, filling, delicious Asian meals

Shopping
Market City
Paddy's Markets – cheap souvenirs and other stuff mass produced in China


Nightlife
Traditional pubs and hostel bars
Gaelic Club, for smaller concerts


Performance venues
Capitol theatre, for musicals and concerts
Sydney Entertainment Centre, a huge venue for big performances
Nightly TV/movies for residents at the YHA in-house theatre rooms

Museums & Galleries
Rail Heritage Centre
Powerhouse Museum with interactive science for all ages

Nature
Pigeons in Belmore Park
Chinese Garden of Friendship

Views
Grand old buildings, including Central railway station itself