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Sydney Backpackers is a trendy hostel located in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), a 30-minute drive from Sydney Airport. It offers a rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities, free WiFi access, and a fully equipped common kitchen. Backpackers Sydney is within a 20-minute walk of the Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and the central station. The hostel offers a variety of private and dormitory rooms. Each comes with a free sanitized linen pack, and free use of an individual locker. A padlock can be purchased at reception. The property has a coin-operated laundry, and soap powder can be purchased at the reception at a small price. The staff at the tour desk can provide information about Sydney and various parts of Australia. The common room is equipped with a Smart TV and Netflix. Guests can prepare simple meals at the shared kitchen, which comes with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. It also has a microwave, an oven and cook-tops. There are communal fridges in the shared dining room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
6.0
Cleanliness
5.8
Comfort
5.8
Value for money
6.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Sydney
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Sydney Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • BBQ facilities
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Sydney Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Bankcard Sydney Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

When booking for 8 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Sydney Backpackers

  • Sydney Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at Sydney Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Sydney Backpackers is 650 yards from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sydney Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.