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Reviews of Original Backpackers

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Potts Point, 2011 Sydney, Australia

#295 of 325 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 286 hostel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed stay there wasn’t bad maybe the best hostel I been until now.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quite

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Value for money but facilities in rooms can be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities in the rooms could've been better. For instance there was no lock in storage. I assumed if there's a storage space, there's definitely a lock as well! Lights weren't enough to read comfortably,

    The location is perfect, walking distance from the metro and not far from major tourist locations. It was great value for money, the bedding, bathroom, canteen area was perfect! It was overall a good stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have preferred there stricter rules about where you could smoke. the top bunks had no privacy while the lower bunks did.

    loved the atmosphere everyone was very friendly and courteous in the rooms. I was not expecting free dinner aswell and they were amazing Everything was clean and the bathrooms never smelled bad. There was so much information about what to do in Sydney I also loved how there was always people to talk to no matter how late

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no air conditioner in the room, so it was too hot. The so-called breakfast was very miserable.

    An excellent location and spacious room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy during the day and evening. People sitting outside the rooms chatting until late at night.

    Private room is a good size and everything you need. Lots of pillows on the bed which is great. Excellent location for walking to places and close to the train/bus stations.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Reception

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room lacks ventilation and is very stuffy especially in the summer. There was no AC and only one small rotating fan in the room is not enough to cool everyone down, so most of the time we keep the door open to let the air in so privacy is compromised. It could be difficult to sleep at nights as it tends to get hot. Kitchen could be better maintained, and the cleanliness can be improved.

    Staff was very accommodating, helpful and check in was not a hassle. No problem using the free wifi. Location is very convenient, walking distance to the train station, only a couple stations away from the city. Toilet is decently clean and you never have to wait long to use it. The hostel is very value for money, as long as you manage your expectations and be mindful of other occupants your stay should be great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location, I’ll be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon in the room but fan worked well, cleanliness was in line with expectations for a backpackers,

    Location, very green, close to public transport, lovely staff, great price for location, coffee/ tea/ towels in the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a classy place for backpackers and the staff is doing its utmost to keep the kitchen clean and tidy however, with the amount of traffic that comes through, it is impossible to expect spotless. It is expected that everyone cleans after themselves and contributes to keeping the kitchen and dining area clean however, this is not always the case.

    The friendly staff is exceptional, so welcoming and accommodating. The location is unbeatable do is the value foe the money.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for budget travel and meeting new people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was right next to a train station which was super convenient. The bathrooms were very nice and had a lot of privacy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good location&kind people good price

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    More than served the purpose of the booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ambient noise

    Location was great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Chilled and comfy hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only fault is how hot the rooms can get, no air con or ceiling fan just a standing one. Can be hard on muggy nights!

    Nice location, easy to travel the city without being too central. Free dinners 3 times a week are genuinely great and help you save on groceries! Nice common areas and loads of activities on, room spacious with a nice balcony.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    6.0
    Aligned with the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    As surely pointed out the last time too, I missed so much the presence of a socket next to my upper bed. Sockets are the most precious things a backpacker search for!!!!

    It was not the first time here at this hostel. Came back and, as the first time, I'd appreciated the free breakfast in the morning

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    6.0
    A cheap place to stay if you’re wanting a bed to sleep in and are going to be out all day everyday.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn’t very clean and could do with updating. I understand it’s a hostel and you get what you pay for but the fridge wasn’t cleaned, the bunk bed was mouldy and the bathroom had hairs etc still in there.

    I liked the social aspect of the property and the value for money.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed on NYE, ridiculous prices.

    Seems like a really social hostel, they’ve got lots of activities going on and free breakfast every day 8-10am! Good facilities and nice vibe in the hostel, good location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noise and small animal~~

    Breakfast every morning, Dinner on Wed & Sat, good for traveller

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Overall we got what we paid for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed at the private room with private bathroom, bed sheets a bit smelly and bathroom floor a bit dirty

    Great location, great staff, great facilities

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy out the front

    Staff was friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    7.0
    Not great, not bad!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy from both the hostel and the neighbours, walls seem paper thin. Very basic rooms.

    Unique building. Fairly good location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At night the outside of the building is very busy everyone standing around smoking and drinking, I guess because cannot sit inside at night. Was a bit annoying to walk through in order to get inside the building.

    Quiet area away from the bars at night. Very close to Kings Cross station which is great and easy to walk around. Room was a good size and came with everything you need, fridge, safe, cups, plates etc. Was pretty quiet inside at night, had a private room which was good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely loud also after 10pm

    Stuff super nice and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in a room with all the girls who stay long term. That means they keep all the lockers, shelves, space etc. for themselves. Would be definitely nice to leave some space for others as well.

    Backpackers hostel near center of Sydney, location is just perfect. As name says "Backpackers hostel" you should expect backpackers conditions. That means sometimes noisy, sometimes quite. Sharing. Lots of people, place can get messy quite quickly but staff always try keep it clean which is definitely not easy. Saw them cleaning every day. Definitely helpful, welcoming and friendly staff. They didn't have a problem with my late check-in, they left me stay longer, kept my belongings in a storage for few days without any problem etc. Sweet deal for a short period.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Good place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the evening it was loud there, because our room was near the common area and dining room. But it wasn't too bad and I fell asleep quickly.

    I liked that people working there were helpful and even when our room wasn't waiting for us they offered us a luggage store and tea or coffee for free. And after a short time our room was ready. It was also very helpful that the place is near the public transport - we loved it!

    Stayed in August 2023

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