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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye in Sydney

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Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cafe
Shower, towels
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Opera House5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Harbour Bridge8 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)22 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Potts Point stay.Your stay at this Potts Point hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Sydney Opera House and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Et Al. Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Potts Point Hotel - 4 min walk
  • Piña - 3 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye in Sydney
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Original Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Original Backpackers offers 41 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Original Backpackers to the airport?

Original Backpackers is 9.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers?

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Backpackers on May 6, 2024 start from $64.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Original Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Original Backpackers.

How close is Original Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.2 mi (20-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 10.7 mi (34-min drive) from Manly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Original Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Original Backpackers offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Original Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Original Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Original Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Original Backpackers have a pool?

Original Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Original Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Original Backpackers to downtown Sydney?

Original Backpackers is 0.9 mi away from Sydney.

Original Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 61 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service
Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it. Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Loved my stay
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad
Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. I pay the same amount that any hotel in the area would charge for the same room. However, the room did not have soap or shampoo or anything to shower/clean-up. Its disappointing to pay more than $100 per night and to not even have a tiny piece of soap to shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eungki

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023