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Home Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye in Sydney

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Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Lobby
Private kitchen
Point of interest

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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238 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Double or Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Surry Hills stay.Your stay at this Surry Hills hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Single O - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spice I Am - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surry Hills Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Firedoor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Home Backpackers

Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye in Sydney
As a guest of Home Backpackers, you'll find a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Home Backpackers also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Home Backpackers offers 36 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Home Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Home Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Surry Hills

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home Backpackers to the airport?

Home Backpackers is 9.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Home Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Home Backpackers offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on request, for a charge of AUD 15. per person, one-way.

How close is Home Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.3 mi (18-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 10.8 mi (35-min drive) from Manly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Home Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Home Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Home Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Home Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Home Backpackers have a pool?

Home Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Home Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Home Backpackers to downtown Sydney?

Home Backpackers is 0.9 mi away from Sydney.

Home Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 293 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

A, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
There are some fan in the room. But still hot. The staff is friendly and helpful. Even though I checked in around 11pm. The room was more clean than I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

anonymous

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean bedrooms. Lovely staff. For simple budget, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no explanation for ths area. We have to ne actively asking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Maria Manuela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The lady in the reception was really nice and friendly. The good thing about this hostel is that you can book a private room for a very reasonable price and its location is amazing. Bathroom was ok. Overall ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was an unexpected gem! The staff at check in were so friendly and helpful. The room was super clean and the facilities were clean and functional. It is very close to Central train station and there are lots of places to eat nearby. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location is the best. As many of reviews said, the building is old and the floor is squeaky, but they are upgrading by painting walls and providing in-room shelves, desk and individual lockers. The hospitality of the staff, especially Ashley working at reception, was super! She was so friendly and attentive to make our stay happy in many ways. I would definitely return to Home Backpackers!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ping Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Near the central station, easy to go many landmarks on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down accomodation. Every door and floor is squeaking. Had a room next to entrance door and couldn’t sleep because of the noise from door every time someone entered the building. Also rooms were very run down. Very very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

SUZUNE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I suppose it is all one can expect for 80 bucks so close to the CBD
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chotikarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norhisham, shah alam, my

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This backpackers really convenient to their tenants. Walking distance to Paddy's market, Central station, etc. In short, it's a good place to stay, i stayed there for 3 nights and all was good. Worth with what u pay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was actually clean and quiet. However its a very aging building and it shows
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The price was good the hostel kinda suck the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a fantastic price. Walkable to anywhere. Room was incredibley clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019