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Maze Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel near Star Casino

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Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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417 Pitt St, Haymarket, NSW, 02000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 68 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 84 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.At this Haymarket hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, both steps away. Also, Hyde Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Star Casino is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Show Neua Thai Street Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chat Thai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maloney's Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chamberlain Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mango Coco - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Maze Backpackers

Adults-only hostel near Star Casino
As a guest of Maze Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Maze Backpackers also features laundry facilities and a television in a common area.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Maze Backpackers offers 200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per night); discounts available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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 person, 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel
Maze Backpackers Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maze Backpackers to the airport?

Maze Backpackers is 9.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maze Backpackers?

As of Sep 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maze Backpackers on Sep 2, 2025 start from $63.02, 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 Maze Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maze Backpackers.

How close is Maze Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.6 mi (20-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 5 mi (21-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Maze Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Maze Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Maze Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Maze Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at Maze Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Maze Backpackers have a pool?

Maze Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Maze Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Maze Backpackers to downtown Sydney?

Maze Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Sydney.

Maze Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 921 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cooperative staff quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception were kind and offered various suggestions on what to do/where to eat around the area when I asked. The facilities were clean, quiet, and amenities are nothing crazy but offered multiple clean spaces to hang in. New to travelling and first hostel stay, honestly have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Newent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything nice spot to stay very friendly 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good, no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Great place to stay on short visits
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The beds were comfy and the location is excellent. The kitchen was pretty clean and there seemed to be plenty of equipment for use. The towel was a nice touch. However, this hostel was not the cleanest. The rooms didn’t feel especially clean (although the bedding did). The bathrooms were definitely not very clean. The sanitary bins were overflowing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good low-budget option for short stay. Beware, the hostel is only available for over 18s and ID is required for all guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great price for short stay.

Mine was an overnight stay for business reasons. I knew I would not be spending much time at the property because of the business commitments so just needed somewhere clean and comfortable to sleep. The Maze suited my convenience perfectly. I booked a private room with shared bathroom facilities, which were spotless and convenient to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With activities every night, it's a very social place, travelling alone means nothing here as you will meet people and have a great time. Note it is humid inside the rooms over summer.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location to everything friendly staff property condition quite acceptable for what it’s age

6/10 Okay

Ekaterina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is too small and too hot. Otherwise good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yenting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A+

Always excellent, I’ve stayed here a few times in the past and love it, will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abdul Bundu, Freetown

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was definately convenient for me. Great location. Suitable with my budget. Near Coles (World Square) and Paddys market. The kitchen was a also a plus for me, all essential utensils were available and I was able to cook my own meals. The shared toilets and showers, however, required more frequent cleaning, as did the bed linens. Lastly, the bustling street, alive with nightlife, blaring music, revving engines, and occasional blood-curdling screams, often jolted you out of a good night's sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great

A good, basic backpacker's, very good kitchen, very central.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024