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Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Star Casino in Sydney

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Exterior
Reception
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared bathroom

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Sydney Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ten Bed Female Dorm

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ten Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twelve Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Four Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fourteen Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sixteen Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hostel, you'll find Sydney Town Hall and Hyde Park. Star Casino and Circular Quay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queen Victoria Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anjappar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Freo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Star Casino in Sydney
As a guest of Sydney Backpackers - Hostel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sydney Backpackers - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sydney Backpackers - Hostel offers 20 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
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 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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 30.00 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Sydney
Sydney Backpackers
Sydney Backpackers Hostel
Backpacker Sydney
Sydney Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Sydney Backpackers - Hostel Sydney
Sydney Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sydney Backpackers - Hostel to the airport?

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel is 10.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sydney Backpackers - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel.

How close is Sydney Backpackers - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 10 mi (34-min drive) from Manly Beach and 4.8 mi (22-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sydney Backpackers - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?

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

What time is check-in at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Sydney Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Sydney Backpackers - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Sydney Backpackers - Hostel to downtown Sydney?

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Sydney.

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 380 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Min Dat

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Keiko

Liked: Staff & service
I stayed in Sydney backpackers hostel over 2 weeks. I have some friends. I had good experience.

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not return key holding deposit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Greg

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sydney’s most disgusting hostel.

Disgusting hostel, one of the worst I’ve stayed in (and I’ve stayed in quite a few). Bathrooms were disgusting, with mould on the ceiling and puddles on the floor. Bunk beds were rickety and felt like they were moments away from collapsing. The stairwell reeked of urine. The dorm room was dusty, dark and smelly, with roaches. One of the toilets was missing a button, so that you had to reach into the cistern to flush it. I didn’t use the kitchen or shower. I checked out a day early because I just couldn’t stay there any longer. Just because it’s a budget hostel does not mean that travellers should be subject to such conditions. At least the staff were lovely. Unfortunately that doesn’t make up for the disgusting living conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Brisbane

Best backpackers ive stayed in bestvlocation best breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方はフレンドリーで良い方達でした。6人部屋はとても広く1人1つ小さめのスーツケースが入る大きさのロッカーがあり良かったです。シャワー室の鍵が壊れていたり固定式のシャワーのため少し使いづらい所はマイナス点です。立地、安さ重視の方むけだと思います。
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is disgusting. There was a roach in the shower. The bathroom were so dirty I had to brush my teeth and wash my face in the kitchen sink.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The facilities were obviously very old, there were other patrons shouting very loudly well after midnight, the communal fridges looked very unclean and smelled like off food. Additionally, the elevator wasn't very efficient and took ages to move one floor, the other patrons wouldn't handover the use of the TV to anyone else. The bathrooms had no racks or shelves to place toiletries or clothes, and the bed was extraordinarily squeaky. As well as other roommates sleeping all day long, preventing adequate lighting and a sense of unwelcomeness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms disgusting, regular cleaning is needed. Noisiness from outside. Uncomfortable bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Heath, Launceston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not an enjoyable stay. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay was okay. The room was clean and comfortable, only the showers and toilets could have been in better conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The wifi didn't work. Toilets were filthy & smelt like urine. Showers were often cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location but that’s about it..

The staff were nice enough but the room and facilities were not that great, looked dirty and like they hadn’t been cleaned in a long while
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Em, Uk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gross

Gross, dark, stuff room full of stuff everywhere and smelly people who are basically homeless people squatting. Never heard such disgusting gobbing/retching/snoring sounds in all my life. Dirty, smelly facilities too. And nice mouldy mugs outside the bedroom door. Sleeping on a plastic pillow is also not a nice experience. This hostel is a rip off.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs serious cleaning

The room was very small, which we expected. The beds were comfortable enough, but that's where the positive comments end. The bathrooms and showers were filthy and the kitchen was gross. We found small bugs crawling around in the food cabinets and there were scraps in the sink drain. There were very few dishes to choose from & several of those were dirty. The eating tables hadn't been cleaned in a while. We couldn't wait to get out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017