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Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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An outdoor seating area with picnic tables and a mural on the wall.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and a microwave.
A classroom with white walls, a large window with red curtains, and a whiteboard. There are three tables and a refrigerator filled with food items.
A hotel hallway with doors labeled "Shower," "Toilet," and "Bathroom."
A reception area with a blue counter, a wooden bulletin board, and a sign for 'Backpack World Travel'.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A white wall with a power outlet and a window with white frames.

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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A white wall with a power outlet and a window with white frames.

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

A white wall with a power outlet and a window with white frames.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

Six Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A white wall with a power outlet and a window with white frames.

Ten Bed Female Dorm

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

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A white wall with a power outlet and a window with white frames.

Ten Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A room with bunk beds arranged in a row, wooden flooring, and white walls.

Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds arranged in a row, wooden flooring, and white walls.

Twelve Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with metal railings, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

Four Bed Mixed Dorm

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

View all photos for Fourteen Bed Mixed Dorm

A room with bunk beds arranged in a row, wooden flooring, and white walls.

Fourteen Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A room with bunk beds arranged in a row, wooden flooring, and white walls.

Sixteen Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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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. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House 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

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheers Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anjappar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albion Place Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Circular Quay 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Keiko

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

2/10 Terrible

Tom

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

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ewha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
年末年始の時期で同日予約に対する値段は優しく、宿泊に費用をかけたくない人にとっては十分だと思います！ただ少しでも汚いことに慣れない人には辛いかもしれません。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haeun

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

혼자 간다면/2-3일 간다면 추천해요

호텔이 아닌 곳이 아예 처음이었고 혼자 갔습니다 총 4일 있었는데 첫날만 불안해서 체크인후에 어디 못갔지만 담날부터는 너무 편했습니다 이미 4일을 돌아다닌터라 더이상 여기저기 돌아다닐 것도 없어서 티비에 넷플릭스로 드라마도 봤습니다 사실 많은 사람들이 쓰다보니까 암내도 살짝 나고, 청결도도 그렇게 좋진 않아요(방은 누가 있느냐에 따라 달라요 저희방은 깨끗했어요) 하지만 직원들이 친절하고 여기저기 볼거리, 즐길거리를 싸게 예매할 수 있고, 수요일엔 타코데이/금요일엔 비비큐/일요일 아침엔 팬케잌 무료 같은 자체적으로 하는 행사(?)도 있어서 저는 정말 좋았습니다
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

女性1人でステイ

男女混合の部屋に泊まったが、女性が私1人でした。少し不安でしたが、問題なく過ごせました。キッチンなどの共有スペースは少し使いづらいですが、問題ないです。朝食が食べられるのは助かりました。料金は相場は分からないですが、私は安く泊まることが出来ました。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
共通エリア、特にシャワールームやトイレなど水回りが汚い。もう少し頻繁に掃除をして欲しい。 また、シャワーの水が冷たい水しか出なかった。冬は寒いと思う。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jackie

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

値段と立地がgood

立地は良い。しかし、先に支払っているにも関わらず、さらに払わされそうになった。部屋、トイレ、シャワーは綺麗だが、雨漏りしていた。また、窓が壊れていたため、ルームメイトが寒さで風邪をひいてしまい、寝込んでいた。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

really disappointed

the dirtiest place ive ever stayed in. the surface of floor in the dorm room and also the floor of stairways is sticky and oily. it's like it hasn't been mopped for weeks. I have always been keen on staying at hostels or backpacker hotels but this one really disappointed me.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Youcef

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

Cava

Certains personel trop aimable. Domage que le rooftop ferme tot
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Dejligt stemning

Meget venligt og hjælpsomt personale, fedt med flere arrangementer på hostellet. God aircondition på værelserne. Pæne rene seng der dog knirker lidt. Bad/toilet mere beskidt end hvad man ville ønske. Rejseguide på stedet der hjælper med at planlægge var en kæmpe hjælp, alt i alt en god oplevelse og en god stemning 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Heath

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

かちかち山

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

市の中心部にあるアクセス抜群のホステル

ホステルは市の中心部にあり、市内の主だったところには歩いて行ける非常に便利の良いホステルです。 しかし、残念ながら宿泊室、シャワー室、キッチン・ダイニングどこをとってもこれまで見てきたどのホステルよりも汚く、大抵のことは我慢できると自負してきた私でもここだけは一日も早く出たいと思いました。これはホステル側の掃除の問題だけではなく、宿泊者のマナーの悪さも影響していると思います。宿泊室に食料を持ち込んだり、食事をしたりすることを容認しているので、放置された缶詰やゴミ箱に捨てられた食べ残しから悪臭が漂い、同室の韓国人の女の子は、私がいくら寒い、外の音がうるさいと言っても、空気が悪くて気分が悪くなると言って、部屋の窓を一晩中全開にして決して閉めさせてくれませんでした。それくらいひどい状態でした。全ての部屋に当てはまるわけではないと思いますが、お勧めはできません。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grace

Liked: Staff & service

Near town hall and wollies

The hostel is not bad in general and the washbasins iare too narrow and cannot put the face cleaner etc. Look forward to have the frame or mirror box for putting the toothpaste and cup temporarily. Also, seldom tourists will go to flash after using toilet. It is awesome that they are nearby the public transports and food restaurants. Wollies is near George street to top up Opal card.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ca passe

Pas la meilleure mais pas la pire
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mina

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
受付の人が無愛想だった。 その人のミスでフォームを2回も書かされた。 キッチンにはカップが少ない。 部屋のロッカーも足りてなくって使えなかった。 シャワーは完全個室だったからまだよかった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Em

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

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