The Bat & Ball Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Star Casino in Sydney

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Basic Double Room, Park View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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495 Cleveland St, Redfern, NSW, 2016
  • Sydney Cricket Ground
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Female Only Dorm (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

  • 25 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Female Only Dorm (8 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Mixed Dorm (16 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Redfern stay.Your stay at this Redfern hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyde Park and Star Casino. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sydney Cricket Ground - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Redfern Station - 3 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bat & Ball Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Erciyes Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Cleveland - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Pide - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bat & Ball Hostel

Hostel near Star Casino in Sydney
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bat & Ball Hostel offers 10 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 5 detached shared bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 41678202447

Property is also known as

The Bat Ball Hotel
The Bat & Ball Hostel Redfern
The Bat & Ball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Bat & Ball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Redfern

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bat & Ball Hostel to the airport?

The Bat & Ball Hostel is 8.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bat & Ball Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bat & Ball Hostel.

How close is The Bat & Ball Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.9 mi (16-min drive) from Coogee Beach and 4.1 mi (18-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bat & Ball Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Bat & Ball Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at The Bat & Ball Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Bat & Ball Hostel have a pool?

The Bat & Ball Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Bat & Ball Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bat & Ball Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Bat & Ball Hostel to downtown Sydney?

The Bat & Ball Hostel is 1.8 mi away from Sydney.

The Bat & Ball Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Ryan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal spot to get to a footy game. Comfortable room and bed. Pub had a good buzz, reasonably priced grog and I enjoyed the food. My team lost but otherwise this place made it a really fun experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

keiran

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent! So friendly and helpful. Food and drink in the bar was very good and great value. The room was exactly what I needed. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good , hotel staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025