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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

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160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Tower Eye
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sydney

At Original Backpackers you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Potts Point hostel include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Domain - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pad Thai Chai Yo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bowls Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Original Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Original Backpackers offers 41 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 25 per day (1640 ft away)

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; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Original Backpackers Potts Point

Original Backpackers

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Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Original Backpackers?

The closest beach to Original Backpackers is Bondi Beach (5.4 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Backpackers on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$118, including 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 Original Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Backpackers?

No, Original Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Original Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Original Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 86 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Keeping in mind that this is a hostle, the private room I had was small but very clean and comfortable. I didn't see a dorm but the other guests seemed to be having a very good time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Protacio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late due to our flight was delayed nobody in check in counter. Receptionist came after 30 minutes and we are able to get in. It was sunday evening, it was a happy hour with a small space to walk due to guest are in the walkway drinking, singing and smoking weed. It was peaceful and for us conservative traveller the ambiance we don’t like. But we some nearby hostel because we extended our stay in Sydney for 2 2 nights it was calm and quiet unlike the Original. In that particular there are many hostels and a walk to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t rush back - private room does not look anything like the condition it was advertised in. Not convinced it had been cleaned & am pretty sure someone came in my room (not to service it) while I was away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sevgi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tuba

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service
Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it. Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Loved my stay
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Not bad

Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. I pay the same amount that any hotel in the area would charge for the same room. However, the room did not have soap or shampoo or anything to shower/clean-up. Its disappointing to pay more than $100 per night and to not even have a tiny piece of soap to shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eungki

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pharinya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff cozy place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Digo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021