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3.6 out of 5

"Bathrooms disgusting, regular cleaning is needed. Noisiness from outside. Uncomfortable bedding. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 06 Apr 2019

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Hotel Description

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel places you in the center of Sydney, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like World Square Shopping Centre and Sydney Town Hall. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi.

This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hostel include Queen Victoria Building and Hyde Park.

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

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Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm

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Twelve Bed Female Dorm

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Six Bed Mixed Dorm

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Ten Bed Mixed Dorm

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Ten Bed Female Dorm

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Sydney Backpackers - Hostel ratings based on 104 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.6 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

Everyone (90) Business (1) Couples (3) Students (2) Family (7)
1 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Mar. 2023

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1 out of 5
Did not return key holding deposit

Posted by on 17 Feb. 2023

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2 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Dec. 2022

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2 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 12 Jul. 2019

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Apr. 2019

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3 out of 5
Bathrooms disgusting, regular cleaning is needed. Noisiness from outside. Uncomfortable bedding.

Posted by on 6 Apr. 2019

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2 out of 5
Not an enjoyable stay. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Posted by , from Launceston on 26 Nov. 2018

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3 out of 5
The stay was okay. The room was clean and comfortable, only the showers and toilets could have been in better conditions.

Posted by on 13 Apr. 2018

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3 out of 5

Backpacker hotel central to CBD

Pros: locality
Cons: decor
Location: central to CBD
Room was clean and comfortable. Shared bathrooms much less so. Long time since I used a backpacker hotel - decor was much the same as I remember 30 years ago! Not a great advertisement.

Posted by on 25 Nov. 2017

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2 out of 5

Really dirty and poor kitchen equipment

Bathrooms were so dirty i covered the sink with glad wrap when doing my eye contacts. Really gross to have a shower and do makeup etc in. Kitchen was also extremely dirty, and pretty much no cooking equipment. I had to eat most meals out because nothing to cook with and what is there is so dirty I wouldnt eat from it.

Posted by , from NZ on 25 Nov. 2017

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About the Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

Location 7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Central Station (1.4 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Metro station: Town Hall Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Dining room
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available

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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.