Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within walking distance of World Square Shopping Centre

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Reception
Shared bathroom
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Ten Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Six Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Fourteen Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Four Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Sixteen Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twelve Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twelve Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Ten Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 4 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 12 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 21 min walk
  • Town Hall Station - 3 min walk
  • Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's Burgers 505 George Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kimpton Margot Sydney - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a five-minute walk of World Square Shopping Centre and Sydney Town Hall. Also, Hyde Park and Capitol Theatre are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Town Hall Station is 3 minutes and Museum Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Czech, English, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 30.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1 per cent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sydney Backpackers - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sydney Backpackers - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Sydney Backpackers - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Sydney Backpackers - Hostel like?
Sydney Backpackers - Hostel is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 3-minute walk from Town Hall Station and 3 minutes' walk from World Square Shopping Centre.

Sydney Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

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 Poor

Adam, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Min Dat, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I stayed in Sydney backpackers hostel over 2 weeks. I have some friends. I had good experience.
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2/10 Poor

Did not return key holding deposit
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Greg, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Kathryn, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Best backpackers ive stayed in bestvlocation best breakfast
Peter, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tyler, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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。
e, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Bathrooms disgusting, regular cleaning is needed. Noisiness from outside. Uncomfortable bedding.
Jackie, 4-night business trip
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6/10 Good

2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not an enjoyable stay. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Heath, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The stay was okay. The room was clean and comfortable, only the showers and toilets could have been in better conditions.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The wifi didn't work. Toilets were filthy & smelt like urine. Showers were often cold.
2-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

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
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Em, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
1-night trip
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