Newtown Backpackers

Property class: 2
Hostel within easy reach of University of Sydney

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At Newtown Backpackers, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre. Other highlights include a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The current price is RM291
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for 4-Person Private Ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, a television, and a nightstand with a plant.

4-Person Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A small, compact room with a single bed, a desk with a lamp, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, lockers, and a window with a decorative screen.

6 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A room with a long grey sofa with blue and white cushions, a bookshelf filled with books, and a window with a view.

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory 18-40 years old only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

A room with a long grey sofa with blue and white cushions, a bookshelf filled with books, and a window with a view.

4 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

A room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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RM315 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042

What's nearby

  • King Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Camperdown Cemetery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Enmore Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carriageworks - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 17 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 57 min drive
  • Sydney Newtown Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Macdonaldtown Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Erskineville Station - 12 min walk
  • Redfern Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Newtown Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Campos Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shenkin Newtown Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corridor Newtown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Newtown Backpackers

  • At Newtown Backpackers, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre. Other highlights include a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
    • 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

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
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from September to May

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Billabong Gardens Hostel Newtown

Billabong Gardens Hostel

Billabong Gardens Newtown

Billabong Gardens

Summer House Newtown

Summer House Newtown - Hostel Newtown

Summer House Newtown - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Newtown Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Newtown Backpackers 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.

Is there a pool at Newtown Backpackers?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Newtown Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Newtown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Newtown Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Newtown Backpackers and nearby?

Newtown Backpackers has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around Newtown Backpackers like?

Newtown Backpackers is a short 7-minute walk from Sydney Newtown Station and 3 minutes' walk from University of Sydney.

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Reviews

Newtown Backpackers Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great
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6/10 Good

Tv didn’t work No bed sheets just Donna Pillows very hard Staff were nice
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8/10 Very good

立地は最高

ニュータウンは観光客にはまだ無名ですが、ショッピングやカフェからナイトライフまで幅広く充実した若者のカルチャースポットです。 そのど真ん中にあるので、周辺でいろいろと楽しめます。シティまでもバスや電車で15分ほど。CoogeeやSurry hillsへもバスで一本。立地は最高です。 設備はこれといって良くも悪くもなく、普通のホステルです。不満はWiFiが有料なところです。
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good

It was good. What you would expect from a hostel. I did not see any plates or utensils available I was only there for one night so I just used my own but did not see anything written about getting it from the front desk but other people seemed to have utensils from the front desk. They also have signs that they will kick you out if you do not wash your dishes immediately so there was not a pile up of dishes - but the dishes seemed like they were half washed. Nothing new for hostels.
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8/10 Very good

還好。。，，，方便，近市中心。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。，。，，。。。
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6/10 Good

Basic but clean...great location, we could walk everywhere
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay. Great location and friendly people.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, great place and easy to deal with staff. Only downside is the room to shared toilet/bathroom ratio, but not too hard to deal with!!
Verified review

6/10 Good

The price or rooms was very reasonable! It was convenient to be able to park our car for a reasonable rate of $10 per day under cover! Very convenient to the RPA Hospital and shopping area and plenty of places to eat! The communal kitchen was not very clean in the morning for breakfast, sinks had pasta & cereal tipped out into them instead of into the bin which was mainly a problem caused by some tenants! The bathroom had mould around the sink and shower had clumps of hair in drain! We were in room 1 and it was very noisy with people coming and going through the front door which slammed shut each time! Mostly minor problems that could be rectified quite easily!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location and the recent changes are great too.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a very pretty place to stay. The en-suite was very comfortable and the balcony was so nice. It was a safe place to stay and the staff was very welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect and we will stay there again for sure.
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2/10 Poor

worst place ever!

This is by far the worst place I've ever stayed at, even including all the hostels, some of which only cost 1/10 of the price of this one. The whole room smells horrible and the bed is so uncomfortable that I thought I was in jail. The customer service is also bad - just during my check in process, she's quarreled with two other guests. If I knew this is what the place is like, I wouldn't stay here even if they pay me to!
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6/10 Good

Staff was really nice. but the room smelled bad.. bed is fine.
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6/10 Good

The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was ok, but smelled like a locker room even though they cleaned it that day and the only source of air was a fan that would only point in one direction of the room. It was very hot and hard to sleep. The patio door did not lock and the outer patio doors would not shut all the way, so I was glad there were lockers since the room was not secured. The free breakfast was kind of hard to do since it ended at 10 but they did not bring anything out until 9 and consisted of white bread and spreads and cornflakes with milk so pretty basic, but hey, free. The showers were nice- hot water, good water pressure and nice shower heads. The location is good, not far from city centre. I was underwhelmed but it served its purpose for the price. A fair choice if you literally just need a place to sleep, store your stuff and shower.
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Had a private ensuite room and the bathroom was awesome!
Verified review

4/10 Fair

There were lots of bugs in our rooms. Pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable and the room smelt musty.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice for the budget

Great value good location, walk to everything nice room and comfy bed. Cheap as chips. Fine by me
Verified review

6/10 Good

A little pricey for a hostel...
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Budget hostel in convenient location

Easy to find. Close to transit but not too far from central station. Staff pleasant. Room clean and quiet. Slept well despite soft mattress. Short walk to catch train to opera house and harbour. Shops and restaurants nearby
Verified review

6/10 Good

Clean room, nice ensuite bathroom

Were it not for the frowning elderly lady in the six-share female room, I would have felt differently about the stay. The bed was clean and cushiony, and the ensuite bathroom felt like a real bathroom rather than a hostel bathroom. Tons of restaurants all around. Maybe I'll stay there again and hope there'd be friendlier company.
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8/10 Very good

早啲畀房 最好十二點鐘 交房時間 最好十一點鐘 啲住客好守規矩 晚上十二點鐘 就唔會嘈吵 每日都有打掃 服務 工作人員都非常好
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8/10 Very good

Good price for basic clean accomodation

Great location. Basic but clean and friendly
Verified review

6/10 Good

2 night, personnel was really sympatic and the atmosphere too
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6/10 Good

Great location and good facilities. The staff are fantastic and very helpful