Original Backpackers, Sydney, Australia | Photos, Reviews & Deals @Holidify

About Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers is a rebuilt Victorian-style home with dorms and private rooms; and other remarkable amenities like a shared kitchen lounge area, a terrace, garden, game rooms, tours, and more. The all-day dining Resto-bar delivers delectable food that is difficult to refuse. Complimentary breakfast is served every day, free dinner is available three nights a week, and weekly BBQ and pancake brunches are available.

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Location & Nearby Places

Kings Cross (1.3 Km from city center)

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point

15 Nearby Attractions

Art Gallery of NSW

0.7 km

St. Mary's Cathedral

0.9 km

Australian Museum

0.9 km

Hyde Park

1.1 km

Royal Botanic Gardens

1.1 km

Bar 83

1.3 km

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Live sport events (broadcast), Movie nights, Walking tours.
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms.
Room Amenities	Safety deposit box, Heating.
Food & Drink	Outdoor furniture, BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks).
Safety & security	24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
Services	Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi.
Cleaning services	Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Key access, Lockers.
Common areas	Games room, Shared kitchen, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area.
Reception services	Luggage storage, Tour desk.
Entertainment and family services	Evening entertainment, Entertainment staff, Indoor play area, Board games/puzzles.
Outdoor & View	Terrace.

Guest Ratings For This Property

6.7

Based on 441 Reviews

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Comfort

6.4

Cleanliness

6.5

Value For Money

7.1

Facilities

7.0

Guest Reviews

Leah

with friends

6.0

Pleasant

A cheap place to stay if youre wanting a bed to sleep in and are going to be out all day everyday.

I liked the social aspect of the property and the value for money.

The room wasnt very clean and could do with updating. I understand its a hostel and you get what you pay for but the fridge wasnt cleaned, the bunk bed was mouldy and the bathroom had hairs etc still in there.

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Anika

solo traveller

7.0

Good

Seems like a really social hostel, theyve got lots of activities going on and free breakfast every day 8-10am! Good facilities and nice vibe in the hostel, good location.

Stayed on NYE, ridiculous prices.

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Alexander

solo traveller

5.0

Passable

Bathrooms were bit mouldy and dirty. Could install a towel rack and shelves, so I can find somewhere to place toiletries.

Published on 23 Dec 2023

Gall

family with young children

5.0

Passable

There were boxes etc clogging up the walkways. Old beds / old AC units just lying around. Looked really untidy and not a good impression. There was a fan in the room which was good, but unfortunately it was 40' some AC would be amazing!

Published on 12 Dec 2023

Q

group

8.0

Very good

Breakfast every morning Dinner on Wed & Sat good for traveller

noise and small animal

Published on 10 Dec 2023

Debasish

young couple

5.0

Passable

Location very good. However, after 10 PM it was noisy.

Not to our liking because options were very very limited and only once we available of out 6+days.

Corn flex (only one type) and bread, that too again only one type.

Published on 07 Dec 2023

Sarah

young couple

7.0

Good

Overall we got what we paid for.

Great location, great staff, great facilities

Stayed at the private room with private bathroom, bed sheets a bit smelly and bathroom floor a bit dirty

Published on 27 Nov 2023

Ben

solo traveller

3.0

Poor

Cheap but not great

Quite well located, nice to have breakfast provided (toast, Muesli, milk, tea, coffee).

Not particularly clean, reception slow, toilets/showers often occupied, roommates doing questionable things.

Published on 25 Nov 2023

Miranda

solo traveller

1.0

Bad

I had booked the hostel months ago and when I arrived there were no beds, they were oversold, I was up until 11 at night looking where I was going to sleep and they put me in a room with a boy because there were no rooms, nor was the experience horrible.

Published on 22 Nov 2023