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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Sydney Tower Eye

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Property amenity
Porch
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
Experience Sydney like a local at Original Backpackers, where you can unwind on the garden patio or socialize in the arcade/game room. Connect to WiFi and enjoy continental breakfast while planning your day exploring Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Sydney Opera House.

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

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Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 30.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 27 min walk
  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • St. James Station - 16 min walk
  • Martin Place Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chester White - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Room 10 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

At Original Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is just a quick walk: Kings Cross Station is steps away.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (AUD 25 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Original Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Original Backpackers Hostel
Original Backpackers Potts Point
Original Backpackers
Original Backpackers Potts Point
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Original Backpackers?

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

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Original Backpackers?

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

What is there to do at Original Backpackers and nearby?

Original Backpackers has an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around Original Backpackers like?

Original Backpackers is a short 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and 16 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

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Reviews

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Diane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sevgi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Steven, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Tuba, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
carolyn, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ana, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Spence, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Rodrigo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great service great experience
Joel, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Maria Theresa, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Paul, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay
Tyler, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Not bad

Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Antonio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eungki, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff cozy place
Pharinya, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Digo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stephanie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

24-night trip
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2/10 Poor

2-night trip
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