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Newtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of University of Sydney

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At Newtown Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-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
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is CA $93
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Person Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory 18-40 years old only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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6.8 out of 10, 967 reviews
The price is CA $93
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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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 - 1.3 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
  • ‪Campos Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Jannah Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pie Tin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fishbowl - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Newtown Backpackers

  • At Newtown Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre. Other highlights include a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • The property charges 1 percent 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
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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

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Onsite self parking (AUD 10.00 per night)
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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 percent

Children & extra beds

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

Parking

  • Self parking costs AUD 10.00 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from September to May

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

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

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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Billabong Gardens Hostel

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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 to 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.

Is parking offered on site at Newtown Backpackers?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 10.00 per night.

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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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

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

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.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

還好。。，，，方便，近市中心。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。，。，，。。。
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Basic but clean...great location, we could walk everywhere
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay. Great location and friendly people.
1-night trip
Verified

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!!
Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified

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!
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and the recent changes are great too.
1-night trip
Verified

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.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect and we will stay there again for sure.
3-night trip
Verified

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!
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff was really nice. but the room smelled bad.. bed is fine.
HY, 1-night trip
Verified

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.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location. Had a private ensuite room and the bathroom was awesome!
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

There were lots of bugs in our rooms. Pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable and the room smelt musty.
1-night trip
Verified

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
Ralph, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

A little pricey for a hostel...
2-night trip
Verified

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
julie, 2-night trip
Verified

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.
1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good price for basic clean accomodation

Great location. Basic but clean and friendly
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

2 night, personnel was really sympatic and the atmosphere too
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location and good facilities. The staff are fantastic and very helpful
ness, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good location

Conveniently located in vibrant Newtown. Quiet, clean and the staff were friendly.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff and nice spot as far as hostels go.
Thomas, 1-night trip