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Big Backpackers Hostel

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Located close to Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens, Big Backpackers Hostel provides a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, single-bed room with an orange wall, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Single Ensuite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 136 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, compact room with two single beds, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Twin Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Double Ensuite Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

A hotel room with bunk beds, a hanging clothes rack, and a small desk.

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

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

View all photos for 8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a blue wall, and a window with curtains.

8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bulletin board, and lockers.

8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a purple storage unit, and a curtain.

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 156 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bulletin board, and lockers.

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a purple door, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 2-Bed Female Only Dormitory with Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs only)

A bunk bed room with a purple and green storage unit, carpeted floor, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 2-Bed Female Only Dormitory with Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs only)

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

View all photos for Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

A bunk bed room with a purple and green storage unit, carpeted floor, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Located in Surry Hills, a neighborhood in Sydney, Big Backpackers Hostel is near a metro station. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. Circular Quay and Bondi Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • A theater with a blue curtain, ornate architecture, and a crowd of people.
    Capitol Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A park with palm trees, a pathway, and tall buildings in the background.
    Hyde Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and flags.
    Sydney Town Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A nighttime view of a modern building with a glass facade and blue-lit structures reflecting on a calm body of water.
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station
    4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station
    5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chat Thai
    4 min walk
  • Boon Café
    4 min walk
  • Crown Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Show Neua Thai Street Food
    6 min walk
  • Tawandang
    6 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

  • Hostel near Hyde Park
  • Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and Circular Quay, Big Backpackers Hostel provides a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Bicycle tour information, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
    • A living plant wall, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Big Backpackers Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and toilet paper
    • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 99099650914

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Backpackers Hostel?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Backpackers Hostel on Sept 15, 2026 start from CA $111, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Big Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Big Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Surry Hills, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Capitol Square Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Museum Station is 5 minutes.

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