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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Sydney Tower Eye

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Original Backpackers

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Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cafe
Shower, towels

Overview of Original Backpackers

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

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  • GymGymGym
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160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Popular LocationSydney Tower Eye3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Opera House5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Harbour Bridge8 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)22 min drive
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Room options

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Original Backpackers is located in Potts Point, a neighborhood in Sydney. Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo are not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Et Al. Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's - 4 min walk
  • Potts Point Hotel - 4 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel near Sydney Opera House
Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, Original Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Original Backpackers include thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is 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

Is Original Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Backpackers on Apr 4, 2024 start from CA $105.49, 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.

What time is check-in at Original Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Original Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Sydney Opera House and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 2-minute walk and St. James Station is 16 minutes.

Original Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 59 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Loved my stay
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad
Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eungki

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023