Title: Original Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Original Backpackers Travelers find Sydney's hidden gems with tour assistance before relaxing in beautiful gardens or enjoying friendly competition in the game room ## Photo gallery for Original Backpackers ![Courtyard - Original Backpackers (Potts Point)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/013a840d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Original Backpackers (Potts Point)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/b7a312b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Original Backpackers (Potts Point)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/ad02e1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Original Backpackers (Potts Point)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/8bb60925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Original Backpackers (Potts Point)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/fbbc67f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Original Backpackers, experience Sydney like a local. Enjoy the garden patio for a peaceful retreat and the arcade/game room for social fun. 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Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 15 of 15 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom ![Single Room, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/702cc083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/fbbc67f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator LCD TV Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom ![Double Room, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/08aad60e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/7b353025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator LCD TV Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/57296940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator LCD TV Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/57296940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Private Bathroom 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/13bb57f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for 4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/f15789a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/f15789a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for 6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/c3143780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/c3143780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for 8 Bed Dorm (Women Only) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/78f2b986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed Dorm (Women Only) ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/c3143780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for 10 Bed Dorm (Women Only) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/78f2b986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 10 Bed Dorm (Women Only) ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Laptop-compatible safe - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSydney-Hotels-Original-Backpackers.h11731842.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSydney-Hotels-Original-Backpackers.h11731842.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.87261%2C151.22267&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vWajuzaVOtfCr5bWE02GzpQqL-g=) 160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011 #### What's nearby - Hyde Park \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Royal Botanic Gardens \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - The Domain \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Sydney Tower Eye \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Sydney Opera House \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km #### Getting around - Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk - Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Butler - ‬1 min walk - ‪Pizza Boccone - ‬4 min walk - ‪Ms. G's - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Original Backpackers Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye Located close to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Sydney Opera House, 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: - Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and a vending machine - A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance - Luggage storage and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Original Backpackers include thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Jan 16, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=5316725&PinnedHotelID=5316725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 to 9:30 AM - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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 - Housekeeping (daily) - 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 provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating - Laptop-compatible safe - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in 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 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 staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### 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; cash is not accepted ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at Original Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at Original Backpackers? ### Where is Original Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Original Backpackers Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.6 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Eco-friendliness ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 25 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 12 2 - Terrible 9 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### carolyn Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Staff & service The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location. ##### carolyn Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### otmane Jan 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities the atmosphere is very good, the employees and management very very friendly. I liked it very well. ##### otmane Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great service great experience ##### Joel Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 4, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The people at the reception were nice and overall the staff is really friendly. Cockroaches were keeping us company during the lonely nights, and the fridge kept leaking ; the bathroom was dirty as well - we would be inebriated with weed smell on a daily basis, and whilst we wouldn't normally care, this was too much even for us. We understand it's a hostel, we really do, but the hygiene standards we require are not as high as the people that kept smoking in the courtyard. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler May 16, 2023 Loved my stay ##### Tyler Stayed 9 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pharinya Oct 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff cozy place ##### Pharinya Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Benjamin Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wouldn’t rush back - private room does not look anything like the condition it was advertised in. Not convinced it had been cleaned & am pretty sure someone came in my room (not to service it) while I was away. ##### Benjamin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Theresa Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away ##### Maria Theresa Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not bad Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Spence Dec 31, 2023 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 ##### Spence Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lena Apr 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities It is a party hostel and all the rooms are facing the courtyard so it‘s very loud. The bed was very old and the mattress very uncomfortable. The location is very good though and our room was clean. ##### Lena Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Antonio Apr 5, 2023 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. ##### Antonio Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rodrigo Oct 27, 2023 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. ##### Rodrigo Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul May 18, 2023 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. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Raul Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Boa escolha em Sydney Excelente localização. Serviço básico, mas que atendendo ao tipo de alojamento é adequado. Quarto privado, com condições suficientes. A ventoinha ajuda mas... falta o ar condicionado. Toque simpático o pequeno almoço incluído e, um ou dois dias por semana, jantar gratuito. Oportunidade de conviver com viajantes de múltiplas nacionalidades. Staff da recepção muito simpático. Muito cuidado com as horas de ruído. Em resumo, uma boa opção para um orçamento limitado. ##### Raul Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Einfaches Hostel in zentraler Lage Das Zweibettzimmer war klein, aber recht gut ausgestattet. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Laut bis ca 22 Uhr. Zu Silvester sehr teuer, aber mangels Alternativen ok. Wenn man keine allzu großen Ansprüche hat, sondern Sydney von Recht zentraler Lage erkunden will, empfehlenswert. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Marvin Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Creo que es una muy buena opción (claro, hay mejores lugares si tienes el presupuesto), pero si eres un estudiante internacional o un working holiday es una muy buena opción por la ubicación, fácil transporte, te permite conocer la ciudad ya que estás en el centro, hay personas de todas partes del mundo y puedes hacer amigos y contactos que aquí lo que vale son los CONTACTOS. Estuvimos en un cuarto compartido y me pareció justo. Si volviera a empezar, sin duda me iría por este hostal de nuevo. Totalmente agradecidos. (Pdt: el desayuno es gratis todos los días (cereal, leche, café, pan y mermeladas) y te dan cena gratis 3 días de la semana). ##### Marvin Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Porkypie Jul 26, 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities I was bitten by bedbugs and still suffering from it. Unbelievable that bedbugs can be found in winter time. The staff was friendly and allowed me to cancel further bookings but it is a matter of hygiene; cleaners might do didge jobs. ##### Porkypie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt Jun 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort really nice hostel, will be back ##### Matt Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Aleksandar May 21, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Shitty “stay” Very dirty and didn’t end up sleeping there because off that. Basically payed for a storage unit. Very disappointing. If I was hotels.com I would not advertise them. ##### Aleksandar Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### OYANAGI May 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 素敵なのに残念 スタッフは皆んな良い人なのに客層が最悪過ぎてありえない ##### OYANAGI Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller May 5, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities 朝食無料。立地良し。安い。 しかしうるさい。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer May 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I would stay again It was the second time booking here, I stayed in a female only 12 bed dorm and I enjoyed it. Relaxing hostel ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer May 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pretty chill Cute hostel in a nice older building ##### Jennifer Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rydges Australia Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Tank-Stream.h11718621.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, Central Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Sydney.h24101534.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-InterContinental-Sydney-Coogee-Beach-By-IHG.h1747.Hotel-Information) > > [YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-YEHS-Hotel-Sydney-Harbour-Suites.h426104.Hotel-Information) > > [Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Airport-Hotel.h5932305.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Sydney-Airport.h38420088.Hotel-Information) > > [SKYE Suites Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-SKYE-Suites-Sydney.h24507540.Hotel-Information) > > [Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Paris-Las-Vegas-Resort-Casino.h200710.Hotel-Information) > > [Sydney Harbour Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Harbour.h16764.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Sydney.h15886.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Shangri-La-Sydney.h11974.Hotel-Information) > > [Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Amora-Hotel-Jamison-Sydney.h454969.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Montego Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d180106-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Little National Hotel Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Little-National-Hotel-Sydney.h54032015.Hotel-Information) > > [Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Kent-Street.h19290784.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Hilton-Sydney.h16892.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Sydney-Hyde-Park.h4807.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Grace-Hotel.h460380.Hotel-Information) > > [Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Sydney-Harbour-Marriott-Hotel-At-Circular-Quay.h18811.Hotel-Information) > > [Meriton Suites Sussex Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Sussex-Street.h25019183.Hotel-Information) > > [PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-PARKROYAL-Darling-Harbour.h22576.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Sydney Wentworth](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Sofitel-Sydney-Wentworth.h426577.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yul/toronto-to-montreal) ### Packages > [Alberta Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Alberta.d11111.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations)