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Original Backpackers

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

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Front of property
Courtyard
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Courtyard
8 Bed Dorm (Women Only) | Bathroom
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Sydney

At Original Backpackers you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Potts Point hostel include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Opera House.
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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
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piña - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, near Sydney Tower Eye
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Original Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Original Backpackers offers 41 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 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: 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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

Are there any beaches close to Original Backpackers?

The closest beach to Original Backpackers is Manly Beach (11.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers?

As of 4 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Backpackers on 7 Jul 2024 start from NZ$131.58, including 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.

Does Original Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Backpackers?

No, Original Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Original Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Original Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 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

10/10 Excellent

Pharinya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff cozy place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Digo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Porkypie

Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really nice hostel, will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Aleksandar

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty chill
Cute hostel in a nice older building
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free netflix!
The hostel is bright and in a great location - nice and airy. Great wifi and Netflix on TV!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, friendly vibe - Great Wifi
Good - however, lounge and bathrooms need a good scrub. Excellent wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019