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Customer Ratings and Reviews
The Original Backpackers Hostel, Sydney, Australia - map - directions
image image image image Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Rough Guide. The Original Backpackers Hostel is Clean, Cool, Comfortable and well maintained. We are located in a quiet tree lined boulevard walking distance from the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Darling Harbour.
Customer Ratings
Overall Average: 84.9%
Atmosphere 86% Staff 89%
Location 90% Cleanliness 81%
Facilities 79% Safety 86%
Fun 86% Value 83%
Customer Reviews: What did customers like about The Original Backpackers Hostel?
Displaying 121-150 of 193 comments
-atmosphere and people there
3 November 2007
Staff, fridges in rooms
29 October 2007
It was quite a small hostel so the atmosphere was more friendly than some of the big hostels in the centre of Sydney.
28 October 2007
everyone there was really nice and the staff was really good at getting everyone together.
28 October 2007
Good Vibe, staff and people there are friendly. Relaxed atmosphere, always something on at night to go out and have 2 or 22 drinks !!
25 October 2007
Great location. An event going on every night. Clean.
19 October 2007
people, "homey" atmosphere
15 October 2007
the people
14 October 2007
very friendly staff, nice atmosphere... in Kings cross but off the main street.
12 October 2007
very friendly and good staff
12 October 2007
Very friendly and helpful owner and staff. Very clean and loads of information and offers.
11 October 2007
the character and look of the building;
10 October 2007
it had great character and the location enabled me to walk everywhere
4 October 2007
people and atmosphere!
3 October 2007
one of the best atmospheres! Events every night help guests meet each other.
3 October 2007
location & staff
27 September 2007
friendly staff
19 September 2007
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Great for a first visit to the city, the location was very close to a train station, which was perfect to get around easily.
16 September 2007
The location is really excellent. But the facilities is pity old.
14 September 2007
The atmosphere was fantastic, the beds were SUPER comfortable and the bedding was clean, the kitchen was fully loaded and most importantly: the staff and other backpackers were great! I loved the hostel's planned outings as it was a great way to meet other people.
13 September 2007
my accomodation
8 September 2007
everything!!!
8 September 2007
People are friendly. We had a TV and fridge in our room. We were also given our own towels for the duration of the stay.
7 September 2007
Good Location, nice place, big kitchen
2 September 2007
staff
24 August 2007
The location, the staff and the atmosphere were spot on. I had a really enjoyable and memorable stay. The place felt like a second home.
6 August 2007
the organization, the accomodation , the staff and the people. Congratulations!
5 August 2007
Good organising or events
3 August 2007
Evening entertainment
2 August 2007
location, very friendly staff
31 July 2007
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Shared from 21.61 v
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Hostel features  
Ratingv 85%
Breakfastx not included
Bed linenv free
Towelx not included
Airport Pickup v free
Luggage Room v free
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