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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 151-180 of 193 comments
the friendly atmosphere
30 July 2007
The friendliness of the staff won it for me, we were made to feel welcome and 'at home' from day one. the location was great, only ten minute walk to botanic gardens and the opera house area which are both equally beautiful.
24 July 2007
Atmosphere
15 July 2007
Staff, location, occupants
12 July 2007
evenings events
5 July 2007
Everything! The facilities & people were fantastic. Kings Cross is a little rough around the edges, but plenty of places to eat & drink.
2 July 2007
great location
1 July 2007
location, stuff,....
30 June 2007
they organise somthing to do almost every night, being a single traveller it makes it very easy to make friends
28 June 2007
The cosey athmosphere, and nice rooms
25 June 2007
Good location and nice staff
19 June 2007
Location, Friendliness of staff and guests, general service.
19 June 2007
Dvd player in room and a folder full of dvds to rent free from reception : )
18 June 2007
friendly staff, cleanliness of rooms and faci;lities
10 June 2007
central location
6 June 2007
Nice big rooms with tv fridge and sink
5 June 2007
Cheap and good location.
3 June 2007
It has a cool exterior & really inviting. The old building has character & it sets it out friom the rest. I felt very comfortable & will stay on my back through Sydney.
31 May 2007
The parties, and the planned nights out.
22 May 2007
The organised nights out.
12 May 2007
friendly staff, clean bathroom, big kitchen, too bad the high speed internet is not wireless and it's $5 for 50 mins a little $$$
9 May 2007
A very easy going environment, with a lot of extras offered on friday evening. A very good location to go party in the evening. Fun level very high.
6 May 2007
The staff were friendly and the location was really close to everywhere
2 May 2007
A lot of people and that it was in the centrum of Sydney.
16 April 2007
charachteristic building, good location, the mattress was good
11 April 2007
Fridge and TV in every room. Very secure
4 April 2007
location value for money accomadation
20 March 2007
Location was great, staff were friendly and helpful, plenty of organised activities.
21 February 2007
Free food and A.C.
19 February 2007
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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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