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The Original Backpackers Hostel Hostel

162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia

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The Original Backpackers multi award winning hostel is clean, cool, comfortable and well maintained. Newly renovated in 2013 and still offering the same warm welcome we have been since 1980. Read more

82% Overall Rating 156 out of 190 customers would recommend this property based on 190 reviews

Atmosphere 80%

Cleanliness 74%

Facilities 78%

Location 90%

Safety 82%

Staff 89%

Value 80%

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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lockers
  • Self-Catering Facilities
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Airport Transfers
  • BBQ
  • Board Games
  • Book Exchange
  • Common Room
  • DVDs
  • Dryer
  • Free City Maps
  • Free Internet Access
  • Fridge Freezer"
  • Hair Dryers For Hire
  • Hot Showers
  • Internet Access
  • Iron / Ironing Board"
  • Jobs Board
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Linen Included
  • Luggage Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Telephone Fax Facilities
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels for hire
  • Vending Machines
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi

Important Information

IMPORTANT
Over the Christmas and New Year period there will be a 10 night minimum night stay for dormitory rooms, from 23rd December to 2nd January. There will be non refundable deposit of 50% charged on 1st December.

If we have beds left after the 23rd December we have a 3 night minimum stay from the 30th December. Full non-refundable payment is required.

We offer free internet & WiFi (300 mbs per day).

Cheap $20 a day secure parking (special offer to our hostel guest

Check-in / Check-out

Earliest check-in: 12:00

Latest Check-out: 10:00

Policies

  • Child Friendly
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included

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The Original Backpackers multi award winning hostel is clean, cool, comfortable and well maintained. Newly renovated in 2013 and still offering the same warm welcome we have been since 1980. Read more

Shared Rooms

10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 10

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Shared Bathroom

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 4

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Shared Bathroom

8 Bed Female Dorm

Sleeps 8

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Shared Bathroom

10 Bed Female Dorm

Sleeps 10

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Bathroom

Shared Bathroom

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 6

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Shared Room

Bathroom

Shared Bathroom

Basic 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 8

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Shared Bathroom

Grade

Basic

Private Rooms

4 Bed PRIVATE Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4

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Private Room

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Shared Bathroom

Double Bed Private Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

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3 Bed PRIVATE Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3

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Double Bed Private Ensuite

Sleeps 2

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Private Room

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Private Bathroom

Twin Private Ensuite

Sleeps 2

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Single Private Ensuite

Sleeps 1

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About The Original Backpackers Hostel

The Original Backpackers is a beautiful Victorian mansion, recently restored to its former glory.

As "The Original" Hostel in Sydney, we pride ourselves on our great reputation, friendly staff and warm social atmosphere. Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Rough Guide.
• 24 hour reception
• Friendly & attentive staff
• Free WiFi (100mb per day and extra available at great rates)
• Beautiful sunny outdoor courtyard
• Big modern kitchen with food lockers
• Theatre style TV room with Fox Sports, movie channel & free DVD's
• Security lockers
• Luggage storage
• Laundry facilities
• Beautiful, clean, cool, comfortable and well maintained building
• Aussie BBQ only $5 every Friday
• Regular pub & club nights.
• Tour Desk

IMPORTANT
Over the Christmas and New Year period there will be a 10 night minimum night stay, from 23rd December 2014 to 2nd January 2015 there will be non refundable deposit of 50% charged on 1st December.

Accommodation Information

Double, Twin & Single rooms available with & without private bathrooms.
All Double, Twin & Single rooms have fridges, TVs & DVDS, fans in summer and heaters in winter.

Dorms ranging from 4 bed to a maximum of 10 beds for travelers 18-35
All dorms have fridges.

• Linen supplied for all rooms
• Female only dorms
•Towels provided in all private rooms & available (free) on request for dorms

IMPORTANT
Over the Christmas and New Year period there will be a 10 night minimum night stay for dormitory rooms, from 23rd December to 2nd January. There will be non refundable deposit of 50% charged on 1st December.

If we have beds left after the 23rd December we have a 3 night minimum stay from the 30th December. Full non-refundable payment is required.

We offer free internet & WiFi (300 mbs per day).

Cheap $20 a day secure parking (special offer to our hostel guest

Location Information

We are located at 160-162 Victoria Street

Original Backpackers is situated in a quiet tree lined boulevard, 200 meters from Kings Cross station and within easy walking distance (around 30 minutes) of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and The Rocks.

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 1 day before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property’s conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.

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