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Backpackers HQ

174 Victoria St | Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
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Backpackers HQ
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Globetrotter
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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This hostel is not simply a hostel! It's definitely a home away from home. The Backpackers HQ is suitable for different type of customers, as it offers several accommodation options: from 4 to 10 bed dormitories to private rooms with ensuite bathroom! The hostel has been recently renewed: the new look creates a cozy ambience. One can relax in the... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

I stayed in a double room with ensuite for one night. The room was clean and tidy, but had a terrible night's rest as the bed screeched every time I turned - it was so loud! I cannot fault the furnishings and layout of this hostel, but felt it was rather cold and lacked the social feel I got from... More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

First the good points: - The staff are friendly and helpful - The other residents were also very friendly and sociable - It has very nice communal areas including one that is out doors - It looks clean and attractively decorated - it is in a good location All in all, we really enjoyed our stay there. But, we did... More

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Munich, Germany
Top Contributor
83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you are really looking for a hostel there cannot be any other choice than this. It is a bit pricey but it has a wonderful lounge and the rooms are quit spacey. However, it can get noisy at night but obviously this really depends on the guests staying there at the moment. Don't bother reading the old reviews, as... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed in 3 other hostels in Sydney but none compared to HQ. The courtyard too my breath away. The showers were hot and never ran out of water. The staff were fantastic giving me advice on what to do and see. A refreshing change (staff who want to help!) The Rooms were clean and secure with huge lockers. Everything... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place was the best... The staff were really friendly and helpful, they even helped getting me some work while traveling. They have just finished renovations and the hostel looks fantastic, new everything. New Kitchen, new courtyard, new bathrooms and new tv room. NEW NEW NEW!!! And close to evreything in the heart of the cross... A must stay... Enjoy!!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

I had been staying at another hostel Zing down the road for week when a friend told me about this place, Zing was really cramped and dirty couldn't believe this place was a hostel the common areas are big and open and the free breakfast is great they even gave us fruit and a selection of cereal can really recommend... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Was such a friendly boutique hostel meet so many great couples and singles who shared stories of there trips got great ideas. Vicky and Simon the managers are so helpful Simon even droped me off at central with my bags to head up north, can't recommend it enough and to think l was worried about backpacking by my self Steve More

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Situated in kings cross its only a 15 minutes walk downtown through the park. Clean room, price ok. Little bit noisy because of the thin doors. Nice atrium, sitting outside near the kitchen. Laundry 4 dollar. Good service! 12 dollar shuttle available to the airport. woolworth nearby and post office. We had a double room with private bath. More

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Surfers Paradise
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
1
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People are great there. All very gentle, smiley and friendly. The kitchen and coutyard are nice places to hanng out, everybody was realy happy there. Great location, and the receptionist is the best! Cheers! More

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