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Sydney Central Backpackers
16 Orwell St Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2011 Australia
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#40 of 88 hostels in Sydney
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Sydney Central Backpackers is perfectly located in the Kings Cross Potts Point precinct. We are determined to provide the best value accommodation in the area. Our goal is to make sure your stay with us is one that you will be happy to recommend to friends you make while travelling this big beautiful Australia.
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Property amenities
Street parking
Free internet
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Evening entertainment
Airport transportation
Rooftop terrace
BBQ facilities
Public wifi
Table tennis
Shuttle bus service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Iron
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Cable / satellite TV
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, German and 2 more
Location
16 Orwell St Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2011 Australia
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Sydney Airport
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Kings Cross
5 min•Sydney Trains
St James
14 min•Sydney Trains
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234 Restaurants
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Roof top view is great, good atmosphere. Free breakfast is always a bonus. Beautiful old art deco building. They have tv, internet and the guests were fun. Close to loads of awesome places to go out for a good time.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Great place close to transport night life and shopping. Cheap friendly good for tourists on a budget. Harbour views clean rooms and diligent staff contribute to fond memories. All attention has been to provide for those young at heart.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Close to metro station (Kings Cross) and walking distance to central attractions (opera house, night clubs) in a very nice area of town. Old building, with character! It's quiet and convenient for a short visit. Wi fi service is very poor, if available.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Adrian F, Front Office Manager at Sydney Central Backpackers
Responded 29 Oct 2018
Hello Mr Panayiostis Thank you for your review ,the Wifi has been addressed and is now working at good speed look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Sydney
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Everything about this hostel was disgusting! The bedroom it’s self were dirty and unclean, in the corner was a moulding fridge inside and out, which was so old it just produced hot air blowing into the room. No air conditioning just a pathetic fan. bathrooms were the worst!! Clearly not cleaned as they were disgusting. Hair all in the shower, toilet was filthy. Kitchen had dirty dishes with mould in it, and was horrific. It is also not central at all and a very deceiving name as you are an hour walk to town. Staff were unfriendly and rude. Upon check out they couldn’t find the key to the money box so were unable to give us $20 back! An absolute scam! Refused to leave until they did. Please save your money and don’t book here.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from adrianfe12, Front Office Manager at Sydney Central Backpackers
Responded 20 Jan 2020
We were quiet surprised to receive such a harsh review and it appears not to be our premises as the fridge in the private rooms are relatively new ,also the ceiling fans bathrooms are cleaned regularly albeit dated ,we have 2 kitchens downstairs and on the rooftop, they are used regularly but not in the state you mentioned we are only a 20 min walk to the CBD , not sure which way you went we are not in the business to scam anyone, not sure why you didn't bring any of your grievances up while you were here, if you were here .
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Arrived this morning to a filthy hostel with rubbish everywhere. We were not be greeted by any of the 3 members of staff stood around. My girlfriend tried to speak to a member of staff and was ignored and all the staff disappeared. After about half an hour my girlfriend went looking for someone who we could speak to, all we wanted to do was store our bags. She spoke to some man who went and got another man to some speak to us. He walked into the common area and we all assumed he was someone staying at the hostel. His jaw was swinging and his eyes were rolling to the back of his head (from the drugs) He stumbled over to the desk my girlfriend asked if she could check in to which he said ‘possibly’ he could barely keep his head up and stank of beer. We decided to leave, we didn’t feel safe. If you are a solo female traveller DO NOT stay here it is full of creepy drunk men on drugs.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Adrian F, Front Office Manager at Sydney Central Backpackers
Responded 29 Apr 2019
This is not a true reflection of our Hostel , The 3 people you mentioned were guests not staff and were not on drugs , we have a strict no party policy past midnight and are one of the more quieter Hostels in the area and are safe for all travelers as our current female guests will vouch for, unfortunately you had a bad experience on arrival in the morning and for this we apologize
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I stayed overnight recently at Sydney Central Backpackers. Location gets full marks for being so close to kings cross station. Everything you need around you. The staff are lovely and were very helpful with whatever information I needed etc. Breakfast included, I think it is a fabulous deal. I was offered to upgrade for an extra $5 and ended up getting a big room with lots of breeze and light all to myself thanks to the staff for hooking it up! Will stay again.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Perfect place.
Nice reception to help you for everything.
Near the kings cross station.
Near super markets.
Friendly roommates.
If I visit Sydney I will book again.
I really enjoyed my holidays.
Thanks.
Nice reception to help you for everything.
Near the kings cross station.
Near super markets.
Friendly roommates.
If I visit Sydney I will book again.
I really enjoyed my holidays.
Thanks.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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I recommend this hostel 100%. I have made so many friends there, people are really friendly and the staff members are great too, and really helpful.
The bathrooms are clean, and there’s an amazing rooftop too!
The bathrooms are clean, and there’s an amazing rooftop too!
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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PRICE RANGE
AU$41 - AU$58 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sydney Central Backpackers
Which popular attractions are close to Sydney Central Backpackers?
Nearby attractions include Bamboozle Room (0.2 km), The Running Joke Comedy Club (0.2 km), and Woolloomooloo Wharf (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sydney Central Backpackers?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, airport transportation, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Sydney Central Backpackers?
Top room amenities include a refrigerator, a desk, and a stovetop.
What food & drink options are available at Sydney Central Backpackers?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Sydney Central Backpackers?
Yes, street parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sydney Central Backpackers?
Conveniently located restaurants include Farmhouse Kings Cross, Friggitoria, and Pizza Boccone.
Does Sydney Central Backpackers have airport transportation?
Yes, Sydney Central Backpackers offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sydney Central Backpackers?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sydney Central Backpackers?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Greek.
Are there any historical sites close to Sydney Central Backpackers?
Many travellers enjoy visiting State Theatre (1.5 km), Anzac Memorial (1.2 km), and St. Mary's Cathedral (1.0 km).