Original Backpackers | Hostel in Sydney

7.1 (595 Reviews) |   15 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  24 Guests
Kings Cross Hostel | Original Backpackers

15 Bedroom Hostel in Kings Cross, Sydney

Set in a refurbished Victorian-style mansion, Original Backpackers offers free unlimited Wi-Fi . Guests have access to a large shared kitchen and a communal lounge area with cable TV and Netflix. Located in the heart of the Kings Cross nightlife district, Original Backpackers Hostel is a few minutes' walk from several bars and restaurants, and less than a 30-minute walk from the famous Sydney Opera House. Bondi Beach is a 30-minute bus ride away. Guests can relax in the central courtyard . Free coffee and tea is provided in the communal kitchen. Free breakfast is available daily, free dinner is offered 3 nights a week. Accommodations options include dormitory and private rooms. Some rooms include a TV and a DVD player. All ensuite double and twin rooms have a toilet, shower, sink, TV, refrigerator, kettle and free tea and coffee. There is a self-service laundry on-site. Reception 9am to 8pm. Cable TV with Netflix. Free breakfast every day, free dinners 3 nights, a weekly BBQ. Free bike storage and e-battery charging station

Original Backpackers is located in Sydney.

This 15 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 595 reviews with the average score of 7.1 . Coming to Sydney and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this BedroomVillas place in Sydney. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Original Backpackers in Sydney is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Original Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney, 2011, Australia

Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room
  • Movie nights
  • Walking tours
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Entertainment staff
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Lockers
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note that guests under 18 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.55
Location:
8.74
Staff:
8.54
Facilities:
7.28
Comfort:
7
Cleanliness:
7.05
Rachelle Manya
Nov 29, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I love this backpackers! I feel really at home staying here & I like the vibe & people here so much, I came back a second time to stay. Henry, the lovely English guy on reception was incredibly helpful & he carried my heavy 33kg suitcase up lots of stairs for me & he upgraded me to a nicer room with less people in it & he checked me in early & made my bed himself! He also gave me lots of good recommendations for Bali & was generally a really nice man. Danny was also very nice & said Henry could check me in early etc. All of the staff are really nice & friendly & in general I always enjoy my stay here
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroomnage (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 14 m2
3 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Heating, Fan, Laptop safe, Lockers

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 14 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player

General

Heating, Fan, Laptop safe, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 9 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player

General

Heating, Fan, Laptop safe, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player

General

Heating, Fan, Laptop safe, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player

General

Heating, Fan, Laptop safe, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18-36 years)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Laptop safe, Heating, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Original Backpackers pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Original Backpackers?

Check-in time for Original Backpackers starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Original Backpackers have a swimming pool?

No, this Original Backpackers does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Original Backpackers?

Best-rates for the Original Backpackers starts from $75 per night with includes Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Laundry, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, Sports/Activities with all other facilities. BedroomVillas matches every traveler with their perfect villa, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Original Backpackers a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Original Backpackers wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Original Backpackers has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Original Backpackers?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Original Backpackers indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Original Backpackers?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Original Backpackers are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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