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Original Backpackers

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Housekeeping
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Original Backpackers Room Options

Single Room, Private Bathroom

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Double BedMore details

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Double BedMore details

Double Room, Private Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 3 Twin BedsMore details

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

194 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

About this property

Original Backpackers

In Sydney (Potts Point)


Located in Sydney (Potts Point), Original Backpackers is within a 5-minute drive of Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. This hostel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sydney Opera House.


Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.


Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

William Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Woolloomooloo Wharf - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Crown Street - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
St Vincent’s Hospital - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Art Gallery of New South Wales - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Royal Botanic Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
The Domain - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Oxford Street - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
St Mary's Cathedral - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hyde Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Australian Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Martin Place - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Westfield Shopping Centre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Castlereagh Street - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Sydney Tower Eye - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The preferred airport for Original Backpackers is Sydney Airport (SYD) - 16 km / 9.9 mi



Languages

German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Housekeeping

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

  • Coffee/tea in common areas

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Guest services

  • Concierge services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Multilingual staff

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • German

  • English

  • Italian

  • French

  • Spanish

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wireless internet access

  • Shared/communal kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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