Original Backpackers

Hostels
6.9
/10
Pleasant
90 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Gene

10.0
/ 10
Keeping in mind that this is a hostle, the private room I had was small but very clean and comfortable. I didn't see a dorm but the other guests seemed to be having a very good time.

Spence

10.0
/ 10
Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back

Verified traveler

10.0
/ 10
The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again
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160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2011

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Discover the Heart of New South Wales at Original Backpackers

Welcome to Original Backpackers, your gateway to an unforgettable Australian adventure. Nestled in a prime location, Original Backpackers offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and authentic local charm, making it the perfect base for exploring everything New South Wales has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or embarking on your first solo journey, Original Backpackers provides a welcoming atmosphere and all the amenities you need to make your stay memorable. Room rates at Original Backpackers start from - per night. Don’t forget to use the TRAVELOKA new user limited promo code to get up to 8% off your booking!

Original Backpackers Location

Original Backpackers is ideally situated in the vibrant heart of Sydney's Central Business District (CBD). Located at 160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2011, you're just a stone's throw from the city's pulse. It's a mere 10-minute walk to the nearest train station, Town Hall, and approximately a 25-minute journey from Sydney Airport via a direct train link. This central position places you within easy reach of iconic landmarks, bustling shopping precincts, and a thriving culinary scene. The atmosphere here is electric, with the energy of the city right at your doorstep, yet Original Backpackers also offers a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration. You'll find yourself within walking distance to the historic Queen Victoria Building, the stunning Royal Botanic Garden, and the iconic Sydney Opera House, allowing you to immerse yourself in the best of what Sydney has to offer.

Original Backpackers Facilities & Services

Facilities for guests at Original Backpackers are designed to enhance your stay and cater to every need. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of services to ensure your comfort and enjoyment.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property, keeping you connected.
  • A fully equipped communal kitchen, perfect for preparing your own meals.
  • A vibrant common lounge area with comfortable seating and entertainment options.
  • Secure luggage storage facilities, providing peace of mind for your belongings.
  • On-site laundry facilities available for a small fee (AUD $5 per wash/dry cycle).
  • 24-hour reception desk, ensuring assistance is always available.
  • Vending machines offering snacks and beverages for your convenience.
  • A dedicated tour desk to help you plan your Sydney adventures.
  • Regular social events and activities to help you connect with fellow travellers.

Original Backpackers Room Types

Discover a variety of accommodation options to suit your travel style with the diverse room types of Original Backpackers. We offer a range of rooms designed for comfort and affordability, ensuring a pleasant stay for every guest.
  • Standard Dormitory:

    These shared rooms are perfect for solo travellers looking to meet new people. They are strictly non-smoking and do not feature bathtubs.
  • Private Twin Room:

    Ideal for couples or friends travelling together, these rooms offer more privacy. They are strictly non-smoking and do not feature bathtubs.
  • Private Double Room:

    A comfortable option for couples, featuring a double bed. These rooms are strictly non-smoking and do not feature bathtubs.
  • Ensuite Dormitory:

    For those seeking a bit more convenience, these dorms include an en-suite bathroom. They are strictly non-smoking and do not feature bathtubs.
All rooms at Original Backpackers are strictly non-smoking to ensure a fresh and healthy environment for all guests. We do not currently offer pet-friendly rooms.

Original Backpackers Dining & Restaurants

While Original Backpackers doesn't have an on-site restaurant, its prime CBD location means you're spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. Step outside and you'll find yourself surrounded by an eclectic mix of cafes, bistros, and restaurants catering to every palate and budget. From quick and delicious takeaway options to fine dining experiences, the culinary landscape around Original Backpackers is vast and exciting. Enjoy artisanal coffee at a nearby cafe from around AUD $4, or indulge in a modern Australian dinner at a restaurant within a 5-minute walk, with estimated prices per person ranging from AUD $30 to $70. Many establishments offer breakfast specials, with many cafes opening from 7:00 AM.

Original Backpackers Nearby Attractions and Activities

Original Backpackers is perfectly positioned to explore Sydney's most iconic attractions and vibrant activities. Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture and stunning natural beauty with these must-visit spots:
  • Sydney Opera House:

    An architectural marvel and a UNESCO World Heritage site, just a 20-minute walk or short ferry ride away.
  • The Rocks:

    Sydney's historic heart, offering charming cobblestone laneways, weekend markets, and a glimpse into the city's colonial past.
  • Royal Botanic Garden:

    A sprawling oasis of natural beauty offering breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.
  • Darling Harbour:

    A lively entertainment precinct featuring museums, aquariums, restaurants, and stunning waterfront views.
  • Bondi Beach:

    World-famous for its golden sands and surf culture, easily accessible via public transport.
If you are looking for other activities around Original Backpackers, check out the best deals on Traveloka: Recommended activities in Sydney!

How to Get to Original Backpackers from the Airport

Getting to Original Backpackers from Sydney Airport (SYD) is straightforward and convenient, with several excellent options available. We recommend exploring the various airport transfer services to find the best fit for your needs.
  • Airport Rail Link:

    The most efficient way is to take the Airport Train from the domestic or international terminal to Town Hall Station. The journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes and costs around AUD $19. From Town Hall, Original Backpackers is a short 10-minute walk.
  • Airport Shuttle Bus:

    Several shuttle bus services operate from the airport to the CBD. These can be a more economical option, with prices typically ranging from AUD $15-$25 per person, though journey times can be longer depending on traffic and drop-off points.
  • Ride-hailing Service:

    You can book a ride-hailing service directly from the airport's designated pick-up zones. This offers door-to-door convenience and typically costs between AUD $40-$60, depending on traffic conditions.
  • Taxi:

    Metered airport taxis are readily available. The journey to Original Backpackers will take approximately 20-30 minutes without traffic and will cost between AUD $50-$70.
For a seamless arrival, consider pre-booking Original Backpackers airport transfer if available, or explore the convenient airport transfer services on Traveloka.

Summary of Why You Should Choose to Stay at Original Backpackers

Choosing Original Backpackers means opting for an authentic and memorable Sydney experience. With its unbeatable CBD location, you're perfectly placed to explore all the city has to offer. The welcoming atmosphere, coupled with essential facilities, ensures a comfortable and social stay.
  • Prime Location:

    Situated in the heart of Sydney's CBD, close to major attractions and transport links.
  • Affordable Accommodation:

    Offering a range of room types to suit every budget.
  • Social Atmosphere:

    A great place to meet fellow travellers and experience local culture.
  • Convenient Access:

    Easy to reach from the airport and simple to navigate the city from.
  • Value for Money:

    Providing a comfortable and well-equipped base for your adventures.
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Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast

Things to Do

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

General

  • Smoking area
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee/tea in lobby

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Sports and Recreations

  • Game room

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Original Backpackers

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 02:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
, The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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Service Animals Allowed
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Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 02:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Original Backpackers
41
Number of floors in Original Backpackers
1
Another facilities in Original Backpackers
Luggage storage, Multilingual staff, Concierge, Breakfast, Continental breakfast

Frequently asked questions about Original Backpackers

What are available facilities at Original Backpackers?
There are top facilites at Original Backpackers such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Original Backpackers?
The standard check-in time at Original Backpackers is starting from 14:00 - 02:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Original Backpackers provide breakfast?
Yes, Original Backpackers provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Original Backpackers?
Original Backpackers has a 2.0-star rating.
How many floors does Original Backpackers have?
Original Backpackers has 1.
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Original Backpackers reviews and ratings

Overall Ratings & Reviews Original Backpackers

Traveloka (4)
Other sources (86)
7.0
Pleasant
From 86 reviews
Cleanliness

6.8

Room Comfort

6.2

Location

6.0

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveller Reviews Original Backpackers

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Gene
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Keeping in mind that this is a hostle, the private room I had was small but very clean and comfortable. I didn't see a dorm but the other guests seemed to be having a very good time.
Protacio
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We checked in late due to our flight was delayed nobody in check in counter. Receptionist came after 30 minutes and we are able to get in. It was sunday evening, it was a happy hour with a small space to walk due to guest are in the walkway drinking, singing and smoking weed. It was peaceful and for us conservative traveller the ambiance we don’t like. But we some nearby hostel because we extended our stay in Sydney for 2 2 nights it was calm and quiet unlike the Original. In that particular there are many hostels and a walk to train station.
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Benjamin
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wouldn’t rush back - private room does not look anything like the condition it was advertised in. Not convinced it had been cleaned & am pretty sure someone came in my room (not to service it) while I was away.
carolyn
8.0
/10
Reviewed 106 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
Spence
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back
Rodrigo
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it. Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Joel
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

great service great experience
Maria Theresa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Paul
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway.
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Tyler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved my stay
Verified traveler
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 169 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Antonio
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 170 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. I pay the same amount that any hotel in the area would charge for the same room. However, the room did not have soap or shampoo or anything to shower/clean-up. Its disappointing to pay more than $100 per night and to not even have a tiny piece of soap to shower.
Pharinya
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 196 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff cozy place
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 356 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again
Porkypie
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 363 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I was bitten by bedbugs and still suffering from it. Unbelievable that bedbugs can be found in winter time. The staff was friendly and allowed me to cancel further bookings but it is a matter of hygiene; cleaners might do didge jobs.
Matt
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 370 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

really nice hostel, will be back
Aleksandar
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very dirty and didn’t end up sleeping there because off that. Basically payed for a storage unit. Very disappointing. If I was hotels.com I would not advertise them.
Jennifer
10.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was the second time booking here, I stayed in a female only 12 bed dorm and I enjoyed it. Relaxing hostel
Jennifer
10.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Cute hostel in a nice older building
Verified traveler
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hostel is bright and in a great location - nice and airy. Great wifi and Netflix on TV!
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Original Backpackers

Traveloka (4)
Other sources (86)
7.0
Pleasant
From 86 reviews
Cleanliness

6.8

Room Comfort

6.2

Location

6.0

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveller Reviews Original Backpackers

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Gene
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Keeping in mind that this is a hostle, the private room I had was small but very clean and comfortable. I didn't see a dorm but the other guests seemed to be having a very good time.
Protacio
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We checked in late due to our flight was delayed nobody in check in counter. Receptionist came after 30 minutes and we are able to get in. It was sunday evening, it was a happy hour with a small space to walk due to guest are in the walkway drinking, singing and smoking weed. It was peaceful and for us conservative traveller the ambiance we don’t like. But we some nearby hostel because we extended our stay in Sydney for 2 2 nights it was calm and quiet unlike the Original. In that particular there are many hostels and a walk to train station.
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Benjamin
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wouldn’t rush back - private room does not look anything like the condition it was advertised in. Not convinced it had been cleaned & am pretty sure someone came in my room (not to service it) while I was away.
carolyn
8.0
/10
Reviewed 106 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
Spence
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back
Rodrigo
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it. Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Joel
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

great service great experience
Maria Theresa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Paul
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway.
Read More
Tyler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved my stay
Verified traveler
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 169 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Antonio
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 170 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. I pay the same amount that any hotel in the area would charge for the same room. However, the room did not have soap or shampoo or anything to shower/clean-up. Its disappointing to pay more than $100 per night and to not even have a tiny piece of soap to shower.
Pharinya
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 196 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff cozy place
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 356 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again
Porkypie
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 363 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I was bitten by bedbugs and still suffering from it. Unbelievable that bedbugs can be found in winter time. The staff was friendly and allowed me to cancel further bookings but it is a matter of hygiene; cleaners might do didge jobs.
Matt
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 370 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

really nice hostel, will be back
Aleksandar
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very dirty and didn’t end up sleeping there because off that. Basically payed for a storage unit. Very disappointing. If I was hotels.com I would not advertise them.
Jennifer
10.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was the second time booking here, I stayed in a female only 12 bed dorm and I enjoyed it. Relaxing hostel
Jennifer
10.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Cute hostel in a nice older building
Verified traveler
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hostel is bright and in a great location - nice and airy. Great wifi and Netflix on TV!
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