Original Backpackers

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.

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.

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.

The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.

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

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.

great service great experience

For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away

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.

Loved my stay

Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking

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.

Friendly staff cozy place

The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again

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.

really nice hostel, will be back

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.

It was the second time booking here, I stayed in a female only 12 bed dorm and I enjoyed it. Relaxing hostel

Cute hostel in a nice older building

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