Original Backpackers

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6.8
/10
Pleasant
82 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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160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2011
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In Sydney (Potts Point)

Location


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.

Attractions


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
Australian Museum - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
St Mary's Cathedral - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hyde Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Sydney Parliament House - 1.5 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

The nearest airports are:
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 16 km / 9.9 mi
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 61.8 km / 38.4 mi

The preferred airport for Original Backpackers is Sydney Airport (SYD).

Facilities


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.

Business Facilities


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

Dining


A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Rooms


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.

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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

Pets

Service Animals Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available
  • 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.

General Information

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 question in 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 is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Original Backpackers have?
Original Backpackers has 1 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Original Backpackers

Traveloka (4)
Other sources (78)
7.0
Pleasant
From 78 reviews
Cleanliness

6.6

Room Comfort

6.0

Location

6.0

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Gene
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 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 14 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
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 42 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 100 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 125 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 135 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
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 135 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

great service great experience
Maria Theresa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Paul
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 158 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 158 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved my stay
Verified traveler
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 164 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 164 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 190 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff cozy place
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 350 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 357 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 365 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

really nice hostel, will be back
Aleksandar
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 366 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 369 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 369 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 369 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 (78)
7.0
Pleasant
From 78 reviews
Cleanliness

6.6

Room Comfort

6.0

Location

6.0

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Traveler Reviews Original Backpackers

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40
Top reviews
Gene
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 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 14 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.
Read More
Benjamin
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 42 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 100 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 125 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 135 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 135 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

great service great experience
Maria Theresa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 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 158 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 158 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved my stay
Verified traveler
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 164 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 164 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 190 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff cozy place
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 350 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 357 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 365 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

really nice hostel, will be back
Aleksandar
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 366 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 369 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 369 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 369 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!
Number of reviews per page
20
40