Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Sydney with 10 restaurants

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Jolly Swagman Backpackers sits in central Sydney, just a short walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Guests can relax at the manager's reception, choose from ten on-site eateries, or take advantage of the outdoor pool nearby.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Kitchen
Laundry
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Tomorrow

Oct 14 - Oct 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

6 bathrooms

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

6 bathrooms

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

12 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Bunk Beds

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

6 bathrooms

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

12 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

6 bathrooms

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

Shared/communal kitchen

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

Shared/communal kitchen

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Microwave

Stovetop

Toaster

Shared/communal kitchen

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the area

27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Sydney Tower Eye - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Maki Sushi Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Sapporo Miso Ramen Factory Sora - ‬1 min walk
‪Pizza Boccone - ‬1 min walk
‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬2 min walk
‪PIÑA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens

Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building, Jolly Swagman Backpackers provides a free manager's reception, a terrace and 10 coffee shops/cafes. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Outdoor pool access nearby
Airport drop-off service (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and concierge services
ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a computer station

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Showers and hairdryers
Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free 24-hour offsite parking within 5 metres
Street parking available
24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

10 bars/lounges
10 coffee shops/cafes
10 restaurants
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free manager's reception (select days)
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Library
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Private wine tours
TV in common areas
Wine tours

Family friendly

Access to nearby outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Children's games
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

ATM
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station
Coworking space

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

1 building
3 floors
Communal living room
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Toaster

Desk
Fan
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Guests will receive lockbox information

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: AUD 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Jolly Swagman Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Checkout is at 9 AM.

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of AUD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jolly Swagman Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building. Sydney Opera House and The Rocks Markets are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 19 minutes.

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