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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Sydney Tower Eye

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Courtyard
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
Café
Property grounds
At Original Backpackers, experience Sydney like a local. Enjoy the garden patio for a peaceful retreat and the arcade/game room for social fun. With WiFi and continental breakfast, plan visits to nearby Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and the Sydney Opera House effortlessly.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

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  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 30 sq m
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8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Taronga Zoo - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Butler - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bowls Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Boccone - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye
Located close to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Sydney Opera House, Original Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Original Backpackers include perks, such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

Property is also known as

Original Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Original Backpackers Hostel
Original Backpackers Potts Point
Original Backpackers
Original Backpackers Potts Point
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Backpackers on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$112.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Original Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Original Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 2-minute walk and St. James Station is 16 minutes.

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Original Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 79 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Loved my stay
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pharinya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff cozy place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad

Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Theodor

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Boa escolha em Sydney

Excelente localização. Serviço básico, mas que atendendo ao tipo de alojamento é adequado. Quarto privado, com condições suficientes. A ventoinha ajuda mas... falta o ar condicionado. Toque simpático o pequeno almoço incluído e, um ou dois dias por semana, jantar gratuito. Oportunidade de conviver com viajantes de múltiplas nacionalidades. Staff da recepção muito simpático. Muito cuidado com as horas de ruído. Em resumo, uma boa opção para um orçamento limitado.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sevgi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people at the reception were nice and overall the staff is really friendly. Cockroaches were keeping us company during the lonely nights, and the fridge kept leaking ; the bathroom was dirty as well - we would be inebriated with weed smell on a daily basis, and whilst we wouldn't normally care, this was too much even for us. We understand it's a hostel, we really do, but the hygiene standards we require are not as high as the people that kept smoking in the courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Uriel

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takayoshi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JAEHYOK

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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