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"Outside street noise. Just fan. No air condition. For people who are on budget. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 11 Mar 2017

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£57* Per night/room 22 Apr - 23 Apr

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Original Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from William Street. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a gym are available.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sydney Tower Eye and a few minutes from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Original Backpackers ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Original Backpackers

Everyone (1)
3 out of 5

Good if you want to save money. Great location.

Pros: Friendly staff
Location: Good location.
Outside street noise. Just fan. No air condition. For people who are on budget.

Posted by , from Bristol on 11 Mar 2017

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Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at Original Backpackers. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Central Station (2.7 km / 1.7 mi)
  • Metro station: Kings Cross Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Original Backpackers offers 41 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Fridge
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laptop safe

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness centre.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.