Name: Original Backpackers
Address: 160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Sydney, Sydney (and vicinity), New South Wales, Australia, Sydney, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Australia
Rating: 7.24

Guest reviews

7.2

Good

Based on 310 verified reviews

Facilities

6.9

Cleanliness

6.8

Rooms

7

Service

7.7

Location

7.5

Dining

7

Who stays here?

Couple

34%

Group

29%

Solo

35%

10

Gene

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Benjamin

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

carolyn

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

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

10

otmane

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the atmosphere is very good, the employees and management very very friendly. I liked it very well.

10

Spence

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

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

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Sydney, Sydney (and vicinity), New South Wales, Australia

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.

William Street(0.2 miles)

Woolloomooloo Wharf(0.5 miles)

Crown Street(0.5 miles)

St Vincent’s Hospital(0.5 miles)

Art Gallery of New South Wales(0.6 miles)

Royal Botanic Gardens(0.6 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:30

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Nearby parking is available for AUD 25 per day, located approximately 1640 feet away. Reservations are not required.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property is located in Potts Point, Sydney, within a 5-minute drive of Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Other nearby attractions include Mrs. Macquarie's Chair (1.9 mi) and Sydney Opera House (2 mi).

Children are allowed at the property, and guests can stay for free if they are under the age of 18.

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