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5.6

Review score

355 reviews

355 reviews

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6.9

Good

Location rating score

Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Hobbyco Shop

170 m

St. Mary's Cathedral

260 m

Cook + Phillip Park

270 m

Sydney Symphony

320 m

Art Gallery of New South Wales

330 m

Popular landmarks
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

810 m

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

930 m

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

1.4 km

The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk

1.4 km

Darling Harbour

1.5 km

Closest landmarks
Domain Car Park

110 m

Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre

380 m

Old Fitzroy Hotel

400 m

Thrifty

430 m

Artspace

430 m

Newly renovated

Elephant Backpacker

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia, 2011 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Sydney CBD, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sydney Opera House.

Highlights

490 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Inside city center

330 meters to Art Gallery of New South Wales

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Breakfast [free]

Car park [on-site]

Game room

Shared kitchen

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Sydney every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money6.2
Distance to city center0.5 km
Location rating6.9
Nearest airportSydney Airport (SYD)
Distance to airport8.5 km

Rooms available at Elephant Backpacker

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double/ Twin Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
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One Bed in Six Persons Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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One Bed In Six Bed Female Dorm
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
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One Bed in Six Persons Female Dormitory
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Elephant Backpacker?

Check-in is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Elephant Backpacker?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Elephant Backpacker has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full.

Is breakfast offered at Elephant Backpacker?

Wake up to a great continental breakfast at Elephant Backpacker.

What is the smoking policy at Elephant Backpacker?

Elephant Backpacker does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Elephant Backpacker?

The closest train, metro, or bus station to Elephant Backpacker is St James Railway Station, 460 m away.

What restaurants are nearby Elephant Backpacker?

Restaurants including O Bar & Dining, Mr Wong Restaurant and Restaurant Hubert are popular in Elephant Backpacker’s neighborhood which is known as Sydney CBD.

What popular shopping places are close to Elephant Backpacker?

Shopping options in Elephant Backpacker’s Sydney CBD neighborhood include Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Artexpress and Glasshouse Shopping Centre.

What are popular attractions near Elephant Backpacker?

Guests at Elephant Backpacker can easily visit Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk and Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck located in the Sydney CBD area.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Elephant Backpacker?

Elephant Backpacker’s nearby natural sights include Wollimi Pine and Farm Cove located in the same Sydney CBD area.

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What people love about Elephant Backpacker

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Friendly staff, great location, huge dorms"

    Hall

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    February 12, 2020

  • 8

    Very good
    Location

    "Location was good too!"

    Liu

    |

    November 14, 2019

  • 8

    Very good
    Staff 

    "The staff where friendly and the dinning area large and the laundry was good."

    Monica

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    June 16, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 1,482 Sydney properties
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Room comfort score
4.4/10
Value for money score
6.2/10
Room size
18 sqm.
Location score
6.9/10
Better than
86
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
78
%
of Sydney properties
Bigger than
78
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
77
%
of Sydney properties
Overall rating:

5.6

Review score
355 reviews
Cleanliness
4.5
Facilities
4.8
Location
6.9
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More about Elephant Backpacker

More about Elephant Backpacker

Elephant Backpacker

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Elephant Backpacker, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Sydney. Variety is the spice of life. Elephant Backpacker offers an abundance of choices in activities, with its location just 1.6 km from the Sydney Opera House.
The superior services and facilities offered at Elephant Backpacker will make for a memorable stay. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided for guests by the hostel. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundromat offered at Elephant Backpacker. The hostel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The hostel is entirely non-smoking.
Guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay while at Elephant Backpacker. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hostel come with linen service. You can stay fresh and clean with towels provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Wake up with no worries at Elephant Backpacker, where breakfast is provided free of charge. If you like to eat in the privacy of your room, Elephant Backpacker can arrange to have groceries delivered to your doorstep. The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
Never let a day go wasted when you're at Elephant Backpacker with all the activities and facilities provided. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hostel's yoga room. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library and games room.


Around the property

While in Sydney, take some time to venture outside of Elephant Backpacker. Learn about the city's art history with a day at The Rocks located 1.5 km away, where you can see collections by famous artists.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 91% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 86% of accommodations in the city.
This accommodation beats more than 86% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

4.8

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

23 mentions

Breakfast

6 mentions

Internet

6 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Czech
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Yoga room
Cleanliness and safety
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Safe dining setup
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Grocery delivery
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Laundromat
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Linens
  • Locker
  • Mirror
  • Non-smoking
  • Seating area
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental
  • Vegetarian

Location

50 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia, 2011
Good
Location

6.9

Airports
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    8.5 km 17 min drive
  • Bankstown Airport (BWU)
    21.3 km 33 min drive
Public transportation
  • St James Railway Station
    470 m 9 min walk
  • Kings Cross Railway Station
    630 m 12 min walk
Hospital or clinic
  • SSHC
    550 m
Shopping
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    930 m
Convenience store
  • EzyMart
    580 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    300 m 12 min drive

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
    810 m
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    930 m
  • Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
    1.4 km
  • The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
    1.4 km
  • Darling Harbour
    1.5 km
  • The Rocks
    1.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House
    1.6 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    2.2 km
  • Bondi Beach
    5.8 km
  • Manly Beach
    10.5 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Domain Car Park
    110 m
  • Hobbyco Shop
    170 m
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
    260 m
  • Cook + Phillip Park
    270 m
  • Sydney Symphony
    320 m
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    330 m
  • Artexpress
    340 m
  • Speakers’ Corner
    360 m
  • Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
    380 m
  • Tilbury Bar
    390 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • The property is unable to guarantee that all beds booked for group bookings will be in the same hostel room.
  • Guests are required to book a private room to guarantee that all beds booked for group bookings will be in the same room.
  • Children under 18 years old can only be accommodated in private rooms, not dormitory rooms, unless an adult is present in the room.
  • Children under 18 years old cannot share a dormitory with other guests that are not listed in the booking.
  • For bookings of 2 or more beds, the property is unable to guarantee that all beds booked will be in the same dormitory room.
  • The property only accepts bookings from foreign guests. Guests are required to provide a passport upon check-in.
  • The property requires a refundable security deposit of AUD 20 upon check-in.
  • Guests must provide a valid form of government regulated identification (eg. passport, ID card, driver’s license, etc.) upon check-in.
  • All credit card transactions will incur a 1% surcharge.
  • Check-in or check-out outside the mentioned hours is allowed with prior notice and confirmation from the property. Please contact the property for more information.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from12:00
  • Check-in until00:00
  • Check-out from07:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until11:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center0.5 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)25
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of rooms 220
  • Room voltage240
  • Year property opened1892
  • Most recent renovation2021

Reviews of Elephant Backpacker from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
5.6
/
10
Review score
Cleanliness4.5
Facilities4.8
Location6.9
Room comfort and quality4.4
Service5.8
Value for money6.2
High score for Sydney
Rating
9+ Exceptional (12)
8-9 Excellent (6)
7-8 Very Good (33)
6-7 Good (24)
<6 Below Expectation (133)
Time of the year
Mar - May (47)
Jun - Aug (67)
Sep - Nov (43)
Dec - Feb (51)

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9.6
Exceptional
Jennica from Philippines
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

The hostel is very clean compared to other backpacker's hotel I've been. ”

The mattress of the bed is old, but it doesn't matter because it's still comfy and it's clean. The linen were also clean and has no smell. The staff were great and accommodating. I also got some awesome and friendly roommates. Breakfast was coffee/tea, toast, bread and cereals. Worth the money. Location is a 10-15 minute walk from the CBD, the place is quiet, good for backpackers who love quiet places. No aircon but there were ceiling fans.

Reviewed March 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Sheena from Philippines
Group
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Affordable and friendly ”

Lost my phone coz i left it at the reception. They kept it and returned my phone to me :) thanks for the amazing stay.

Reviewed August 15, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Hall from Australia
Solo traveler
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Love the hostel”

Friendly staff, great location, huge dorms

Reviewed February 12, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Umashanker from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 10 nights in June 2019

Best place around city”

Cheap price, super friendly staff, free breakfast, laundry facilities, wifi Old building but well maintained.

Reviewed July 06, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Marek from Poland
Couple
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in November 2018

Excellent location!”

Friendly staff, clean room (dobule room), great location (short walk to the Opera House through the Royal Botanical Gardens!). Rooms very basic but ok.

Reviewed January 06, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
April from Philippines
Couple
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Exceptional”

Everything was perfect!

Reviewed February 21, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Jessica from Australia
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

Awesome experience”

Absolutely loved it, wasn't expecting this

Reviewed May 20, 2021

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8.8
Excellent
Emilie from Australia
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

Excellent”

Staff very friendly, room and roomates very calm, the breakast for free is very nice and really good price. The location isn't too bad too. The only things to improve would be : a safer room to keep the luggages and, because the showers are small, more hook in it would be really nice.

Reviewed July 09, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Muhammad from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in April 2021

Overall Good”

Excellent location, cleanliness was not very good.

Reviewed April 05, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
Monica from Australia
Business traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

My room clean, high ceiling and quiet above the traffic. Lovely veranda, windows open. Bathroom poor”

The staff where friendly and the dinning area large and the laundry was good. Showers hot. The place a little run down and being renovated. Fantastic location and value for money. However suitably sufficient for my stay. A lot of workers staying here.

Reviewed June 16, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Liu from Malaysia
Family with teens
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 6 nights in October 2019

Great location, nice breakfast, with lift”

The twin room that I get was fine. Lift is a plus since we have lots of luggage and our room are on the 3rd floor. Shared toilet and shower room are ok but some of the door need to be fix. Kitchen are rather packed during meal hours so cook your meal early to avoid queuing for the stove. Free breakfast is great to save some dollars. Location was good too! near to most of the tourist location.

Reviewed November 14, 2019

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7.6
Very good
MUHAMAD from Malaysia
Business traveler
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 6 nights in August 2019

When I was checkin, we get shocked after went to the room that room was not clear up yet”

But luckily the staff was great and get cool us down. We were so tired but have to wait and suddenly the window curtain cannot moving at all and we told the staff and the staff said have to wait at morning and ask someone help but no one shows up until we check-out. Hahaha. But everything is went well coz we took the comforter and tight at the curtain for the stays. By the way, the morning breakfast was nice and good. Thats all

Reviewed August 22, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Joe from Philippines
Group
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 4 nights in July 2019

Good place to stay”

They have a lift. They also have a shared kitchen. They have cereals and toast for breakfast. The staff are accommodating. They don't provide towels and toiletries. The location is not that good since it is quite far from stations or bus stops. Room is okay. Restrooms are clean but sometimes it's not. Overall, still recommended place to stay for its value for money.

Reviewed July 16, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Joe from Philippines
Group
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Good place to stay”

They have a lift. They also have a shared kitchen. They have cereals and toast for breakfast. The staff are accommodating. They don't provide towels and toiletries. The location is not that good since it is quite far from stations or bus stops. Room is okay. Restrooms are clean but sometimes it's not. Overall, still recommended place to stay for its value for money.

Reviewed July 16, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Evolene from Canada
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 3 nights in March 2020

Staff and location very good”

Room are so discusting

Reviewed March 10, 2020

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7.6
Very good
Magalie from France
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

Very good”

Female dorm had a weird atmosphere with long term people staying there Kitchen was really dirty Good location Breakfast ok with a hot drink, toast and a choice of cereals

Reviewed October 08, 2019

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6.8
Good
Casey from Singapore
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in August 2019

Good”

The building is deteriorating. Rooms are pitiful. It's quite unfortunate that I bunked with ppl who practically lives there already rather than a traveller. plug and wall socket are. room and hallway floor is squeeky. lift (charmed by it's vintage design tho) is slow AF. there is no attendant at the kitchen and ppl can simply ignore CLAYGO rules. Nearest is St James station which you have to HIKE in 7 - 10minutes. I wish I could've opted for a better one.

Reviewed September 16, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Eng from Malaysia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 3 nights in March 2019

Worth , no much complaint since it is budget”

It is no bad overall.

Reviewed April 18, 2019

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6.8
Good
Maxwell from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Good”

Stayed here for one universit

Reviewed February 01, 2020

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6.0
Mohd from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double/ Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2018

So-so”

Nothing special but overall it was okay.

Reviewed July 16, 2019

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