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7.3

Very good

439 reviews

439 reviews

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9.0

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
HSBC Building
60 m
Metro Theatre
70 m
Mission Room Escape Sydney
110 m
Event Cinemas - George Street
110 m
Map World Shop
160 m
Popular landmarks
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
400 m
Darling Harbour
590 m
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
790 m
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
1.5 km
The Rocks
1.8 km
Closest landmarks
Consulate General of Greece
120 m
Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre
190 m
Australian Opal Cutters
230 m
Cinema Centre Carpark
230 m
Paddy Pallin
240 m

Sydney Backpackers

7 Wilmot Street, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia - 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. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Located in heart of Sydney

Check-in/out [express]

Airport transfer

190 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Game room

Check-in/out [express]

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Sydney every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.6
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportSydney Airport (SYD)
Distance to airport7.8 km

Rooms available at Sydney Backpackers

1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Female Only
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  • Room size: 39 m²/420 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 14-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
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  • Room size: 39 m²/420 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sydney Backpackers have bars on the premises?

Enjoy your vacation the finest way with a drink in your hand at Sydney Backpackers's bar accessible right in front of your doorstep for when you need a sip or two.

Does Sydney Backpackers offer shuttle service for getting around?

For your convenience when traveling around the city, Sydney Backpackers provides None right where you need it making it easy for you to get to places quickly.

What is the average travel time to the nearest airport from Sydney Backpackers?

The average travel time to get from Sydney Backpackers to the airport is 30 minutes, but please take into account that the travel time may fluctuate based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

At what time of the year is Sydney Backpackers most popular?

Sydney Backpackers's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in August.

What do verified guests like most about Sydney Backpackers?

Verified guests that stayed at Sydney Backpackers have given this property a rating of 8.995 for its exceptional location as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Sydney Backpackers's pet services?

67.0% of our past customer evaluations have given a positive appraisal and remarks about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Sydney Backpackers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Families with older children have given to Sydney Backpackers?

Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Sydney Backpackers an average rating of 6.1. You can look into more comprehensive customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Sydney Backpackers?

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Sydney Backpackers an average rating of 6.1. You can find more comprehensive customer testimonials and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local travelers think about Sydney Backpackers?

Verified local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Sydney Backpackers an average rating of 7.5. You can look up on more specific customer reviews, and remarks for this property down in the review section.

What popular shopping locations are close by Sydney Backpackers?

Shopping options in Sydney Backpackers’s Sydney CBD neighborhood include Queen Victoria Building (QVB).

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What people love about Sydney Backpackers

  • 8

    Very good
    Staff 

    "Cleanliness is okay, the staff cleans the toilet/shower/common area everyday."

    Nur

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    March 6, 2023

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "The room was clean and provided enough plugs on each bed for us to charge phones/laptops."

    Nicky

    |

    September 1, 2019

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "So convenient, just near to anywhere you wanna go to."

    Nemia

    |

    August 14, 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 1,631 Sydney properties
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Location score
9/10
Service score
7.9/10
Value for money score
7.6/10
Room size
24 sqm.
Better than
94
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
86
%
of Sydney properties
Better than
85
%
of Sydney properties
Bigger than
84
%
of Sydney properties
Overall rating:

7.3

Very good
439 reviews
Cleanliness
6.1
Facilities
6.6
Location
9.0
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What travelers say they love:
Value for money, friendly and accommodating staff.
Emer from Philippines
Solo traveler
More about Sydney Backpackers

More about Sydney Backpackers

Sydney Backpackers

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Sydney Backpackers, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Sydney. Variety is the spice of life. Sydney Backpackers offers an abundance of choices in activities, with its location just 2.1 km from the Sydney Opera House.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Sydney Backpackers. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Sydney can be assisted with the shuttle services available here.
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 and luggage storage. The hostel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Sydney Backpackers.
The hostel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hostel come with air conditioning. Some rooms have television to keep guests entertained. You may be assured to know that a refrigerator is available in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Once there, be sure to check out bar for some in-house nighttime fun. Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night. The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as BBQ facilities and shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Sydney Backpackers. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hostel's hiking trails. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library, games room and shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Venture outside the hostel and explore Sydney. Learn about the city's art history with a day at The Rocks located 1.8 km away, where you can see collections by famous artists.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 99% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 85% of accommodations in the city.
Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 93% of the city's other options.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

6.6

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

4 mentions

Breakfast

3 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Czech
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Nepali
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Hiking
  • On-site entertainment
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Shuttle service

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental

Location

7 Wilmot Street, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Excellent
Location

9

Airports
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    7.8 km
  • Bankstown Airport (BWU)
    20.3 km
Public transportation
  • Town Hall Railway Station
    200 m
  • Museum Railway Station
    280 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre
    190 m
Shopping
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    400 m
Convenience store
  • City Convenience Store
    90 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    40 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
    400 m
  • Darling Harbour
    590 m
  • Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
    790 m
  • Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
    1.5 km
  • The Rocks
    1.8 km
  • The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
    1.9 km
  • Sydney Opera House
    2.2 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    2.6 km
  • Bondi Beach
    6.5 km
  • Manly Beach
    11.4 km
Nearby landmarks
  • HSBC Building
    60 m
  • Metro Theatre
    70 m
  • Mission Room Escape Sydney
    110 m
  • Event Cinemas - George Street
    110 m
  • Consulate General of Greece
    120 m
  • Map World Shop
    160 m
  • St Andrew’s Cathedral
    170 m
  • Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre
    190 m
  • Maruyu
    190 m
  • Town Hall Railway Station
    200 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.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • This accommodation is for guests between 18 to 35 years old only.
    The property accepts bookings only from non-local guests with foreign passport.
  • A surcharge of 1% applies when using a credit card. Please contact the property for further details.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until22:00
  • Check-out from08:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until22:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee16 AUD
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of rooms 20

Reviews of Sydney Backpackers from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.3
/
10
Cleanliness6.1
Facilities6.6
Location9.0
Service7.9
Value for money7.6
High score for Sydney
Rating
9+ Exceptional (32)
8-9 Excellent (18)
7-8 Very Good (28)
6-7 Good (8)
<6 Below Expectation (58)
Time of the year
Mar - May (42)
Jun - Aug (41)
Sep - Nov (32)
Dec - Feb (29)

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10.0
Exceptional
Brandon from Ireland
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

Exceptional”

Been staying here for a couple of weeks and Naomi is the absolute best host has helped me at every turn and all the staff are alwasy happy to help location is amazing right in the centre of everything best place to stay in Sydney by far cheer guys

Reviewed May 26, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Nemia from Australia
Business traveler
1 Person in 14-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 14 nights in August 2022

Best Location ”

So convenient, just near to anywhere you wanna go to. Located in the Heart ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 of Sydney City...

Reviewed August 15, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
JAEWOONG from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in July 2022

Great location, cheapest stay in Sydney CBD.”

This backpacker is located in the heart of Sydney. Everything is very close and public transportation. It is a bit old but everything is working. and the bed was very comfortable. Suitable for short-term visitor.

Reviewed July 17, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Brandon from Ireland
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

Fantastic holiday ”

Absolutely smashing Hostle love all the staff and accomodations brilliant

Reviewed May 30, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Diego from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Female Only
Stayed 4 nights in March 2022

Value for $$$”

Awesome value for your bucks and pretty decent overall

Reviewed March 27, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Jin from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in April 2022

Friendly, convenient ”

It has the greatest spot like in the center of the CBD , it's just a short walk from Town Hall Station (exit pavilion plaza), it's near to Chinatown and Circular Quay.

Reviewed May 04, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Yuhang from China
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 3 nights in March 2022

Enjoyful!”

People here are so nice!my roommate is so nice,make me feel home,I really mean it!

Reviewed April 02, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Emmet from Ireland
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 7 nights in September 2022

Exceptional”

Great place

Reviewed September 13, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Glenn from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 8 nights in January 2020

Exceptional”

I wasn’t happy when some of the other people staying didn’t always return what belonged to the kitchen and even if there’s a sign saying not to leave bikes in hallway people still do.

Reviewed January 28, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Dominic from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Syd backpackers”

Cheap place to stay if you're short on options, no frills but does the job. Welcoming staff, nice common room and free breakfast on Sunday mornings. Bit of grit around the place so it could do with a decent clean but overall not a bad place to rest for a night or two.

Reviewed June 27, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Diego from Australia
Family with young children
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in March 2022

Great Value”

Awesome value for your bucket

Reviewed March 29, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Iddo from Indonesia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 14-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 5 nights in April 2022

Review overall”

I like this place! You can go anywhere from here to favorite destination, budget friendly, and staff also friendly.

Reviewed April 19, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Simon from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 5 nights in January 2021

Quick and easy stay”

Stayed for 8 nights, awesome value. Kitchen facilities are great. Will be back again.

Reviewed March 06, 2021

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8.4
Excellent
Raditya from Indonesia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Great accomodation for backpackers”

Despite the noise, still able to sleep well due to comfortable duvet and clean sheets/linen

Reviewed February 26, 2022

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8.4
Excellent
Simexwell from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

Excellent”

Great place for single and friendly staffs. Present issue is with lift as it does not work for almost a month. If you are making a booking make sure you ask about the lift if you hate stairs.

Reviewed June 06, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Ng from Malaysia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Toilet cleanliness”

Im not so satisfy with the toilet and shower room. floor with water and hair and smelly

Reviewed January 07, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Oladare from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 14 nights in September 2019

Dee”

The staff is very friendly, and breakfast is served! The pancakes on Sundays are also delicious. However, the upkeep of this place in terms of sanitation can be better. In other words, the management can do a better job to run this place if they wanted to. Therefore, a 3-4 star experience only because the staff is pretty cool and they offer fun opportunities.

Reviewed February 09, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Christabel from Singapore
Solo traveler
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Cheapest option with fantastic location ”

So so accessible to transport links, attractions, shopping n restaurants. Don't think you can find any cheaper option in Sydney. However, it's the first time I'm drinking coffee out of a bowl. No fault of the staff. They just bought the mugs but they just disappear. Not the best crowd around at the hostel. Men's room complaints about people peeing after being drunk. Rooms don't smell very good (ok tis a 12-bed room) n it's extremely noisy from the bar / restaurant beside it so forget about sleep. Toilets n showers often wet but genuine attempts by staff to keep it clean n dry.

Reviewed May 17, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
Simexwell from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 6 nights in June 2020

Very good”

Good place for singles and staffs are so friendly.Presently is issue with the lift. It does not work for almost a month now, so make sure you ask about lift before you make a booking if you hate stairs.

Reviewed June 06, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Muhamad from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in November 2020

Nearest CBD”

Good location that only 5minute from town hall station

Reviewed November 09, 2020

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