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Home Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with rooftop terrace, near Sydney Tower Eye

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Business Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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6.0

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238 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2000
  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCircular Quay4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Opera House5 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
10 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
10 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Business Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry detergent
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Home Backpackers is located in Surry Hills, a neighborhood in Sydney, and is near a metro station. Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Showground or Qudos Bank Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 16 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yod - 3 min walk
  • Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Brewery - 2 min walk
  • Single O - 2 min walk
  • Saigon Summer - 2 min walk

About this property

Home Backpackers

Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye
Located close to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Circular Quay, Home Backpackers provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and barbecues
  • A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Home Backpackers feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Irons/ironing boards and Fabric detergent
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Home Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Home Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Surry Hills

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home Backpackers?

Home Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

Home Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 293 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

A, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
There are some fan in the room. But still hot. The staff is friendly and helpful. Even though I checked in around 11pm. The room was more clean than I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

anonymous

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean bedrooms. Lovely staff. For simple budget, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no explanation for ths area. We have to ne actively asking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Maria Manuela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The lady in the reception was really nice and friendly. The good thing about this hostel is that you can book a private room for a very reasonable price and its location is amazing. Bathroom was ok. Overall ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was an unexpected gem! The staff at check in were so friendly and helpful. The room was super clean and the facilities were clean and functional. It is very close to Central train station and there are lots of places to eat nearby. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019