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Newtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 3-minute walk to University of Sydney

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Located close to University of Sydney, Newtown Backpackers provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Person Private Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Person Private Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Courtyard view

4 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Newtown, a neighbourhood in Sydney, is home to Newtown Backpackers. Capitol Theatre and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Fondue for ✌️is one of the many Chocolate Dishes ordered !!!🍫🍓🍌🍯
    King Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Through the portal.
    University of Sydney
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carriageworks arts centre in Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Carriageworks
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Enmore Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Redfern Station
    3 min drive
  • Sydney Newtown Station
    7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Newtown Hotel
    2 min walk
  • La Favola
    2 min walk
  • Campos Coffee
    3 min walk
  • The Pie Tin
    2 min walk
  • Ante
    3 min walk

About this property

Newtown Backpackers

Hostel near University of Sydney
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Newtown Backpackers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a TV in reception and a vending machine
  • Barbecues, a computer station and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Newtown Backpackers feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Parking on site (AUD 10 per night)
    • Limited on-site self parking

    Things to do

    • Seasonal outdoor pool
    • TV in common areas

    Family friendly

    • Laundry facilities
    • Seasonal outdoor pool

    Conveniences

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

    Guest services

    • Housekeeping (daily)
    • Tour and ticket assistance

    Business services

    • Computer station

    Outdoors

    • Barbecue grill
    • Garden
    • Terrace

    Accessibility

    • No lift

    More

    • Designated smoking areas

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • Private or shared bathroom
    • Shower
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • Flat-screen TV

    Food and drink

    • Shared kitchen access

    More

    • Ceiling fan
    • Safe

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    Late check-in subject to availability
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10 AM
    Contactless check-out

    Special check-in instructions

    The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Front desk staffed during limited hours
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Front desk (limited hours)

    Pets

    Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

    Children and extra beds

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

    Payment types at the property

    Important information

    Optional extras

    • Self-parking fee: AUD 10.00 per night
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

    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
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
    This property accepts credit cards and cash
    If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

    We should mention

    This property does not have any lifts
    The seasonal pool will be open from September to May

    Property is also known as

    Billabong Gardens Hostel Newtown
    Billabong Gardens Hostel
    Billabong Gardens Newtown
    Summer House Newtown Hostel
    Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Summer House Newtown Newtown
    Newtown Summer House Newtown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
    Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Summer House Newtown
    Summer House Newtown Newtown
    Summer House Hostel
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    Summer House Newtown
    Summer House Newtown - Hostel Newtown
    Summer House Newtown - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Newtown Backpackers have a pool?

    Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

    Is Newtown Backpackers pet-friendly?

    No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

    How much is parking at Newtown Backpackers?

    Self-parking is available for AUD 10.00 per night.

    What time is check-in at Newtown Backpackers?

    Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

    What time is check-out at Newtown Backpackers?

    Checkout is at 10 AM.

    Where is Newtown Backpackers located?

    Located in Newtown, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of King Street and University of Sydney. Star Casino and International Convention Centre Sydney are also within 3 miles (5 km). Redfern Station is 23 minutes by foot and Sydney Newtown Station is 7 minutes.

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    Reviews

    Newtown Backpackers Reviews

    7.4

    Good

    7.6

    Cleanliness

    8.4

    Location

    8.4

    Staff & service

    7.2

    Property conditions & facilities
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 53 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 53 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 53 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 53 reviews

    Reviews

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    立地は最高

    ニュータウンは観光客にはまだ無名ですが、ショッピングやカフェからナイトライフまで幅広く充実した若者のカルチャースポットです。 そのど真ん中にあるので、周辺でいろいろと楽しめます。シティまでもバスや電車で15分ほど。CoogeeやSurry hillsへもバスで一本。立地は最高です。 設備はこれといって良くも悪くもなく、普通のホステルです。不満はWiFiが有料なところです。

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Good

    It was good. What you would expect from a hostel. I did not see any plates or utensils available I was only there for one night so I just used my own but did not see anything written about getting it from the front desk but other people seemed to have utensils from the front desk. They also have signs that they will kick you out if you do not wash your dishes immediately so there was not a pile up of dishes - but the dishes seemed like they were half washed. Nothing new for hostels.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    還好。。，，，方便，近市中心。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。，。，，。。。
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Staff & service, amenities
    Basic but clean...great location, we could walk everywhere
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Good place to stay. Great location and friendly people.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

    8/10 Good

    Carlos, Melbourne

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great location, great place and easy to deal with staff. Only downside is the room to shared toilet/bathroom ratio, but not too hard to deal with!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The price or rooms was very reasonable! It was convenient to be able to park our car for a reasonable rate of $10 per day under cover! Very convenient to the RPA Hospital and shopping area and plenty of places to eat! The communal kitchen was not very clean in the morning for breakfast, sinks had pasta & cereal tipped out into them instead of into the bin which was mainly a problem caused by some tenants! The bathroom had mould around the sink and shower had clumps of hair in drain! We were in room 1 and it was very noisy with people coming and going through the front door which slammed shut each time! Mostly minor problems that could be rectified quite easily!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great location and the recent changes are great too.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    It is a very pretty place to stay. The en-suite was very comfortable and the balcony was so nice. It was a safe place to stay and the staff was very welcoming.
    Stayed 1 night in May 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Everything was perfect and we will stay there again for sure.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

    2/10 Terrible

    Verified traveller

    Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    worst place ever!

    This is by far the worst place I've ever stayed at, even including all the hostels, some of which only cost 1/10 of the price of this one. The whole room smells horrible and the bed is so uncomfortable that I thought I was in jail. The customer service is also bad - just during my check in process, she's quarreled with two other guests. If I knew this is what the place is like, I wouldn't stay here even if they pay me to!
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

    6/10 Okay

    HY

    Liked: Staff & service
    Disliked: Cleanliness
    Staff was really nice. but the room smelled bad.. bed is fine.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Staff & service
    Disliked: Cleanliness
    The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was ok, but smelled like a locker room even though they cleaned it that day and the only source of air was a fan that would only point in one direction of the room. It was very hot and hard to sleep. The patio door did not lock and the outer patio doors would not shut all the way, so I was glad there were lockers since the room was not secured. The free breakfast was kind of hard to do since it ended at 10 but they did not bring anything out until 9 and consisted of white bread and spreads and cornflakes with milk so pretty basic, but hey, free. The showers were nice- hot water, good water pressure and nice shower heads. The location is good, not far from city centre. I was underwhelmed but it served its purpose for the price. A fair choice if you literally just need a place to sleep, store your stuff and shower.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

    8/10 Good

    Rebecca

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Great location. Had a private ensuite room and the bathroom was awesome!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

    4/10 Poor

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Staff & service
    Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    There were lots of bugs in our rooms. Pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable and the room smelt musty.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Ralph

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Nice for the budget

    Great value good location, walk to everything nice room and comfy bed. Cheap as chips. Fine by me
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
    A little pricey for a hostel...
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

    8/10 Good

    julie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Budget hostel in convenient location

    Easy to find. Close to transit but not too far from central station. Staff pleasant. Room clean and quiet. Slept well despite soft mattress. Short walk to catch train to opera house and harbour. Shops and restaurants nearby
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Clean room, nice ensuite bathroom

    Were it not for the frowning elderly lady in the six-share female room, I would have felt differently about the stay. The bed was clean and cushiony, and the ensuite bathroom felt like a real bathroom rather than a hostel bathroom. Tons of restaurants all around. Maybe I'll stay there again and hope there'd be friendlier company.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

    8/10 Good

    WAI KING

    早啲畀房 最好十二點鐘 交房時間 最好十一點鐘 啲住客好守規矩 晚上十二點鐘 就唔會嘈吵 每日都有打掃 服務 工作人員都非常好

    8/10 Good

    Andrew

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

    Good price for basic clean accomodation

    Great location. Basic but clean and friendly
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Staff & service
    2 night, personnel was really sympatic and the atmosphere too
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

    6/10 Okay

    ness, fremantle, WA

    Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Great location and good facilities. The staff are fantastic and very helpful
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Good location

    Conveniently located in vibrant Newtown. Quiet, clean and the staff were friendly.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

    8/10 Good

    Thomas

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Great staff and nice spot as far as hostels go.
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017