Title: Original Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Original Backpackers Hostel with free breakfast, near Sydney Tower Eye ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/7377f1d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/17d9b52b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Café](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/7517d7c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/8bb60925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/08aad60e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Original Backpackers, experience Sydney like a local. Enjoy the garden patio for a peaceful retreat and the arcade/game room for social fun. With WiFi and continental breakfast, plan visits to nearby Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and the Sydney Opera House effortlessly. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Laundry - Housekeeping - Kitchen - Free WiFi £52 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 5 - Oct 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 6 - Oct 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11731842&PinnedHotelID=11731842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 15 of 15 rooms ![Single Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/702cc083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Fridge LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/fbbc67f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Fridge LCD TV Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/08aad60e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Fridge LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/7b353025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Fridge LCD TV Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/57296940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Fridge LCD TV Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/57296940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Private Bathroom 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Fridge LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/13bb57f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/f15789a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/f15789a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/c3143780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/c3143780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/78f2b986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed Dorm (Women Only) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731900/11731842/c3143780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Heating Fridge Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSydney-Hotels-Original-Backpackers.h11731842.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSydney-Hotels-Original-Backpackers.h11731842.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Potts Point, a neighbourhood in Sydney, is home to Original Backpackers. Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo are not to be missed. [Visit our Sydney travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney.dx178312) [View more Hostels in Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hostels.d178312-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.87261%2C151.22267&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vWajuzaVOtfCr5bWE02GzpQqL-g=) 160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011 ### What's nearby - Sydney Tower Eye - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles - Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Taronga Zoo - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles ### Getting around - Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk - Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Butler - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Bowls Eatery - ‬4 min walk - ‪Pizza Boccone - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Original Backpackers Hostel near Sydney Tower Eye Located close to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Sydney Opera House, Original Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a front desk safe - Barbecues, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information - A vending machine and concierge services Room features All guest rooms at Original Backpackers include perks, such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away) 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; cash is not accepted 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. ### Property is also known as Original Backpackers Hostel Potts Point Original Backpackers Hostel Original Backpackers Potts Point Original Backpackers Original Backpackers Potts Point Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Potts Point ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Original Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Original Backpackers? > As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Backpackers on 6 Oct 2025 start from £51.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Original-Backpackers.h11731842.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Original 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 Original Backpackers? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Original Backpackers located? > Located in Potts Point, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sydney Tower Eye and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 2-minute walk and St. James Station is 16 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Original Backpackers Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 25 6 - Okay 13 4 - Poor 12 2 - Terrible 9 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 6.6/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### carolyn 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location. ##### carolyn Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler 16 May 2023 Loved my stay ##### Tyler Stayed 9 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Benjamin 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Benjamin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### otmane 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities the atmosphere is very good, the employees and management very very friendly. I liked it very well. ##### otmane Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great service great experience ##### Joel Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 7 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not bad Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Spence 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 ##### Spence Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 4 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The people at the reception were nice and overall the staff is really friendly. Cockroaches were keeping us company during the lonely nights, and the fridge kept leaking ; the bathroom was dirty as well - we would be inebriated with weed smell on a daily basis, and whilst we wouldn't normally care, this was too much even for us. We understand it's a hostel, we really do, but the hygiene standards we require are not as high as the people that kept smoking in the courtyard. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lena 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities It is a party hostel and all the rooms are facing the courtyard so it‘s very loud. The bed was very old and the mattress very uncomfortable. The location is very good though and our room was clean. ##### Lena Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Antonio 5 Apr 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. I pay the same amount that any hotel in the area would charge for the same room. However, the room did not have soap or shampoo or anything to shower/clean-up. Its disappointing to pay more than $100 per night and to not even have a tiny piece of soap to shower. ##### Antonio Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul 18 May 2023 Disliked: Staff & service I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 8 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Diane Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Theodor 5 Mar 2025 ##### Theodor Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Peter 18 Jan 2025 ##### Peter Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Raul 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Boa escolha em Sydney Excelente localização. Serviço básico, mas que atendendo ao tipo de alojamento é adequado. Quarto privado, com condições suficientes. A ventoinha ajuda mas... falta o ar condicionado. Toque simpático o pequeno almoço incluído e, um ou dois dias por semana, jantar gratuito. Oportunidade de conviver com viajantes de múltiplas nacionalidades. Staff da recepção muito simpático. Muito cuidado com as horas de ruído. Em resumo, uma boa opção para um orçamento limitado. ##### Raul Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sevgi 7 Dec 2024 ##### Sevgi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Anthony 4 Nov 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Steven 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Steven Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Uriel 30 Sept 2024 ##### Jose Uriel Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Takayoshi 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Takayoshi Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larissa 25 Aug 2024 ##### Larissa Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### JAEHYOK 16 Aug 2024 ##### JAEHYOK Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tuba 8 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Tuba Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Vibe-Hotel-Sydney-Darling-Harbour.h36379202.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Morris-Hotel-Sydney.h1738408.Hotel-Information) > > [PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-PARKROYAL-Darling-Harbour.h22576.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Hilton-Sydney.h16892.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Sydney-Darling-Harbour.h41523348.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Sydney.h15886.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Sydney Hyde Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Pullman-Sydney-Hyde-Park.h14111.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Sydney.h2220.Hotel-Information) > > [Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Aiden-By-Best-Western-Darling-Harbour.h67610514.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Harbour-Rocks-By-Ode-Hotels.h40904.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Sydney by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-InterContinental-Sydney.h9035.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-On-Darling-Harbour.h26579.Hotel-Information) > > [Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Sydney-Harbour-Marriott-Hotel-At-Circular-Quay.h18811.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradox Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Paradox-Sydney.h564600.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Sydney Parramatta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-Parramatta.h17525.Hotel-Information) > > [Meriton Suites Mascot Central](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Mascot-Central.h15130172.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Sydney Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Pullman-Sydney-Airport.h15271653.Hotel-Information) > > [Wake Up! 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