160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
What's nearby
Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min drive
Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive
Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
Sydney Redfern Station - 5 min drive
Sydney Circular Quay Station - 27 min walk
Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
St. James Station - 16 min walk
Martin Place Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Potts Point Hotel - 4 min walk
Piña - 3 min walk
Chester White - 2 min walk
Room 10 - 3 min walk
About this property
Original Backpackers
At Original Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is just a quick walk: Kings Cross Station is steps away.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
41 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 1640 ft (AUD 25 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Are pets allowed at Original Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Original Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Original Backpackers and nearby?
Original Backpackers has an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Original Backpackers like?
Original Backpackers is a short 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and 16 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.
Original Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
November 4, 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
October 20, 2024
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
August 8, 2024
Tuba
Tuba, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
June 27, 2024
The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
carolyn
carolyn, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 31, 2023
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
Spence, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 3, 2023
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
October 27, 2023
Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it.
Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 22, 2023
great service great experience
Joel
Joel, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 24, 2023
For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Maria Theresa
Maria Theresa, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 18, 2023
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
Paul, 2-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2023
Loved my stay
Tyler
Tyler, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 7, 2023
Not bad
Friendly environment and staff
Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
April 5, 2023
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
Antonio, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 22, 2023
Eungki
Eungki, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 3, 2022
Friendly staff cozy place
Pharinya
Pharinya, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 21, 2022
Digo
Digo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 25, 2021
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 23, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 8, 2019
The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 30, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
August 19, 2019
Verified traveler
24-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 14, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
July 26, 2019
I was bitten by bedbugs and still suffering from it. Unbelievable that bedbugs can be found in winter time. The staff was friendly and allowed me to cancel further bookings but it is a matter of hygiene; cleaners might do didge jobs.
Porkypie
Porkypie, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 1, 2019
really nice hostel, will be back
Matt
Matt, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
May 21, 2019
Shitty “stay”
Very dirty and didn’t end up sleeping there because off that. Basically payed for a storage unit. Very disappointing. If I was hotels.com I would not advertise them.