Is Big Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Backpackers Hostel?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Backpackers Hostel on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$122.36, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Big Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Big Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Surry Hills, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Capitol Square Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Museum Station is 5 minutes.

Big Backpackers Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

Owal

24 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Staff lovely at check-in and checkout, very helpful and informative. Facilities adequate for the stay, clean.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Reem

18 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good for very short stays

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amielia

10 May 2025

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

The staff were wonderful, it’s in a great location, and it was probably the comfiest bed I’ve had in a hostel. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

25 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location, comfortable beds. Didnt like the fact you couldnt open a window in the dorm room.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

6 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was great!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Niloy

4 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very convenient and budget-worthy.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

16 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location is GREAT! You have a lot of things nearby including Central Station (easy to take a train from the airport and move around Sydney)

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

8 Dec 2024

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

Great location and stored our bags.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yenting

30 Dec 2024

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

Great service and friendly to late check in people

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josyane

11 June 2025

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

Very nice place to stay

The staff is very nice and helpful. They work hard to keep the place clean. However, some guests were not very respectful in the shared areas (dirty dishes on the counter for hours, very loud music, toilet paper everywhere in the shared bathrooms). The bed was very confortable and I was glad to have access to a big locker. The hostel is perfectly situated to easily go everywhere on foot or by bus/tram/train. I would highly recommend this place to solo travellers.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Orderly & quiet location, centrally located. Staff were great & helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

YU

11 July 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was very kind.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect 👌

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

2 Apr 2024

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

Great backpackers in a great location. Everything in easy walking distance, or easy public transport options. We stayed in a double room, which was comfortable and clean. The common areas were also appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Apr 2024

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

Nice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Eunsim

6 Mar 2025

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

소음때문에 힘들엇어요

너무 소음이 많아서 잠을 잘수가 없엇어요. 건물 자체의 하자같고 새벽에 이상한 소음 때문에 잠에 계속 깨고 잠에 들수없었어요.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

20 Oct 2023

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

Good stay

Great stay although the bed frames could do with an upgrade!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sannimaria

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good experience, great staff, good atmosphere. Property is a bit old.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Yuki

27 July 2024

Liked: Staff & service

I stayed in an 8 person room, but the smell of the men was so bad that I changed to a 6 person room the next day. It's close to the station and they have a movie and popcorn event every day. The staff are kind.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yeongho

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1인실 에어컨 냄새나요

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yukiko

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

シングルルームに泊まりました。タオルは付いていますが、ドライヤーはレセプションで借りる必要があります。階段に通じる扉の真横の部屋だったので、その扉が開閉されるたび、バタンバタンと大きな音がしたので、神経質な人は眠れないかもしれません。窓はありましたが、開けられず、曇りガラスだったので通りの様子が見られず残念でした。掃除はきれいにされていたし、駅チカで、パディスコマーケットも徒歩圏内。その点は最高でした。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yukiko

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

宿泊したドミトリーの部屋には長期滞在して働いている方が多くいらっしゃいました。彼らとオーストラリアでの生活やオススメの場所等いろいろ教えてもらうことができました。バスルームの隣の部屋だったこともあり、誰かがシャワーを利用する度に給湯の音が聞こえてうるさかったです。部屋のドアも分厚くはないので、廊下からの音も聞こえました。キッチンは多くの宿泊客が利用するので、混雑することがありました。しかし、チェックイン前にキッチンやトイレを使用させてくれるので、旅行客には都合が良いホステルだと思います。

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

23 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very comfortable. Age range higher than usual for backpackers, so not rowdy. Lots of books, board games, guitars(!) available for self entertainment. I am 81 year old female, and will certainly go back.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

1 Feb 2024

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

I stayed in the 2bed dorm which is good if you’d want some privacy but the bed was uncomfortable and you could hear everything in the room next door and corridor. Didn’t use the kitchen but it looked crowded and dirty.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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