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Home Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers relax on a city-view rooftop terrace with barbecue grills or venture to nearby Circular Quay's attractions, with free WiFi for planning adventures

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Home Backpackers is near Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace with city views. The property features a garden for quiet moments, practical laundry facilities, and staff who provide tour assistance.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Business Double or Twin Room

Business Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Surry Hills, a neighbourhood in Sydney, Home Backpackers 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 match? See what's going on at Sydney Showground or Qudos Bank Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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238 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park Sydney City; Shutterstock ID 421569712
    Hyde Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Town Hall in sydney central business district
    Sydney Town Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye showing central business district, views and a high rise building
    Sydney Tower Eye
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Single O
    2 min walk
  • Yok Yor Thai Food Factory
    3 min walk
  • Sydney Brewery Surry Hills
    2 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Nomad
    3 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

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

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 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

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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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.

What time is check-in at Home Backpackers?

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

What time is check-out at Home Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Home Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-5:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Home Backpackers located?

Located in Surry Hills, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Central Light Rail Station and Capitol Square Light Rail Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Home Backpackers Reviews

6.0

5.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

anonymous

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

Kk, TOKYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
場所がとても良く、便利な所です。
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified 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

10/10 Excellent

Youyoung

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

Highly recommend to stat

I Absolutely satisfied here. I was going to stay here for 1 day. But i changed my mind. I extend to another 1week. Haha. Here is very clean and staff is very kind and friendly. :)
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
英語があまり得意では無いが、受付の人が優しく対応してくれたためとても助かった
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location is the best. As many of reviews said, the building is old and the floor is squeaky, but they are upgrading by painting walls and providing in-room shelves, desk and individual lockers. The hospitality of the staff, especially Ashley working at reception, was super! She was so friendly and attentive to make our stay happy in many ways. I would definitely return to Home Backpackers!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ping Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Near the central station, easy to go many landmarks on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down accomodation. Every door and floor is squeaking. Had a room next to entrance door and couldn’t sleep because of the noise from door every time someone entered the building. Also rooms were very run down. Very very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

笛太鼓ピーピー, 奈良

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
セントラル駅からもスーパーからも近い、街の中心まで歩いて行ける。そんな立地の良さで、この値段なのだから、文句は言えません。 　夫婦で個室に結局12泊しましたが、次第に、シャワーなどの温度調節など使い方にも慣れてきました。 　カンボジアやラオスの安宿に比べると、十分ですが、日本と比べると、え・・・と思われるかもしれません。 　台所が電熱のレンジなので、調理に時間がかかるので、ほかの住人とうまく時間をずらし、パスタやビーフンなどすぐにできる料理のほうが良いです。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sydney

Auberge située à 5 minutes de marche de la station de trains Central et du terminus de greyhound. Les toilettes sont situées au premier étage, si vous avez une chambre au deuxième étage alors il faut vous déplacer au premier. Planchers en bois recouvert de tapis qui font du bruit quand vous marchez. Gros avantage vous avez un restaurant Little Ceasar à la sortie de l'auberge.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
位置及廚房太棒了 但隔音及地板聲響有待改善
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I suppose it is all one can expect for 80 bucks so close to the CBD
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Yan, Hong Kong

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. However the environment of the room is not good. There was a dead cockroach on the floor. We moved to other hotel on the next day.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norhisham, shah alam, my

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This backpackers really convenient to their tenants. Walking distance to Paddy's market, Central station, etc. In short, it's a good place to stay, i stayed there for 3 nights and all was good. Worth with what u pay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was actually clean and quiet. However its a very aging building and it shows
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The price was good the hostel kinda suck the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a fantastic price. Walkable to anywhere. Room was incredibley clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

一般

很舊，充滿黴菌和塵的感覺；但勝在很近市中心，樓下也有便利商店和餐廳
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Staff & service

Kuken

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely hostel!

Great hostel, were in a super quiet room, spotlessly clean, bathroom was practically to ourselves which was next door to the room, beds and sheets were so clean and comfy - air freshener in room was a lovely touch! Being like a 1 minute walk from Central was ideal, will definitely stay again and strongly recommend! Lots of free stuff to do everyday eg. Pizzas, nights out, pancakes on the weekend etc. Sadly I was only there for 1 night and had breakfast arrangements so cannot comment on the pancakes - but I bet they were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Katrin

Liked: Staff & service

OK for a night

It was OK for one night, building quite old. Beds were clean, bathrooms were not in a very good condition (shared bathrooms). Pancakes in the morning were good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Tin-yam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

小分享

要帶備日用品
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2018