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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2 out of 5

3.6/5 Good

Guests rated this property 3.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationSt Vincent’s Hospital13 min walk
    Popular LocationRoyal Botanic Gardens14 min walk
    Popular LocationHyde Park19 min walk
    AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)25 min drive

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About this area

Sydney

In the city centre, Jolly Swagman Backpackers is in Sydney's Kings Cross neighbourhood, a walkable area with good shopping. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Royal Botanic Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. Guests appreciate the hostel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • St Vincent’s Hospital - 13 min walk
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 19 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Building - 24 min walk
  • Martin Place - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gypsy - 3 min walk
  • Café Holm Expresso food catering - 3 min walk
  • Billy Kwong - 4 min walk
  • ZINC - 4 min walk
  • Missy French - 4 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Sydney hostel in Kings Cross, near Royal Botanic Gardens
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station and an arcade/games room are on-site. All 46 rooms offer free WiFi, fridges and ceiling fans. Other amenities available to guests include hairdryers, showers and desks.
Jolly Swagman Backpackers offers 46 forms of accommodation with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi, Wired Internet (AUD 2.00 (for 30 minutes)

Parking and public transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
  • Manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors only accessible by stairs
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 1 PM - 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: AUD 2.00 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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3.6
Good
Rating 5 - Excellent. 100 out of 493 reviews
5 - Excellent 20%
Rating 4 - Good. 202 out of 493 reviews
4 - Good 41%
Rating 3 - Okay. 114 out of 493 reviews
3 - Okay 23%
Rating 2 - Poor. 51 out of 493 reviews
2 - Poor 10%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 26 out of 493 reviews
1 - Terrible 5%

3.5/5

Cleanliness

3.8/5

Staff & service

3.5/5

Amenities

3.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Nice place for what it is. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

1/5 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

3/5 Okay

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Although the lack of air con is a big issue and everything’s a bit dated and sad. It could do with a spruce and lick of paint. Which they can definitely afford to do with the amount they charge, especially for the extras like washing machines and lockers. I paid an 8th of the price for hostels in south east Asia with better amenities and quality, And they felt like 5 star hotels. The WiFi was absolute garbage as well. It all feels a bit stingy, they really cut corners to save money, when they could do with air con, better WiFi (it’s the 21st century), electric locks, free luggage storage like the rest of the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/5 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I paid for a 2-person girls only room. I was placed in a room with 6 other girls and one of them handed her key out to anyone including men. It was a total mess
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

3/5 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019