5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Jun. 2021
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Jolly Swagman Backpackers
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Jolly Swagman Backpackers
3.6/5 Good
Guests rated this property 3.5/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Business services
- Bar
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
- Hand sanitiser provided
27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
Explore the area
- St Vincent’s Hospital13 min walk
- Royal Botanic Gardens14 min walk
- Hyde Park19 min walk
- Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)25 min drive
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About this area
Sydney
Located near the boardwalk, Jolly Swagman Backpackers is in Kings Cross neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Sydney Tower and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Victoria Building and The Rocks Markets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or ANZ Stadium. Enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. 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
- Martin Place - 3 min drive
- Sydney Tower - 10 min drive
Getting around
- Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
- Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
- Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Nung Len - 2 min walk
- The Bourbon - 2 min walk
- Apollo - 3 min walk
- Ms.G's - 3 min walk
- Gypsy - 3 min walk
About this property
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
Parking and public transport
- On-site motorcycle parking only
- Free 24 hours off-site parking within 16 ft
- Street parking available
- 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
- Ski shuttle nearby
Food and drink
- 10 restaurants and 10 coffee shops
- 10 bars/lounges
- Manager's reception (select days)
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Access to nearby health club
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Arcade/games room
- Private winery tours
- Public winery tours
Family friendly
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Arcade/games room
- Children's games
- Laundry facilities
- Fridge
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Front-desk safe
- Library
- Lockers available
- No lifts
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- Chinese
- Dutch
- English
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Malay
Business services
- Computer station
- Coworking spaces
Outdoors
- 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
- Communal living room
- Couples dining
- Shared microwave
- Shared fridge
- Smoke-free property
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Ceiling fan
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Food and drink
- Fridge
More
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
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Sydney
Potts Point
Washer and dryer
Free WiFi
2 star
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Business-friendly
Guest rating 3.5+
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 1 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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.
- Airport shuttle fee: AUD 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Overall score and ratings
3.6
Good
3.5/5
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Staff & service
3.5/5
Amenities
3.4/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Larry
9 Mar. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
1/5 Terrible
Verified traveller
2 Mar. 2020
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
3/5 Okay
Average
Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
4 Feb. 2020
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
2/5 Poor
Verified traveller
17 Jan. 2020
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020