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Home Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Point of interest
Private kitchen
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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238 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    5 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    6 min walk
  • Hyde Park
    7 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    19 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Double or Twin Room

Business Double or Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Home Backpackers

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Sydney Tower Eye
A rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Home Backpackers offers 36 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Home Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a rooftop terrace and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a rooftop deck
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sydney Tower Eye and a few minutes from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Home Backpackers, you'll find a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Home Backpackers also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • 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 percent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Home Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

anonymous

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

SUZUNE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chotikarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

Business 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019