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Original Backpackers

2-star property
160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW (01) 562 1066
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3.0 out of 5
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"Outside street noise. Just fan. No air condition. For people who are on budget. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 11 Mar 2017

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Hotel Description

During your stay at Original Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from William Street. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and concierge services are available.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sydney Tower Eye and a few minutes from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Original Backpackers ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Original Backpackers

Everyone (1)
3 out of 5

Good if you want to save money. Great location.

Pros: Friendly staff
Location: Good location.
Outside street noise. Just fan. No air condition. For people who are on budget.

Posted by , from Bristol on 11 Mar 2017

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About the Original Backpackers

Location 160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Original Backpackers. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Central Station (2.7 km / 1.7 mi)
  • Metro station: Kings Cross Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Original Backpackers offers 41 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Fridge
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laptop safe
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

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

Hotel Names

  • Original Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
  • Original Backpackers Hostel
  • Original Backpackers Potts Point
  • Original Backpackers
  • Original Backpackers Potts Point
  • Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Potts Point
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