Original Backpackers

Location: 160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney, au

Star Rating: 7.4 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18-36 years)

  Large lockers which fit your backpack, privacy curtains, fridge, wifi coverage

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Large lockers which fit your backpack, privacy curtains, fridge, wifi coverage

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroomnage (age 18-36 years)

  This dormitory room offers access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Single Room with Private Bathroom

  This room offers a private bathroom. TV,DVD player, fridge, kettle, free tea and coffee.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  This room offers a private bathroom. TV, DVD player, fridge, kettle, free tea and coffee.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  This room offers a private bathroom. TV, DVD player, fridge, kettle, free tea and coffee.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

  Rooms are 28 square yards.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Large lockers which fit your backpack, privacy curtains, fridge, wifi coverage

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  1 Double Bed

  129 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels

  Practical - Laptop-compatible safe

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

• Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

  This dormitory room offers access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

  Large lockers which fit your backpack, privacy curtains, fridge, wifi coverage

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

  This dormitory room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Large lockers which fit your backpack, privacy curtains, fridge, wifi coverage

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

  This dormitory room offers access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

• Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (age 18-36 years)

  This dormitory room offers access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain

Guest Reviews

• Ingrid (9/5): -
• Dario (9/5): -
• Ethan (10/5): I had fun - The location is great, the staff are great and the building is clean and well kept . Extra thing to note the toilet paper was really good quality I think it was bamboo they must get a good price on it :) No complaints
• Ethan (10/5): I had a great time - My favourite place to stay in Sydney accommodation is great atmosphere it lovely and has everything you need for a quick stop or somewhere longer. Nothing at all
• Alessandro (6/5): - Qualita'/prezzo Alcune camere danno sul terrazzo interno e ce' troppo rumore sino a tardi. Dovrebbero chiude la terrazza davanti alle cucine dopo le ore 11.00
• Assiri (7/5): -
• Tecia (10/5): -
• Herrera tapia (10/5): - The vibe was amazing!
• Carolina (8/5): -
• Maeva (9/5): Très bien ! - Nous somme arrivés plus tôt que l’heure d’enregistrement mais ils ont quand même pu nous donner une chambre, ce qui nous a beaucoup arrangé ! Super ambiance un peu peace and love, c’est pas vraiment une auberge comme les autres 😂 C’est très famille, les gens sont très gentils, certains sont là depuis très longtemps, ça fume beaucoup ahah Repas commun 2 ou 3 fois par semaine Je recommande
• Dalik (9/5): Besser als die Bewertungen - Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, sie haben mir sogar meine verlorene Brille nachgeschickt. Auch die Lage ist gut und die Einzelzimmer sind dem Preis entsprechend gut ausgestattet! Ich hab gebucht ohne die Rezensionen zu lesen und am Weg nach Sydney war ich kurz davor zu stornieren, also offenbar hat man an den in vielen Rezensionen Problemen gearbeitet, was man dem Team zu Gute halten muss, wobei ich nochmals betone, dass ich nicht im Schlafsaal war. Was in vielen Rezensionen angesprochen wird und was mir auch aufgefallen ist, ist das Publikum. Ich möchte da gar nicht urteilen, aber das Publikum ist durchwegs sehr jung und europäisch. Ich bin zwar auch aus Europa, aber keine 18/19 mehr, sondern 30, dem sollte man sich bewusst sein, wenn man hier als "Oldie" eincheckt. Auch der Geruch von Gras sollte einen vielleicht nicht stören. Aber wenn man sich daran stört, ist Potts Point nicht die richtige Gegend in Sydney. Wenn man in einem Einzelzimmer ist und man als Fokus die Stadt und weniger die Community hat, dann kommt man aber ohne große Berührungspunkte zu den restlichen Hostel Bewohner*innen gut durch...
• Tim (3/5): Fijne locatie, maar veel onrust in de accomodatie - De locatie en het personeel Veel onrust en herrie snachts en wietlucht door de gehele accomodatie
• jackiehU6850KC (8/5): Older backpackers - Easy to find,clean and friendly, Room for a couple was more than we needed for out stay,booked and extra night with no hassel. As older travelers(50's) we didnt feel out of place
• Kamran (10/5): - the receptionist is a mfkn G 😤🔥
• guidogZ1753TK (2/5): Worst Experience Ever - To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent stay at Original Backpackers in Sydney. Unfortunately, I will never return to this establishment. The cleanliness was far below acceptable standards; every room was dirty and had an unpleasant smell. The toilets were even worse, and the kitchen conditions were unacceptable. Additionally, I found the atmosphere to be quite disruptive. Many guests were rude and created a noisy environment with loud music and drinking until the early hours, making it impossible to rest. I cannot recommend Original Backpackers to anyone looking for a pleasant and comfortable stay in Sydney. Sincerely, Guido
• Berend (5/5): - Locatie Kakkerlakken in de kamer
• Annijuulia (6/5): -
• felisa (8/5): -
• Alam (8/5): -
• Klever (9/5): -
• giorgio (10/5): - I liked the courtyard, it’s spacious and it’s a place where you can easily meet fantastic people, also my private room is fantastic The kitchen… isn’t like the one at home… but you can still cook something
• Santiago (3/5): -
• Metalli (10/5): I really appreciate the people that i met in this hostel, i’ll be back soon - Amazing staff, common space and amazing the free dinner and breakfast
• Nathan (10/5): Friendly and helpful staff, very social hostel, easy to meet new people. - Big rooms that are clean, open social area in courtyard and TV room and convenient location close to the train station (5 mins eachway to city or bondi)
• Margherita Benedetta (10/5): Beautiful hostel, the breakfast was really good - Really good position, great place and nice people!
• Lily (10/5): - Location was great, staff are extremely friendly and the rooms are nice and spacious. When I come back to Sydney I will be sure to come stay here
• Márton (3/5): -
• Ethan (10/5): Fun, fresh and easy - The building and location are great , feels very homely and the staff are lovely special thanks to Anna for being so accommodating. Great vibe from everyone there to. Nothing the place is great
• Patryk061 (10/5): Wspaniały hotel - Hotel który zawszę będę polecał. Wspaniała obsługa. Dziękuję za koszulkę ;) Jesteście wspaniali. Pozdrowienia dla obsługi z recepcji. Yyyyy... ;)
• FRANCESC (8/5): -
• Janina (10/5): - The hostel was very social, it was super easy to make friends, and the free breakfast was great too. It was clean, and everyone was very friendly and helpful Nothing, everything was great
• Tiana (7/5): -
• Gaia (10/5): - I absolutely loved my stay at The Original Backpackers! The vibes here are amazing and it’s so easy to meet people. The staff is super friendly and always ready to help with a smile. I was also really impressed with the room it was super clean and comfortable, which isn't always easy to find! The food was great as well, definitely a plus. Highly recommended!
• Andrea (10/5): -
• Albornoz (7/5): - El desayuno incluido era muy bueno. La ubicación excelente. El hostel tenía todo lo necesario. La habitación era un poco chica.
• Aurélien (5/5): -
• Tecia (9/5): Nice staff - Thank you to the two lovely staff who helped with getting my heavy bag into and out of the luggage storage Noise in the courtyard from loud people chatting at 5am woke me up, (I would think its a one off so I would stay there again).
• Troy (5/5): -
• alex (5/5): sober veel lawaai, ontbijt was heel heel basic - locatie lawaai van jonge kerels die teveel jointjes rookt hadden
• Nzahx (9/5): Tutto molto bello - L'ostello è carino, mi sono trovata bene. La camera singola è piccola ma ha tutto il necessario. Lo staff è gentile e cerca sempre di venirti incontro. Mi hanno anche permesso di stampare i miei cv gratuitamente. È un bel posto in cui stare appena arrivati in Australia, ho conosciuto tante persone. Nell'ultimo periodo hanno iniziato anche a organizzare eventi per gli ospiti A volte c'è rumore fino a tardi nelle aree comuni
• diana (8/5): - for a backpacker it was well set up - clean - and great location
• CIRO (2/5): Buena ubicación con dosis de sacrificio. - El desayuno primario:pan,mantequilla,mermelada y café. Las cucarachas…definitivamente fue lo peor…
• Filip (9/5): -
• Hamish (7/5): -
• Glenn Tracy (10/5): When you want to stay close to the city but in a social environment this is the place… - Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable and clean accomodation. Nothing springs to mind.
• Lucas (3/5): -
• Rodrigo Martín (5/5): Si sos mochilero, aceptable opcion - Ambiente Falta de limpieza general
• celia (1/5): -
• Nicolas (7/5): -
• lisabeth (9/5): - Très bon accueil, personnel souriant et à l'écoute. Très bon emplacement. C'était très bien. Mais je pense que cela s'adresse plus à de jeunes personnes. Néanmoins l'ambiance y est très chaleureuse.
• Martin (7/5): - Rozhodne poloha.Jinak ubytovani spise pro nenarocne batuzkare,ale na jednu dve noci k navsteve sydney ideal.Vse dostupne pesky. Hluk v pokojich a neustale aroma marjanky 😁
• Claudette (8/5): - L'accueil le jardin le petit déjeuner.
• EMMA (4/5): - The location and the friendly staff It was very messy and dirty
• Laura (2/5): Ojalá hubiese elegido otro hostel, no volveré nunca - Está cerca de una estación de tren y eso es cómodo La limpieza es pésima, los baños dan asco. Todo está sucio y hay cucarachas en las zonas comunes. Hace un calor insoportable en las habitaciones, los colchones son muy incómodos y las sábanas tienen manchas o están desteñidas. Todo está muy viejo y sucio.
• Sophia (9/5): -
• Wesley (7/5): Served its purpose, but keep your expectations appropriate. - I definitely wasn't staying here for the luxury or because I thought it would be nice. It was quite frankly just the cheapest private room I could find with an included private bathroom anywhere near the harbor. So it served its purpose. It was alright for the price. Potts Point is a decent area, this hostel was just a short walk to the Kings Cross metro station and bus station, so it was easy to use public transit. Not a bad walk to the botanical gardens and Opera House also (~20-30min but easy), so that was nice. Room had a fridge and safe. Laundry facilities and bakery next door. It was private shelter for the week I stayed in Sydney which is what I needed. I also appreciate that they let you store your bags until check in if you arrive early or for the rest of the day after you check out if needed. Breakfast provided was basically just toast and jelly (maybe more?) so I never really went for that but its there. Bed was comfortable enough. That said, you get what you pay for. The room did not have air conditioning, but it did have a wall-mounted fan that helped with air circulation. Evenings were cool and there were some high up sliding windows with a screen to bring air in. I was confident that the sheets and towels were clean, but did find a long black hair in one of my towels and also around the sink. I spotted numerous roaches around the exterior of the building, on the awning above the common area, and I saw two in my room: a rather large one crawling up the wall of my room (tried to kill it and missed, it ran under the bed and disappeared and never saw it again) and a small one coming out from the bathroom which I did kill. They could use a round of pest control. I brought sandals to wear at all times in the room and in the shower, and I would say its a non-negotiable to bring earplugs and an eye mask for sleeping. Residents will hang out in the hostel's entry walkway (sometimes to a crowding degree) and the central area until late so you need some defense against the moderate noise at night. I saw not one, but two people randomly getting their hair cut in the middle of the hallway so that was kind of weird. But hey, yes it's liveable and yes it will get you by for a reasonable price. Just keep your expectations appropriate.
• alexsX7482WN (2/5): Rather not - Place smells of weed and is loud until late hours despite saying there’s a quiet time policy at 10, staff smoking illegal substances and not taking in considerations for guests that do not want to smoke and drink with them. Not the place for couples
• Lucie (6/5): -
• Pizzo (2/5): - Irme Tener que dormir una noche ahí
• Leandre (10/5): Super séjour ambiance convivial merci à l’original ! -
• GIACOMO (1/5): -
• Miriam (7/5): - Cogimos una habitación con baño incluido. Sitio básico, bien ubicado, muy limpio y con cocina comunitaria muy conveniente.
• Esteban (10/5): A wonderful stay and friendly staff - Great location
• Sophia (10/5): Enjoyable - Friendly clean and a great location
• Lennart (10/5): -
• Alex (1/5): - Location in terms of position but the area is dark and filthy The room has probably never been cleaned
• Felicia (6/5): - The staff were fantastic, warm and welcoming. It was a busy and bustling spot, very home away from home for a lot of people.. The other guests were obnoxiously loud. Whilst the courtyard does clear out by 10pm, it did so around 10:30. The other guests would linger outside the front access of the property, which unfortunately was right near our window. Didn't end up getting to sleep until very early in the morning due to their noise.
• Alberto Javier (1/5): - Nada, El peor hotel en muchos años,muy sucio,imposible dormir con el ruido,muy mal
• Florent (10/5): -
• van Paridon (8/5): -
• Sylvane (3/5): Éviter - Le balcon dans la chambre La saleté partout, le personnel désagréable et indisponible
• Blandine (9/5): - J’ai l’habitude d’y aller à chaque fois que je suis de passage à Sydney. Le rapport qualité prix est plus intéressant en hors saison. Le quartier et l’hostel est vivant et très bien situé. Je recommande. Cependant la propreté reste parfois à désiré dans les salles de bains communes bien que le ménage est fait couramment dans la journée. Ça c’est plus à cause du savoir vivre de chacun et chacune. Mais dans certaines chambres j’ai eu à faire à des cafards et je trouve que cela devrait être traité sérieusement.
• Merwan (10/5): - The vibe of the hostel and the free diner
• Anh (10/5): - nice room with lovely mates, very beautiful evening atmosphere in the backyard. great hostel for everyone
• Salome (5/5): Ne pas venir si vous cherchez du calme - L’emplacement est bien, pas très loin de l’opéra à pied et avec des bons restaurants autour. Le petit déjeuner est compris (pain de mie et confiture) Les murs sont là juste pour faire joli mais aucune isolation phonique, l’auberge est hyper bruyante, les gens ne sont pas respectueux (crie,fume (clope et weed) et aucun nettoyage pour les gens qui passe derrière eux dans les parties communes)! Le staff est gentil mais sûrement trop avec ces gens là qui dérange tout le monde sans conséquences.
• CLAUDOT (7/5): -
• Xinyu (6/5): -
• fiona (10/5): -
• Hee (2/5): Good to know such beautiful garden - Crockcroches every where Night disturb as smoking/viping so so smelly
• Connector06785721615 (2/5): Do NOT recommend - AWFUL, do not go here. It was so dirty and the smell of weed and mouldy food was overwhelming. 90% of staff gave me dirty looks and were extremely unwelcoming. Same with the guests. They all appeared to be long term guests which was evident with the bins of clothing all over the room and dirty pants on the balcony. When we explained the situation to the staff they challenged me and stated there was nothing wrong with the room and it was a hostel and not a hotel and this is what to expect (it’s definitely not!) I was not offered another solution and was hurried to leave by the staff talking in there native language while giving me dirty looks. Absolutely avoid this hostel at all costs.
• Kabsu (1/5): - No? ?
• Tilly (6/5): -
• Maximilian (8/5): -
• JOEL (5/5): -
• Elisabeth (6/5): -
• Henry (7/5): -
• Jakob (10/5): - Stayed here because I had friends staying here, fantastic location, beautiful building.
• Alvydas Raimundas (5/5): - I dont know
• Lily (10/5): -
• Thilo (5/5): Gut für junge Backpacker, wie der Name schon sagt. - Gute Lage, fußläufig zu Oper, Hafen usw. Frühstück lieber selbst mitbringen, es gibt Toast, Margarine und angefangene Marmeladengläser. Im Innenhof könnte es schön sein, wenn nicht ständig die verschiedensten Substanzen geraucht werden würden, auch zum Frühstück.
• Violet (8/5): -
• Anthony (7/5): Bon hostel pour quelques jours - Bien situé et espaces extérieurs agréables avec un accès à une grande cuisine partagé. Les douches et toilettes ne sont pas dans les chambres mais dans les couloirs
• Pia Macarena (10/5): Buena experiencia precio-calidad - La ubicación es muy buena, cercano a la estación de tren y se puede llegar a pies en menos de 30 minutos a muchos lugares iconicos de Sydney como la ópera. El personal es muy amable, dispuesto a responder todas tus dudas. El desayuno comienza tarde a 8:00 y es muy sencillo y poco variado, pero por el precio se entiende. Nos quedamos en un habitación privada frente al balcón que da con la zona común del hostal lo cual es poco bullicioso hasta las 22, 22:30 hrs, lo cual puede un poco molesto si tienes el sueño liviano
• Rachelle Manya (10/5): - I love this backpackers! I feel really at home staying here & I like the vibe & people here so much, I came back a second time to stay. Henry, the lovely English guy on reception was incredibly helpful & he carried my heavy 33kg suitcase up lots of stairs for me & he upgraded me to a nicer room with less people in it & he checked me in early & made my bed himself! He also gave me lots of good recommendations for Bali & was generally a really nice man. Danny was also very nice & said Henry could check me in early etc. All of the staff are really nice & friendly & in general I always enjoy my stay here
• Sam (9/5): -
• Peter (7/5): Great location - Location Price, considering it was a backpacker place
• Dmitrii (7/5): -
• Jude (5/5): Basic back packers. - Location
• Joshi (6/5): -
• Paulette (9/5): Alojamiento solo para mochileros - La ubicacion excelente, casi frente al metro Habitaciones estrechas, la habitacion oara dos, cama plaza y 1/2 mas cama 1 plaza arriba. La 2da habitacion mejor pero sin ventilador muy calurosa. Desayuno muy deficiente, solo pan y mermelada, solo el domingo hubo unos panqueques

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