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76%Backpackers Headquarters Hostel

79 Bayswater RdKings Cross N.S.W. 2011, Sydney

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Where?

Centrally located, close to restaurant and nightlife.

What?

Hostel.

Anything else you need to know?

Various dorm types available. Room amenities include bed linen, blankets and individual security lockers. Hostel offers internet access and lounge area with flat screen satellite television.

Reviews of Backpackers Headquarters Hostel

Backpackers Headquarters Hostel has a rating of 76% from a total of 40 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Backpackers Headquarters Hostel

People in the Hostel are easy to get along with, staff had always an open ear for every question. Entertainment on 3 nights a week was always fun and the best was BBQ on a GREAT rooftop! thanks guys

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by iefthi – posted on Nov 1, 2008

iefthi, from Greece, has 1 review 1

I liked the Headquarters and its people, but we moved to a bigger hostel because it was very calm and familiar and we wanted to have a little bit more party atmosphere. There were many people who worked in Sydney or in general stayed for a longterm.

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by juliatomalka – posted on Nov 1, 2008

juliatomalka, from Germany, has 1 review 1

the staff were friendly enough but the people who stay there are the most unfriendly i have ever met, i would never recommend this hostel to 1st time travellers as u are not involved in any group activities, it was a chore for people to speak to us!!!!!very disatisfied, i think u need to rethink... more the staff were friendly enough but the people who stay there are the most unfriendly i have ever met, i would never recommend this hostel to 1st time travellers as u are not involved in any group activities, it was a chore for people to speak to us!!!!!very disatisfied, i think u need to rethink the length of time people are aloud to stay as the long termers rule the roost and have no consideration for anyone apart from themselves.close

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by amyclaireh859898 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

amyclaireh859898, from England, has 1 review 1

I've backpacked in south america and have to say that the standards of cleanliness there where a million times better than this filthy pit in Sydney. Wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy...

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by kingstonkate6739 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

kingstonkate6739, from Ireland, has 1 review 1

You can enjoy yourself with BPmates Cool~~~!

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by heycho8570 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

heycho8570, from South Korea, has 2 reviews 2

really freindly hostel, made u feel at home.one minute walk to the madness of kings cross , yet very quiet and peaceful at night

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by francisfahey8290 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

francisfahey8290, from Ireland, has 1 review 1

not very clean, but if you are not too piky, you can survive. they clean every morning though... very helpful staff. thank you. rather small premises with more interaction and social contact than in big hostels. good facilities. I liked free breakfast.

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by renierenie2100 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

renierenie2100, from Slovakia, has 4 reviews 4

pretty good allround, nice crowd of back packers friendly staff and fairly helpfull

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by nothingburnsinhell9363 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

nothingburnsinhell9363, from Australia, has 4 reviews 4

Very friendly staff and good facilities

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by davelydon9896 – posted on Apr 21, 2008

davelydon9896, from Ireland, has 1 review 1

Not clean at all

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by echiarino7596 – posted on Apr 20, 2008

echiarino7596, from Uruguay, has 1 review 1

Staff were friendly and helpful. I wish WiFi were free.

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by suzuki – posted on Apr 14, 2008

suzuki, from Japan, has 1 review 1

I odnt know how the rattings say this is so high - WOrst hostel ive stayed in in oz!!

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by gerardfallon679 – posted on Apr 4, 2008

gerardfallon679, from Ireland, has 1 review 1

Great hostel, was nice and clean. Had a relaxed atomosphere which i liked. Staff were really helpful as well

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by jonathanpeddie1396 – posted on Mar 27, 2008

jonathanpeddie1396, from New Zealand, has 3 reviews 3

Really ok place to stay.Breakfast was good and they stay was worth the money!!

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by subaechle9212 – posted on Mar 25, 2008

subaechle9212, from Germany, has 1 review 1

Good place to stay. I met lots of great people and the staff are very helpful.

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by benjobberns – posted on Mar 24, 2008

benjobberns, from Australia, has 2 reviews 2

This place was great! Very fun and friendly. Aric.

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by aricbraemswig8200 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

aricbraemswig8200, from Germany, has 1 review 1

The friendly staff makes you feel really welcome.

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by saarfrancken9514 – posted on Feb 23, 2008

saarfrancken9514, from Netherlands, has 4 reviews 4

The rooms are smallish and fairly crowded, especially since the folks in the dorms seem to be using the hostel as an extended stay base of operations. It was fun to meet so many people, but there are far too few toilets for the number of people on each floor! Our floor had one loo for a maximum... more The rooms are smallish and fairly crowded, especially since the folks in the dorms seem to be using the hostel as an extended stay base of operations. It was fun to meet so many people, but there are far too few toilets for the number of people on each floor! Our floor had one loo for a maximum occupancy of about 25 beds, and even in the middle of the night I had to stand in line to use the toilet, not to mention in the morning!close

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by mandylou513972 – posted on Feb 22, 2008

mandylou513972, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

Nice clean hostel in very central location. Really friendly and helpful staff and lots of social oppertunities!

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by ericamckenna5360 – posted on Feb 12, 2008

ericamckenna5360, from New Zealand, has 1 review 1

Should have big lockers to dump all your stuff in the room

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by paulgh – posted on Feb 5, 2008

paulgh, from Ireland, has 5 reviews 5

i had a really really lovely stay so thank you! x

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by dmoldf – posted on May 16, 2005

dmoldf, from England, has 1 review 1
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Facilities at Backpackers Headquarters Hostel

  • In Room Facilities

    • Ceiling Fan
    • Linen Included
    • Security Lockers
  • Food & Drink

  • General

  • Communications

  • Sport & Leisure

    • Library
    • Outdoor Terraced Area
    • Common Room
    • DVD`s
    • Cable TV

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