78%The Original Backpackers Hostel

By far one of the best hostels I have stayed in. People were very nice and helpful. The door was well sealed so the huge roaches crawling around couldn't pay us a visit.

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by ivanvas – posted on Nov 17, 2008

3

The 2 first nights were quiet and ok. During the last night, a group of young people made a lot of noise during the night and during a long time. This was not nice at all for us. Otherwise, the address is really nice !

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by gabrielfrochot6028 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

Really friendly staff, nice, cosy kitchen and tv room and toliet and shower were clean! The room was allright, enough space and ok beds, didn't had any trouble with noisy surrounding..Other travellers were cool! If I'd go back to Sydney again, definitely Original backpackers!Checked out the... more Really friendly staff, nice, cosy kitchen and tv room and toliet and shower were clean! The room was allright, enough space and ok beds, didn't had any trouble with noisy surrounding..Other travellers were cool! If I'd go back to Sydney again, definitely Original backpackers!Checked out the others, best hostel in King's Cross I reckon..close

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by yelfring1839 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

LOVED IT! Wish i could have worn flip flops! ha ha ha

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by kateun – posted on Oct 8, 2008

6

We weren't too keen on this place, seemed to be full of long stay people who were very cliquey and didnt want to make the effort with any other travellers. Apart from that it had a large well equiped kitchen, room was fine. Located in Kings Cross area of town which is easy walking distance to the...

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by emmaheaton6037 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

9

The double rooms with bathroom are totally new and are quite nice. Just a little noisy. People are really helpful.

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by lpeiro2201 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

2

Our bed was uncomfortable, there weren't adequate blankets or bathrooms. Nowhere near the nicest one I have stayed in.

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by lilymartyn9435 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

A bit loud trying to get to sleep as my room was near the beer garden - otherwise great.

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by kater9288 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

3

A bit noisy (road noise) if you get one of the rooms at the back, but otherwise fantastic

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by maddya – posted on May 29, 2008

6

The bathrooms need to be kept a bit cleaner - especially the one going up the stairs to the double rooms. Other than that it was great, all the staff were very helpfull.

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by courtneyjmason6766 – posted on May 27, 2008

1

Very friendly but could be cleaner and the rooftop garden was closed when i was there.. Having stuff planned each night was great. Opposite Hyde Park and pretty close to everything but be warned you end up walking through the park if you're out at night.

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by Stephaniec5905 – posted on May 24, 2008

1

This hostel was great!

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by alexskalnik5889 – posted on May 21, 2008

1

It was a shame the safe in our room was already locked when we arrived, but aside from that the stay was great! Really friendly and helpful staff :)

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by paegec9296 – posted on May 14, 2008

1

we will definitley be back. my partner and i enjoyed ourselves immensley.

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by jadeyvette – posted on May 6, 2008

2

The connections (electrical) to the picnic table area should be in something that does not need stepping over (for us old ladies!)

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by anner1460 – posted on May 5, 2008

1

very noisy - the staff were hoovering at 4 im the morning!

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by roisdog3723 – posted on May 2, 2008

10

smelly rooms and my clothes got stolen! Booked for 4 nights and left after the first

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by ale-alamos – posted on Apr 27, 2008

3

The night staff was not very professional, we shared a room with one and they had sex with someone while we were in the room. The bathrooms were tiny and water from the shower got everywhere. Someone walked into our room in the midde of the night with no key. The mattress cover on the bed was... more The night staff was not very professional, we shared a room with one and they had sex with someone while we were in the room. The bathrooms were tiny and water from the shower got everywhere. Someone walked into our room in the midde of the night with no key. The mattress cover on the bed was stained with blood, some looked fresh. Overall, the hostel was pretty dirty and run down. The main staff were very helpful and the location is great.close

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by alix-hobday272 – posted on Apr 27, 2008

1

We stayed in the brand new doubles with ensuite toilet and shower, Very nice!!!

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by molrick2854 – posted on Apr 11, 2008

1

The private double en-suite room was lovely definitely worth the money.

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by ekershaw20006612 – posted on Apr 8, 2008

2

A very nice hostel, satff were friendly and helpful and really made us feel included in the activities. It was very clean and the facilities were great.

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by cazzanderson19701603 – posted on Mar 29, 2008

3

really nice atmosphere and had free drinks pffers everynight at local bars. soem friends room was broken into but the staff were really helpful in sorting it

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by emilycoomber1649 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

2

had a great time at this one! the staff was great and really helpfull! got some problems with the airport shuttle bus though so try to avoid that!

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by bibelen4060 – posted on Mar 20, 2008

1

we thought that this hostel was fab...everyone was really really helpful, if oyu needed anything they were there to help with spot on information.the hostel arranged nights out as well so everyone could go together, this was brilliant.free drinks were even better.it is about 15 minutes walk from... more we thought that this hostel was fab...everyone was really really helpful, if oyu needed anything they were there to help with spot on information.the hostel arranged nights out as well so everyone could go together, this was brilliant.free drinks were even better.it is about 15 minutes walk from the centre of Sydney or you can just hop on the underground whcih is 1 mintue up the road.cannot "big" this place up more.close

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by lucy-wicks4406 – posted on Mar 10, 2008

9

Anytime again!

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by zoltan6425 – posted on Mar 8, 2008

5

Good to clear the common areas at 10:00 so that those who want to sleep, can. The room was next to a busy street...maube ask not to be in that part of the building. Otherwise, very good location (train from Kings Cross to city centre or walk to Wooloomooloo and botanic gardens/oepra house in 25... more Good to clear the common areas at 10:00 so that those who want to sleep, can. The room was next to a busy street...maube ask not to be in that part of the building. Otherwise, very good location (train from Kings Cross to city centre or walk to Wooloomooloo and botanic gardens/oepra house in 25 minutes). Nice rooms, nice staff, and cleaned. Nothing negative to say actually !close

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by sarah3842 – posted on Mar 3, 2008

2

Stayed in a double which was clean, modern and convenient. Fairly quiet too. I'd stay here again.

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by hamish4785 – posted on Mar 3, 2008

1

staff were great even under pressure. the rooms were basic but clean and surprisingly quiet. it's a great street full of hip cafes/restaurants. we had a great time, thankyou!

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by hinakhan4507 – posted on Mar 3, 2008

1

The location was great as only 20 minute walk to Opera house. Internet was cheap and easy to use. Room was great. Staff very helpful. As it was the first time we had stayed in a hostel it was a great experience and would stay there again.

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by rachelabendroth1574 – posted on Feb 13, 2008

6

Security wasn't good, there were no lockers in the room. We had our 'rough guide' book stolen from a bed and one was advertised for sale the next day which was a bit strange to say the least. ok location for going out in Kings Cross but inconvenient for the main tourist attractions. Bathrooms... more Security wasn't good, there were no lockers in the room. We had our 'rough guide' book stolen from a bed and one was advertised for sale the next day which was a bit strange to say the least. ok location for going out in Kings Cross but inconvenient for the main tourist attractions. Bathrooms were extremely grotty, felt like we would pick something up. We were on a ground floor room and it stank of smoke from outside when the door was open.close

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by jennachisholm852503 – posted on Jan 7, 2008

9

they need more bathrooms

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by nickthebaker – posted on Apr 30, 2007

8

Original doesn't mean good!

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by VagabondSoul – posted on Apr 10, 2007

11

will be the place I stay at from now on when I go to Sydnye

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by southgirl – posted on Mar 3, 2007

10

Loved the staff - helpful, friendly, etc. The rooms were grotty and didn't really get cleaned very much. Alcohol wasn't allowed either so it wasn't easy to meet fellow travellers!

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by jonathan8590 – posted on Feb 1, 2007

4

Good hostel

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by travelingbutterfly – posted on Jan 23, 2007

4

Great for party people and young travellers - not great if you want somewhere quiet and not the best atmosphere for families with young kids.

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by violin3297 – posted on Jan 16, 2007

2

There are lots of long term guests which was a bit strange - and a bit less backpackery

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by Bouncyon – posted on Dec 1, 2006

30

Staff were very nice but kitchen was a complete disaster (very badly equipped) and room was stinking

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by ciaran2722 – posted on Nov 26, 2006

7

Loved it and am going back there!

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by DavTay849 – posted on Oct 30, 2006

1

Our room didn't smell fresh, but was clean. Not enough bathroom and toilets. Our stay was ok though.

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by melinda9177 – posted on Oct 28, 2006

7