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Home Backpackers

Property class: 2
City-center hostel within easy reach of Sydney Tower Eye

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Home Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park. Also, International Convention Centre Sydney and Sydney Town Hall are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Central Light Rail Station is 5 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

A room with a bunk bed, a small table with towels, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

A bunk bed room with two beds, each with a pillow and a blanket.

Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a metal shelf unit.

Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a small white cabinet and a window with blinds.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Double or Twin Room

A bunk bed with a desk and chair, a mirror, and a small round table.

Business Double or Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a window, and a door.

Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A compact room with a bunk bed, a small table, a chair, a hanging rack, and a window.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
238 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 59 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 17 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 21 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Museum Station - 6 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reuben Hills - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Storehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kiln - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Home Backpackers

  • Home Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park. Also, International Convention Centre Sydney and Sydney Town Hall are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Central Light Rail Station is 5 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Home Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Home Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Home Backpackers.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Home Backpackers?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is AUD 15 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Home Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Home Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Home Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, sailing, and skydiving. Home Backpackers also has a garden.

What's the area around Home Backpackers like?

Home Backpackers is in Surry Hills, a short 5-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 7 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

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