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Big Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $83
$75 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Single Ensuite Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Ensuite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 136 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Ensuite Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Ensuite Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 156 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Only Dormitory with Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at Big Backpackers Hostel in Sydney (Surry Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. .This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Circular Quay and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sydney Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Storehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Coffee Project - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kiln - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a living plant wall. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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
This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 99099650914

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Big Hostel Surry Hills
Big Surry Hills
Big Hostel
Big Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Big Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Big Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 413 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room reception very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hostel location was convinient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very happy 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a great time - highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. Exactly what I needed on my budget. Staff were very helpfully when I needed them, definitely a must try accommodation for those on a budge. Can't wait to stay there again on my next visit
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very good time staying here. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Owal

Liked: Staff & service
Staff lovely at check-in and checkout, very helpful and informative. Facilities adequate for the stay, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location was great, near train, bus, restaurants and park. Lots of bike rentals in the area too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amielia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, it’s in a great location, and it was probably the comfiest bed I’ve had in a hostel. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Reem

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for very short stays
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stored our bags.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Avanel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was average- 2 bed female dorm. The staff was nice. I didn’t like the bathroom situation because it was always clogged and the outside would get wet. The bed was comfortable but I hated that they didn’t change the blankets after each guest. The location is perfect for exploring Sydney, I walked almost everywhere. Pretty kool restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Duchess Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was really fast. And staff was easily reachable even after reception hours
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Niloy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and budget-worthy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yenting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and friendly to late check in people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is GREAT! You have a lot of things nearby including Central Station (easy to take a train from the airport and move around Sydney)
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, comfortable beds. Didnt like the fact you couldnt open a window in the dorm room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YU

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024