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Single Ensuite Room
136 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)
301 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)
301 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)
301 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)
215 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double Ensuite Room
172 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Ensuite Room
140 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)
279 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room (Shared Bathroom)
136 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel in Sydney, walk to Capitol Theatre

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Big Backpackers Hostel in Sydney (Surry Hills), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from World Square Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hyde Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and gas grills.

Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Big Backpackers Hostel features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Sydney hostel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Big Backpackers Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Lockers available
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2002
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Games
  • Computer station
  • Foosball
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Shared microwave
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Gas grill
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 37
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Thin carpet in room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Guests must provide health documentation

UnionPay

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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