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Bed in a Six Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
151 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
151 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Bed in a Four Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)
237 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
151 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Business Double or Twin Room
183 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
183 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bed in a Six Bed Female Dorm
237 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with rooftop terrace, near Sydney Tower Eye

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

In the heart of Sydney, Home Backpackers is within a 5-minute drive of Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Circular Quay and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sydney Opera House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Home Backpackers features a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Sydney hostel also offers a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

Home Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 36
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

Home Backpackers offers 36 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and cash.

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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