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3 Bed Private Room
129 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom
129 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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4 Bed Private Room
129 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
129 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room Ensuite
129 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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2 Bed Private Room
129 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
129 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Central hostel connected to a shopping center in Potts Point with 10 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

In the heart of Sydney, Jolly Swagman Backpackers is within a 5-minute drive of Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Royal Botanic Gardens and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sydney Opera House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 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 terrace and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, a communal living room, and barbecue grills.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hostel's many dining establishments, which include 10 restaurants and 10 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 10 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hostel's 10 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 10 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's 10 bars/lounges. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

This Sydney hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Guests can use the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Jolly Swagman Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Coworking spaces
  • Children's games
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 10
  • Private winery tours
  • Lockers available
  • Public winery tours
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 10
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Distance from property (ft) 16
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Distance from property (meters) 5
  • Free parking nearby
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Lot hours - 24 hours
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 10
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shared microwave
  • Street parking
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 46
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Dutch
  • Malay
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Jolly Swagman Backpackers offers 46 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Refrigerator
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Toaster
  • Fan
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Jolly Swagman Backpackers has 10 restaurants serving dinner only.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Accessibility

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

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 9 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 (service animals welcome)

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

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 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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

Hotel Names

  • Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
  • Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
  • Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot
  • Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
  • Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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