A stay at Maze Backpackers places you in the heart of Sydney, steps from World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hyde Park.
World Square Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Chat Thai - 2 min walk
Tawandang - 3 min walk
Show Neua Thai Street Food - 3 min walk
Boon Café - 1 min walk
The Associate - 1 min walk
About this property
Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers offers 200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring 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 complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This hostel also features a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per night); discounts available
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
3 floors
Built in 1800
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
8 shared bathrooms
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per night (1640 ft away)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 968 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 968 reviews
8 - Good
280
Rating 6 - Okay. 274 out of 968 reviews
6 - Okay
274
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 968 reviews
4 - Poor
139
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 968 reviews
2 - Terrible
95
6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Shayal
Jan 29, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and ideal location. A good budget stay.
Shayal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Irish Carla
Mar 13, 2026
good for someone who would like to save in accomodation and would spend more outside 😅 great area lots of asian restaurant around. Near world square,parks and around 10min walk CBD
I slept in a shared room with six people. It was actually nice being around people I didn’t know and having the chance to chat with them. I felt safe, and everything was reliable. The stuff is very kind and polite appreciate the hospitality. Thank you.
Maze backpackers did exactly what we needed, located in a pretty good spot in the CBD. Sydney is pretty massive, so you need to walk or take taxis to get anywhere fast, but a comfortable walk from the Darling Harbour area with lots of shopping around.
I had a single room - bed was comfy. Sheets blankets pillow were clean. My only complaint was the kitchen was for the whole place it was large but got very hectic - the Casual seating area Had a pool table and again got hectic. - the only place I had to sit was my room - but there was no chair - overall. It was good value - the bad things were just my personal preference on things and previous stays at other backpackers that had supplied them - I did love it was 24/7 for the front desk. Bathrooms were clean ( also I’m 58 im
Not into Socialising with lots of people lol ). But would recommend for backpackers who like to socialise :-)
The only room in the entire building that has air conditioning is the reception. Room was stuffy, We had a tiny fan in our room blowing hot air. The bunk beds were not comfy at all. You can feel the springs under the mattress.
Bathroom was nice.