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Big Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Capitol Theatre

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Lobby
In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Gas grill(s)
The price is ￥11,781
￥12,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Ensuite Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Ensuite Room

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 12.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dormitory (Ages18-40yrs).

Highlights

Individually furnished
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Ensuite Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 14.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Ensuite Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 12.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Hostel Room (4 Person) With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2-Bed Shared Male Dormitory With Private Bathroom (Ages 18-40yrs Only).

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2-Bed Shared Female Dormitory With Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed In 2-Bed Shared Male Dormitory Ages (18-40yrs Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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￥11,156 total
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About the neighborhood

Map
212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 15 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 22 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Yod - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Storehouse Sydney Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiln - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 4 minutes and Museum Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 37 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Gas grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Foosball
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Discount at nearby fitness center

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2002
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Backpackers Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Big Backpackers Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Big Backpackers Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Big Backpackers Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Big Backpackers Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Backpackers Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
Is there an onsite casino at Big Backpackers Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Big Backpackers Hostel and nearby?
Big Backpackers Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around Big Backpackers Hostel like?
Big Backpackers Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Capitol Square Light Rail Station and 4 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.

Big Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Cockroaches
I always take negative reviews with a pinch of salt but definitely should’ve listened to the ones for this place. The first time I’ve ever checked out of a hostel early due to its condition. In dire need of refurbishment, beds are creaky, bathroom is dingy. Only one common room/kitchen which had a TV on all day so nowhere to get a bit of peace and quiet - I also had some remote work to do which was impossible here. Final straw was seeing a couple of cockroaches in the common room. I had a week booked but left after one night. Hotels.com tried to request a partial refund for the unused nights but the hostel manager refused it. Extremely unimpressed, wish I’d never booked it.
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

HO WAI, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Charles, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I booked single room and was placed in a dorm room was disgusting everybody was loud and inconsiderate overall I stayed ten minutes returned my linen and key and left to find more suitable lodgings and the manager even said that technically I was too Old to be staying there but he would “allow “ it
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Benjamin Bobby, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lawrence, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mark G, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I can’t open the window, it is suffocating. And the ventilation isn’t that good. Use room spray for better smell in the room whenever the guests are entering. Thanks.
Mark G, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable. Age range higher than usual for backpackers, so not rowdy. Lots of books, board games, guitars(!) available for self entertainment. I am 81 year old female, and will certainly go back.
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great backpackers in a great location. Everything in easy walking distance, or easy public transport options. We stayed in a double room, which was comfortable and clean. The common areas were also appreciated.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clara, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hyun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I stayed in the 2bed dorm which is good if you’d want some privacy but the bed was uncomfortable and you could hear everything in the room next door and corridor. Didn’t use the kitchen but it looked crowded and dirty.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Never again
Stayed here a few years ago and it was great but now I would avoid it. Cockroaches in the kitchen and rooms, dirty sheets, you can hear the people talking in the corridors and rooms next door clear as day. A male member off staff knocked on the door and entered without waiting for an answer while I was getting changed. No atmosphere at all. When I arrived the first day at 1:30pm I didn’t get a hello, just check in is at 2pm, not the friendliest welcome.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I know I checked in after hours but still there should be a live person onsite to attend to customers. I called the after hours number and nobody was available immediately. Luckily a kind guy reached out to one of of the employees who was actually off duty to help me. The gentleman who checked me in was not supposed to be on duty but was kind enough to attend to my needs. The room I stayed in had plenty of items left behind by previous guests. It appears as if the rooms are not cleaned and maintained regularly. The bathrooms are okay. The hostel was convenient and okay for the one night. The rooms need to be cleaned regularly.
Krystle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful, and made sure that they were always available. Luggage storage is available at the front desk which was very useful, even after checkout. The shared kitchen is fully stocked and the common area is well maintained. Rooms are basic but practical, beds are a good size and linens are provided. Overall great place to stay for short or long periods
Aiden, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay
Great stay although the bed frames could do with an upgrade!
Emily, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Receptionist can be
A male staff had great smiling friendly service but 2 female were not. Lack of information were given for as a guest. Kitchen close at 23:00. No hot water to make a drink. Hope no one injure in slippery shower access.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Janice, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The renovated bathroom presented well for safety and cleanliness.
Deanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The reception staff was not well trained and caused inconsistent experience. The 4 person bedroom is very small and the air is bad. I have lived in different backpacker hostels in Sydney and it is the worst so far.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

For a back packers it was okay
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Lucy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review