Sydney · Australia

Newtown Backpackers

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19% SHIT

Medium confidence 58 reviews

English 57% French 19% German 15%

No bed bug reports in 965 analyzed reviews

No incentivized-review patterns detected in 965 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Paid Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace

Other facilities (37)

Bicycle Parking Jobs Board Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange PlayStation DVD's Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Hot Showers Common Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $30 / night

Privates $85 / night

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Australia Solo traveler May 8, 2026 6.0/10

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India Solo traveler May 7, 2026 8.0/10

+ Good value for money

- Was not as close to station as expected

Australia Solo traveler May 3, 2026 9.0/10

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New Caledonia Family May 3, 2026 8.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler May 3, 2026 9.0/10

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New Zealand Solo traveler May 3, 2026 7.0/10

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Australia Family May 2, 2026 9.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler May 1, 2026 9.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler May 1, 2026 9.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 27, 2026 10.0/10

+ The best

Australia Group Apr 26, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 24, 2026 10.0/10

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New Zealand Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 5.0/10

+ The bed and sleep

- The bathroom was dirty and the kitchen

New Zealand Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 10.0/10

+ I had a very nice gentleman take my booking he explained everything that I needed to know and kindly gave me an entry card and showed me to my room and amenities. Bertha Skudder

- Nothing it was a very enjoyable short stay.

Australia Solo traveler Apr 18, 2026 9.0/10

+ Cheap Good location Clean enough

- Can be hard to cook in peak season

New Zealand Solo traveler Apr 17, 2026 6.0/10

+ Location is fantastic. Near so many good cafe's and restaurants. Easy public transport connections.

- Lots of small cockroaches in our family room. As we were there for 6 nights, the staff did a clean, which reduced the number for a few days.

Australia Group Apr 12, 2026 10.0/10

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Scotland FEMALE 18-24 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 40%

Gross hostel

Australia Solo traveler Apr 11, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Group Apr 9, 2026 6.0/10

+ The room was spacious. Staff were friendly.

- There were cockroaches in the room every day, and sorrouding was very noisy every day.

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