The Original Backpackers Hostel

Sydney · Australia

The Original Backpackers Hostel

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49% SHIT
High confidence 240 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Paid Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (33)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Jobs Board Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange PlayStation DVD's Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Hot Showers Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $41 / night
Privates $110 / night

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Recent reviews

Italy COUPLE 18-24 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 60%

nice hostel but with a small common area

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France MALE 31-40 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Probably the best place to land, nice people comfy beds and affordable, the best place to make friends for sure

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France MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel, very chill and clean

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, lovely people & great staff too. Very laid back if you enjoy that vibe

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USA MALE 18-24 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 40%

It was dirty and SO loud until late. It’s mostly long term stays. Run down, would never stay there again.

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France MALE 25-30 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel ever

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 80%

El hostel está muy bien ubicado, las habitaciones son amplias, el desayuno es muy bueno y organizan cenas gratuitas para fomentar la socialización. En resumen, un buen hostel para hospedarse!

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France MALE 25-30 Apr 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice hotel nice ambiance

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Really loved this hostel! The vibe is super chill and welcoming, and the place just looks great overall. Everything feels social, cozy, and nicely put together. Easy to meet people, but also relaxed enough to just do your own thing. Would definitely stay here again!

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Afghanistan MALE 18-24 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

The place is really nice, clean and very well situated. Everybody is welcoming specifically the french people that are all amazing, Lily at the reception is the best, very helpful. it's not far from the centre and the Beaches so it's really easy to enjoy your days from here

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

I absolutely loved my stay at The Original Backpackers! The vibes here are amazing and it’s so easy to meet people. The staff is super friendly and always ready to help with a smile. I was also really impressed with the room it was super clean and comfortable, which isn't always easy to find! The food was great as well, definitely a plus. Highly recommended

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

This is my new favourite hostel! It has a great outdoor area plus free breakfast and dinner. The staff are amazing and so helpful. Leo, Honor, and Ethan were especially helpful. I’d definitely recommend staying here!

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Austria MALE 25-30 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place, amazing community, I will definitely come back :)

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Spain MALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel was great, staff were very friendly and it was a great location. Would definitely come to stay again !!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 20%

Music blaring until 6 in the morning outside our room which made it impossible to sleep - no enforcement of quiet hours. Unfortunate as apart from that clean enough and friendly, helpful staff.

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Denmark MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 20%

the showers looked so disgusting, there was rarely any toilet paper, the room was the messiest thing i’ve ever seen, it smelled like weed no matter where you went, it’s never quiet, and the girls in my dorm had utilized the entire floor for their wardrobe:(

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 60%

Being honest the staff are unbelievably lovely. The hostel itself has so much potential. Unfortunately the long term stayers are the problem. They dump their stuff everywhere and treat the place as if the magic washing up fairy will clean up after them. I also cannot understand why sitting on the door step until 3 in the morning talking and taking drugs seems to be the best spot…. Breakfast is fantastic and the events like the bbq and Easter roast were unbelievably generous!

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Germany COUPLE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 20%

Very dirty and rooms completely stuffed with stuff. Staff was kind. Mornings there was no one for check out and couldn’t reach any one. Wouldn’t recommend.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 60%

Not a great hostel details say you can check in till midnight I arrived just past 11 and there’s no one there the 2 phone numbers are unresponsive and no one actually showed up for around 40 minutes, rooms weren’t clean, my door key didn’t work and wasn’t given basic info about the kitchen/getting utensils from reception had no idea what was going on, vibe was decent

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France MALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

La frappe

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