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2 stars

Original Backpackers

160-162 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW 2011, Australia
Sydney, Australia
See location+61 293 563 232
From
C$ 95
Cheapest

rate per night

7.2
Good
based on 896 reviews
896 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
C$ 95
Standard Room
C$ 108
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Latest deals for Original Backpackers

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C$ 95
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C$ 104
Standard Room
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C$ 108
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Original Backpackers

  • Fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Hairdryer

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Tour desk
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • DVD player

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Garden

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Evening entertainment

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Designated smoking area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe

Family friendly

  • Indoor play area
  • Complimentary breakfast

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Original Backpackers

7.2
Good
896 verified ratings
Wonderful
198
Very good
146
Good
202
Okay
110
Fair
107
Mediocre
52
Poor
81

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Location

160-162 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW 2011

What's nearby

  • Kings Cross139 m
  • St Mary's Cathedral0.9 km
  • Hyde Park1.1 km
  • Sydney Tower1.3 km
  • George Street1.5 km
  • Circular Quay1.7 km
  • Sydney Opera House1.9 km
  • Darling Harbour2 km
  • Sydney Cricket Ground2.1 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum2.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge2.5 km
  • Star Casino2.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Original Backpackers

Low season

August

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 31

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 133
Cheapest month to stay with an average 62% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 62% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Original Backpackers

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Original Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Original Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and May.
  • The cheapest price a room at Original Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 133, while the most expensive was C$ 133.
  • How long should you stay at Original Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Original Backpackers

  • Where is Original Backpackers located?

    Original Backpackers is located at 160-162 Victoria Street in Potts Point, 1.5 km from the centre of Sydney. Kings Cross is the closest landmark to Original Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Original Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Original Backpackers.

  • Does Original Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Original Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Original Backpackers from the airport?

    Original Backpackers is 8.7 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Original Backpackers is 132.4 km from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Original Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Original Backpackers in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Original Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Original Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.7

Distance to downtown

1.5 km

Nearest Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Distance to airport

8.6 km

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