Original Backpackers Hostel

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia - Heart of Kings Cross
7.0/10 · 507 reviews

Featuring Wi-Fi, the 40-room Original Backpackers Hostel Sydney is also 10 minutes' drive from the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

Location

The Galeries shopping centre welcomes shopping lovers 1.8 km away, while the Kings Cross Organic Food Market is in close proximity to this hostel. The Sydney Opera House is located a 15-minute ride from the hostel. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the oasislike Royal Botanic Gardens, which is a mere 1.4 km away.

Food & Drinks

Every morning a free continental breakfast is served. Guests may find Ms G's restaurant a stone's throw from this Sydney property. The Sydney hostel has a large kitchen. Offering multiple transportation choices in the area, Original Backpackers hostel is 15 minutes' drive from Kingsford Smith airport and right near Kings Cross train station. A shared lounge area provides free WiFi and cable television.

Why choose Original Backpackers Hostel Sydney

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  • Free breakfast and dinners weekly

  • Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout hostel

  • Excellent location near nightlife

  • Close to train station and attractions

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Curtains

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:30
Check-out:
from 08:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 37 per night
Check-in 15 Oct 2026
Check-out 16 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia

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          Original Backpackers
          Check-in:
          from 14:00 until 23:30
          Check-out:
          from 08:00 until 10:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no cots provided in a room.