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Big Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Sydney, a quick walk to Hyde Park

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Big Backpackers Hostel is the perfect base for exploring Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Unwind in the garden, browse books in the library, or enjoy a barbecue on the terrace with outdoor furniture – you'll feel right at home with amenities like laundry facilities, luggage storage and an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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Air conditioning
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Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Ensuite Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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Air conditioning
Heating
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Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
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Toaster
  • 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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Family Hostel Room (4 Person) With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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

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Double Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

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

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

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

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

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

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Twin Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

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Single Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

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About the neighborhood

Map
212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiln - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spice I Am - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surry Hills Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Hyde Park
Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and Circular Quay, Big Backpackers Hostel provides a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Multilingual staff, bicycle tour information, and a foosball table
  • Outdoor furniture, games, and a TV in the lobby
  • Coworking spaces, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Big Backpackers Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and mixers
  • Toasters, stovetops, and freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Big Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Big Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Big Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Surry Hills, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Capitol Square Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Museum Station is 5 minutes.

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