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Funk House Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Funk House Backpackers in central Sydney offers a friendly, communal environment for travelers. The hostel provides continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and WiFi throughout. Attentive staff enhance the experience, helping guests make the most of their stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Four Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bed Dormitory | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Three Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Private Double Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
23 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maki Sushi Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Boccone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pad Thai Chai Yo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Funk House Backpackers

Hostel near Hyde Park
Close to Martin Place and Sydney Tower Eye, Funk House Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Funk House Backpackers offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Ceiling fans and desks

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Big Backpackers Hostel

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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 14 per person (one way)

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Funk House Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Potts
Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
Funk House Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Funk House Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Funk House Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Funk House Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Funk House Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 9 AM–5 PM at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 14 per person applies.

Where is Funk House Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of William Street, Hyde Park, and Sydney Town Hall. Martin Place and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 3-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 17 minutes.

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