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Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hotel with 10 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Sydney

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Jolly Swagman Backpackers sits in central Sydney, just a short walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Guests can relax at the manager's reception, choose from ten on-site eateries, or take advantage of the outdoor pool nearby.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Ensuite

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Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
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Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

3 Bed Private Room

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Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
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Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Private Room

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Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
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Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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2 Bed Private Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Bed Private Room

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Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maki Sushi Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sapporo Miso Ramen Factory Sora - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Boccone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Room Ten - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens
Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and Queen Victoria Building, Jolly Swagman Backpackers provides a free manager's reception, a terrace, and 10 coffee shops/cafes. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 10 bars/lounges
  • 10 coffee shops/cafes
  • 10 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Jolly Swagman Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Check-out is at 9 AM.

Does Jolly Swagman Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of AUD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jolly Swagman Backpackers located?

Located in Potts Point, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Tower Eye, and Queen Victoria Building. Sydney Opera House and The Rocks Markets are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 19 minutes.

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Jolly Swagman Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 503 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cuando llegue estaba cerrado y fui al nuevo hotel que me indicaron y no tenian lugar tuve que dormir en la calle y al otro dia consegui hotel tuve que pagar 1100 dolares asutralianos solicito el inmediato reintegro de lo que abono
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo

Not as clean as expected. Didn't have flat sheet for the bedding, and saw some bugs in the bedroom. Good that late checkin was smooth. The receptionist was not available in person until very late in AM, but she is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

taku, 千葉

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフはフレンドリーで良かった
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Gáspár

Bacpackerseknek

Árkategóriájában megfelelőó, meglepően csendes, kiváló helyen (Metró, boltok, kocsmák és a belváros közel)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay

Nice place for what it is. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Si-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
床單乾淨 沒有電梯 還是有些不方便
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Si-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間只有一隻小電扇 有點悶熱 沒有電梯 帶行李箱入住稍有不便
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Agus, Mendoza, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La atención de los chicos en recepción es muy buena
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hostel es muy tranquilo y las instalaciones siempre estan muy limpias.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Average

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Although the lack of air con is a big issue and everything’s a bit dated and sad. It could do with a spruce and lick of paint. Which they can definitely afford to do with the amount they charge, especially for the extras like washing machines and lockers. I paid an 8th of the price for hostels in south east Asia with better amenities and quality, And they felt like 5 star hotels. The WiFi was absolute garbage as well. It all feels a bit stingy, they really cut corners to save money, when they could do with air con, better WiFi (it’s the 21st century), electric locks, free luggage storage like the rest of the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
혼자 여행하다보니 저렴한 호텔을 이용하고 싶어 여기 감 조식도 주고 리셉션 직원도 매우 친절함 다만 킹스크로스에 있다보니 치안이 그닥 좋지 않고 조식 시간과 체크아웃 시간이 너무 이름... 이거 엄청 중요한 문제임 혼자 여행하는 여성분이시면 여긴 비추예요 한달 정도 있던 같은방 룸메한테 물어봐도 똑같이 대답함
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel super accueillant et gentil. Cuisine propre mais dommage que tout n'est pas à libre disposition (clés ou argent en gage).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I paid for a 2-person girls only room. I was placed in a room with 6 other girls and one of them handed her key out to anyone including men. It was a total mess
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a backpackers, roughing it is a no brainer. Sam was super friendly, the rest was so-so. What was promised on website was not accurate, needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Chichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fint til backpackers

Super venligt personale. Havde booket ene seng i 12 personersværelse. Blev spurgt om jeg ville have en seng på 4 personers pige værelse, da han kunne se det var ledigt uden at skulle betale ekstra. Den gratis morgenmad var hvidt toast brød, cornflakes, smør og syltetøj. Da der blev spurgt efter mere brød 2 min før morgenmaden sluttede blev der sagt nej. Ellers super fin beliggenhed tæt på tog og bus :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auberge de jeunesse agréable et bien située
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

sesil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최악임

5일로 결제하고 일정이 짧아져서 당일 취소후 3일 숙박하는 것으로 다시 결제 했는데 숙박안한 5일치 247.11USD 결제 취소 안해줌 당일취소이고 같은숙박이니 수수료 조금 떼더라도 숙박안한 5일치 환불요청해도 규정상 안된다고함 왜지? 같은날짜이고 같은숙소인데? 기분좋게 여행와서 기분 망침
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for an affordable hostel! Well located and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great helpful staff, great location and good value

Great staff VERY helpful. Fantastic location a few minutes from Kings Cross and walkable to Opera House area.Botanical Gardens etc, or take the BRILLIANT Sydney transport system, limited to $16 a day anywhere. Great value for money, it is a back packers but everyone was really curious and it was not noisy. $20 key deposit, $1 for cup, but free breakfast, toast, cereal, tea / coffee worked well. If you stay 3 nights or more you get free airport pickup, put the trip back is not free but only $16.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff and friendly welcoming atmosphere, 10/10 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auberge bien situé

Auberge agréable, avec cuisine pour se faire à manger. Bien situé (25min à pied de l'opéra)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auberge Sympa proche du centre

Auberge bien situé, propre, où l'on se sent bien. Cuisine à disposition pour se faire de bon petit repas. L'opéra de Sydney se trouve à seulement 30min de marche. Attention seulement si vous avez une voiture, les places sont limitées à 1h de temps.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty good spot

Nice place, helpful staff, well maintained and clean. Quiet enough at night. The free WiFi is pretty bad and the free breakfast is bread and cereal and it’s only available from 7-9a. Otherwise no complaints. Great location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam the front desk host was amazing and so nice! We loved him. He made our stay fun. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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