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Maze Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Sydney with a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Reception
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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Located in Sydney's heart, Maze Backpackers offers a vibrant atmosphere with an arcade room and billiards table. Nearby are Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, a vending machine for quick snacks, and attentive staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Haymarket, a neighborhood in Sydney, Maze Backpackers is near the airport and near a metro station. Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.
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Map
417 Pitt St, Haymarket, NSW, 02000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Show Neua Thai Street Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chat Thai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maloney's Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chamberlain Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mango Coco - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Maze Backpackers

Hostel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, Maze Backpackers provides a terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 8 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per night); discounts available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel
Maze Backpackers Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

Is Maze Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maze Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Maze Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maze Backpackers located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is steps from World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. Capitol Square Light Rail Station and Museum Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Maze Backpackers Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 923 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for making my stay great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bridger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and pretty clean toilet and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Great place to stay on short visits
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Olly

Liked: Staff & service
The accommodation is a bit more rundown than the pictures and to get a blanket and more then 1 pillow you have to pay a deposit that you get back at the end of your stay but still annoying another $30 I could of spent on my holiday and with no heater in the room you do need it also the hand dryer in bathroom didn’t work the whole time I was there and the sanitary bins had not been emptied in days. But the staff were lovey
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Decent accommodation and pretty clean. Staff are at the desk 24/7 to help. Quite busy and full of people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice, although one lass seemed really confused every time I spoke to her. The room itself was clean, beds were comfortable enough, but the bathrooms were disgusting. There was always water on the floor of the toilets, the sanitary bins were overflowing, the hand dryer didn't work and it was just generally unpleasant and run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This won’t be the last time I will booking for another night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cooperative staff quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Staff gave me a free upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception were kind and offered various suggestions on what to do/where to eat around the area when I asked. The facilities were clean, quiet, and amenities are nothing crazy but offered multiple clean spaces to hang in. New to travelling and first hostel stay, honestly have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good low-budget option for short stay. Beware, the hostel is only available for over 18s and ID is required for all guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location to everything friendly staff property condition quite acceptable for what it’s age

10/10 Excellent

ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A+

Always excellent, I’ve stayed here a few times in the past and love it, will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great

A good, basic backpacker's, very good kitchen, very central.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Economic comfortable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and well managed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good, no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With activities every night, it's a very social place, travelling alone means nothing here as you will meet people and have a great time. Note it is humid inside the rooms over summer.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Warm staff and centrally located to everything this backpackers is no frills but perfectly adequate for a cheap fun trip to the city. Can be a bit noisy but otherwise was fine for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

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

Great price for short stay.

Mine was an overnight stay for business reasons. I knew I would not be spending much time at the property because of the business commitments so just needed somewhere clean and comfortable to sleep. The Maze suited my convenience perfectly. I booked a private room with shared bathroom facilities, which were spotless and convenient to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

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

Economy level achieved

For the price of the room it was very acceptable. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was basic but did the job. Clean enough too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. The perfect base for Sydney advemtures
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Proximity to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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