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Secret Garden Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Sydney with free breakfast

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Shower
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Secret Garden Backpackers, near Star Casino, offers continental breakfast and WiFi. Guests relax in the garden, challenge friends in the arcade, and enjoy practical touches like barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
243-247 CLEVELAND STREET, Redfern, NSW, 2016

What's nearby

  • University of Sydney - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hyde Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Redfern Station - 11 min walk
  • Redfern Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Ways Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nookie Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Norfolk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woolpack Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ricos Tacos - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden Backpackers

Hostel near Hyde Park
Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre are located near Secret Garden Backpackers, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a reception hall
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Secret Garden Backpackers have comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 8 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 7 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's dormitory rooms are best suited to guests who are ages 18 to 35.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

SECRET GARDEN BACKPACKERS Hostel Redfern
SECRET GARDEN BACKPACKERS Redfern
SECRET GARDEN BACKPACKERS Red
Secret Backpackers Redfern
SECRET GARDEN BACKPACKERS Redfern
SECRET GARDEN BACKPACKERS Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Secret Garden Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Secret Garden Backpackers located?

Located in Redfern, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Street and University of Sydney. Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Redfern Station is 11 minutes by foot and Central Light Rail Station is 11 minutes.

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