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Newtown Backpackers

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Located close to University of Sydney, Newtown Backpackers provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, a television, and a nightstand with a plant.

4-Person Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A small, compact room with a single bed, a desk with a lamp, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, lockers, and a window with a decorative screen.

6 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a long grey sofa with blue and white cushions, a bookshelf filled with books, and a window with a view.

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a long grey sofa with blue and white cushions, a bookshelf filled with books, and a window with a view.

4 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom) 18-40 years old only

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Newtown, a neighborhood in Sydney, is home to Newtown Backpackers. Capitol Theatre and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042

What's nearby

  • Two cups of hot chocolate with chocolate sauce, a bowl of strawberries, and a bowl of marshmallows.
    King Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An arched view of a courtyard with a large tree, a grassy lawn, and historic buildings in the background.
    University of Sydney
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A row of historic brick buildings with arched windows and a sign indicating the end of a 2P parking area.
    Carriageworks
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Camperdown Cemetery
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Enmore Theatre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Redfern Station
    3 min drive
  • Sydney Newtown Station
    7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Newtown Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Cooper's Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Campos Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Shenkin Newtown Espresso Bar
    3 min walk
  • Corridor Newtown
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to May

Frequently asked questions

Does Newtown Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Newtown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Newtown Backpackers?

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

What time is check-out at Newtown Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Newtown Backpackers located?

Located in Newtown, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of King Street and University of Sydney. International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Redfern Station is 23 minutes by foot and Sydney Newtown Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Newtown Backpackers Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room shops straight out the door and night life was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

立地は最高

ニュータウンは観光客にはまだ無名ですが、ショッピングやカフェからナイトライフまで幅広く充実した若者のカルチャースポットです。 そのど真ん中にあるので、周辺でいろいろと楽しめます。シティまでもバスや電車で15分ほど。CoogeeやSurry hillsへもバスで一本。立地は最高です。 設備はこれといって良くも悪くもなく、普通のホステルです。不満はWiFiが有料なところです。
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good

It was good. What you would expect from a hostel. I did not see any plates or utensils available I was only there for one night so I just used my own but did not see anything written about getting it from the front desk but other people seemed to have utensils from the front desk. They also have signs that they will kick you out if you do not wash your dishes immediately so there was not a pile up of dishes - but the dishes seemed like they were half washed. Nothing new for hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
還好。。，，，方便，近市中心。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。，。，，。。。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Basic but clean...great location, we could walk everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Great location and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great place and easy to deal with staff. Only downside is the room to shared toilet/bathroom ratio, but not too hard to deal with!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price or rooms was very reasonable! It was convenient to be able to park our car for a reasonable rate of $10 per day under cover! Very convenient to the RPA Hospital and shopping area and plenty of places to eat! The communal kitchen was not very clean in the morning for breakfast, sinks had pasta & cereal tipped out into them instead of into the bin which was mainly a problem caused by some tenants! The bathroom had mould around the sink and shower had clumps of hair in drain! We were in room 1 and it was very noisy with people coming and going through the front door which slammed shut each time! Mostly minor problems that could be rectified quite easily!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the recent changes are great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very pretty place to stay. The en-suite was very comfortable and the balcony was so nice. It was a safe place to stay and the staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and we will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

worst place ever!

This is by far the worst place I've ever stayed at, even including all the hostels, some of which only cost 1/10 of the price of this one. The whole room smells horrible and the bed is so uncomfortable that I thought I was in jail. The customer service is also bad - just during my check in process, she's quarreled with two other guests. If I knew this is what the place is like, I wouldn't stay here even if they pay me to!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was really nice. but the room smelled bad.. bed is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was ok, but smelled like a locker room even though they cleaned it that day and the only source of air was a fan that would only point in one direction of the room. It was very hot and hard to sleep. The patio door did not lock and the outer patio doors would not shut all the way, so I was glad there were lockers since the room was not secured. The free breakfast was kind of hard to do since it ended at 10 but they did not bring anything out until 9 and consisted of white bread and spreads and cornflakes with milk so pretty basic, but hey, free. The showers were nice- hot water, good water pressure and nice shower heads. The location is good, not far from city centre. I was underwhelmed but it served its purpose for the price. A fair choice if you literally just need a place to sleep, store your stuff and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Had a private ensuite room and the bathroom was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were lots of bugs in our rooms. Pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable and the room smelt musty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

Nice for the budget

Great value good location, walk to everything nice room and comfy bed. Cheap as chips. Fine by me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little pricey for a hostel...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

julie

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

Budget hostel in convenient location

Easy to find. Close to transit but not too far from central station. Staff pleasant. Room clean and quiet. Slept well despite soft mattress. Short walk to catch train to opera house and harbour. Shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean room, nice ensuite bathroom

Were it not for the frowning elderly lady in the six-share female room, I would have felt differently about the stay. The bed was clean and cushiony, and the ensuite bathroom felt like a real bathroom rather than a hostel bathroom. Tons of restaurants all around. Maybe I'll stay there again and hope there'd be friendlier company.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

WAI KING

早啲畀房 最好十二點鐘 交房時間 最好十一點鐘 啲住客好守規矩 晚上十二點鐘 就唔會嘈吵 每日都有打掃 服務 工作人員都非常好
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good price for basic clean accomodation

Great location. Basic but clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
2 night, personnel was really sympatic and the atmosphere too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ness

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good facilities. The staff are fantastic and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good location

Conveniently located in vibrant Newtown. Quiet, clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017