With a stay at Big Backpackers Hostel in Sydney (Surry Hills), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from World Square Shopping Centre. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hyde Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall.
International Convention Centre Sydney - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Yod - 2 min walk
Single O - 2 min walk
Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - 2 min walk
Storehouse Sydney Central - 2 min walk
Kiln - 2 min walk
About this property
Big Backpackers Hostel
Hostel in Sydney, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Bike tour information
Bike parking
Table football
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Library
Lockers available
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Handrails in stairwells
Smooth flooring in public areas
Step-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Books
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Games
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Hairdryer (on request)
More
Access via exterior corridors
Electrical adapters/chargers
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually furnished
Laundry detergent
Local maps
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 99099650914
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Big Hostel Surry Hills
Big Surry Hills
Big Hostel
Big Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Big Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Big Backpackers Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I booked single room and was placed in a dorm room was disgusting everybody was loud and inconsiderate overall I stayed ten minutes returned my linen and key and left to find more suitable lodgings and the manager even said that technically I was too Old to be staying there but he would “allow “ it
I can’t open the window, it is suffocating. And the ventilation isn’t that good. Use room spray for better smell in the room whenever the guests are entering. Thanks.
Very comfortable. Age range higher than usual for backpackers, so not rowdy. Lots of books, board games, guitars(!) available for self entertainment. I am 81 year old female, and will certainly go back.
Great backpackers in a great location. Everything in easy walking distance, or easy public transport options. We stayed in a double room, which was comfortable and clean. The common areas were also appreciated.
I stayed in the 2bed dorm which is good if you’d want some privacy but the bed was uncomfortable and you could hear everything in the room next door and corridor. Didn’t use the kitchen but it looked crowded and dirty.
Stayed here a few years ago and it was great but now I would avoid it. Cockroaches in the kitchen and rooms, dirty sheets, you can hear the people talking in the corridors and rooms next door clear as day. A male member off staff knocked on the door and entered without waiting for an answer while I was getting changed. No atmosphere at all. When I arrived the first day at 1:30pm I didn’t get a hello, just check in is at 2pm, not the friendliest welcome.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Krystle
24 Dec 2023
I know I checked in after hours but still there should be a live person onsite to attend to customers. I called the after hours number and nobody was available immediately. Luckily a kind guy reached out to one of of the employees who was actually off duty to help me. The gentleman who checked me in was not supposed to be on duty but was kind enough to attend to my needs.
The room I stayed in had plenty of items left behind by previous guests. It appears as if the rooms are not cleaned and maintained regularly. The bathrooms are okay.
The hostel was convenient and okay for the one night. The rooms need to be cleaned regularly.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and made sure that they were always available. Luggage storage is available at the front desk which was very useful, even after checkout. The shared kitchen is fully stocked and the common area is well maintained. Rooms are basic but practical, beds are a good size and linens are provided. Overall great place to stay for short or long periods
A male staff had great smiling friendly service but 2 female were not.
Lack of information were given for as a guest.
Kitchen close at 23:00. No hot water to make a drink.
Hope no one injure in slippery shower access.
The renovated bathroom presented well for safety and cleanliness.
Deanna
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
2/10 Terrible
Yifan
Business traveller
18 Apr 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception staff was not well trained and caused inconsistent experience. The 4 person bedroom is very small and the air is bad. I have lived in different backpacker hostels in Sydney and it is the worst so far.