In the heart of Sydney, Home Backpackers is within a 5-minute drive of Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. .This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Circular Quay and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sydney Opera House.
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Sydney Tower Eye
Home Backpackers offers 36 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Airport shuttle on request
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Hairdryer (on request)
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Laundry detergent
Local maps
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Home Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Home Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Surry Hills
Home Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
6.0
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 293 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
31
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 293 reviews" "
8 - Good
78
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 293 reviews" "
6 - Okay
83
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 293 reviews" "
4 - Poor
53
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 293 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
48
5.4/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Abigail
23 Mar 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Abigail
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
A, Australia
4 Jan 2020
Liked: Staff & service
There are some fan in the room. But still hot.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Even though I checked in around 11pm. The room was more clean than I expected.
There is no explanation for ths area. We have to ne actively asking
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Maria Manuela
12 Nov 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The lady in the reception was really nice and friendly.
The good thing about this hostel is that you can book a private room for a very reasonable price and its location is amazing.
Bathroom was ok. Overall ok.
This place was an unexpected gem! The staff at check in were so friendly and helpful. The room was super clean and the facilities were clean and functional. It is very close to Central train station and there are lots of places to eat nearby. Will definitely stay there again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kei
30 Aug 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location is the best. As many of reviews said, the building is old and the floor is squeaky, but they are upgrading by painting walls and providing in-room shelves, desk and individual lockers. The hospitality of the staff, especially Ashley working at reception, was super! She was so friendly and attentive to make our stay happy in many ways. I would definitely return to Home Backpackers!!
Very run down accomodation. Every door and floor is squeaking. Had a room next to entrance door and couldn’t sleep because of the noise from door every time someone entered the building. Also rooms were very run down. Very very basic.
This backpackers really convenient to their tenants. Walking distance to Paddy's market, Central station, etc. In short, it's a good place to stay, i stayed there for 3 nights and all was good. Worth with what u pay