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Sydney Backpackers

4.0 of 5
7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Chinatown)
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Canberra, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

This is one of the worst places you can have. This is not the cheapest option as well. I booked this place without knowing anything. When went there it was terrible. The room has never been cleaned and no ventilation at all. The whole place stink like Garlic. I paid money before seeing the room and after going to this... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

If you are travelling Sydney never stay in this place. It has got all reasons to avoid including dirty, dark and stinky rooms, unfriendly staff and bad environment. There is a plenty of other good backpackers for similar rates. We booked beds for two days but didn't stay an hour after seeing poor conditions. I don't recommend this even for... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Never stay at this place. Because of it has the "Sydney" part on its name it appears first on google search. But this is the worst place I have ever stayed. The place was highly conjested and never cleaned. Beds are so close to each other and the whole room stinks a lot. We booked for two days and just... More

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Guest_Relations_SB, Guest Relations Manager at Sydney Backpackers, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Manisha D, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize if our accommodation and services did not meet your standard. You have managed to book our multi-shared dorm which you get to stay with many other people and the week you booked was extremely busy due to Vivid. We always try to maintain our room with the highest hygiene... More

Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

I was here for a few months so I got to see alot of things that went on and got to know the front counter staff. Free internet when you "like" their Facebook page and many other perks like free sports equipment rentals including table tennis is nice. Kitchen is small and cramped and could use newer kitchen wares. I... More

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Suzhou, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

i had a wonderful stay here for 3 months while touring sydney . in the heart of the city , easy access to stores , trains etc The front desk staff are always friendly and happy to assist, the dorms are lovely & clean. overall there is not much to complaint except for the water pressure of the shower could... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Positives: Cheap, ideal location (Center of the CBD), friendly front of desk staff, sufficient facilities, adequate rooms, friendly guests. Improvements: A lil more tolerance in regards to long serving tenants towards to new guests, lounge room needs more seating, kitchen can be a lil bigger, and consideration of night lights, speedier WiFi. Overall I have enjoyed my stay and previous... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

We were told we could get free airport transfers twice and then told on the day we couldn't. They did let us in the room a bit early which was good. Our 'twin' room had bunk beds... Was small and dingy and unclean. Bathrooms in a state too. Loud noisy clientele and no one told them to be quiet. Music... More

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Adelaide
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

I stayed here for 3 nights as a solo traveller in a 10 person dorm. The location is great, and is certainly the best feature of this hostel. However, the downside of the location is that it gets very noisy from the street outside, although I was lucky enough to be in one of the rooms not facing the street.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013 via mobile

Dormitories reasonable but bathrooms and toilets filthy and smelly. Booked to stay three nights but left after one. Only stayed that one night because it was too late to go anywhere else. Location good for city accessibility but who wants to wash in a filthy bathroom.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Arrived here and did not know where to head in Australia so we figured we would get our feet underneath us in Sydney. Stayed in a 6 man room with the most annoying "old" man I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Beds are terrible but what do you expect. The bathroom and showers were well kept for the amount... More

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Additional Information about Sydney Backpackers

Also Known As:
Sydney Backpackers Hotel
Sydney Backpackers Hotel Sydney
Backpacker Sydney
Address: 7 Wilmot Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > Chinatown
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #93 of 124 Speciality lodging in Sydney
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
“Sydney Backpackers is a purposely built boutique hostel located right in the heart of Sydney's CBD, 30 Meters to the Entrance of Town Hall Railway Station. We are in the walking distance to everywhere ‘must-see’ in Sydney for sightseeing and we know what our guests want.”Since we are located in the heart of the city, we are close to the main bars, restaurants, clubs, shops, cinemas, public transport and everything else you might need in this beautiful city!Sydney Backpackers is 1 of 5 hostels in Sydney capable in catering major groups and classified 3.5 stars by AAA Tourism. We are also awarded ‘WINNER OF 2006 CITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS AWARDS’ for an outstanding backpacker in year 2006 and also nominated as a finalist in 2010.Sydney Backpackers is well known from individuals and groups visiting Sydney domestically and internationally and given lots of good feedbacks and complimentary for our good services. We proudly say that we specialize in group bookings as we have know-how of handling groups and have rooms to accommodate a group of up to 150 people or more. We are in the walking distance to everywhere in Sydney for sightseeing (Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and heaps more attractions) and everything you need (shopping centers, supermarkets, cinema, restaurants, transport). This is the best quiet location that you would ever image to find if you think of staying in a budget accommodation right in the middle of the city. Sydney Backpackers is 1 of 5 hostels in Sydney capable in catering major groups and classified 3.5 stars by AAA Tourism. We are also awarded ‘WINNER OF 2006 CITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS AWARDS’ for an outstanding backpacker in year 2006 and also nominated as a finalist in 2010.Building & FacilitiesRooms to suit 2 to 16 people (20sqm to 65sqm with 3.5-meter ceilings)Free internet access (Wireless)Building under constant 24hr video surveillance Central air conditioning and heater Fridge, Digital TV, DVD player (Single room, Twin/2 bed, 4 bed, 6 bed)Individual security lockers with padlocksFresh laundered & Sanitized white linen and blanketsElectronic key to access your room and the buildingCommon room (Vending Machines)Self-catering Kitchen fully furnishedShared shower booths and toilets Coin Operated LaundryHandicapped facilitiesBBQ facility at the rooftopGreat view of the city (240 square meter rooftop terrace)24-hour video surveillance for the entire building and fire exits. ... more   less 
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