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Indy's/Surfside Bondi Beach Backpackers

35a Hall Street | Bondi Beach, Bondi, Waverley, New South Wales 2026, Australia
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Egham, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This was our first stop in Australia. The staff were really friendly and informative and the reception has great money off deals, for example we paid $20 instead of $25 for the Sydney sky tower. There is a common room available and always something going on downstairs. Sometimes it was a bit frustrating in the kitchen if there were no... More

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Brunswick, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Despite having stayed in hostels with nicer facilities, this was the first hostel where I ever felt really at home. It's so communal, everyone is always hanging out downstairs and I had made amazing friends within a day. Since there aren't many people, you'll be well acquainted with almost everyone at the hostel (including the staff) very quickly. They have... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

I stayed for just one night. I was able to check in before the reception desk was open. There was a $5 bbq that night as people were leaving which lead to having a great night having a few drinks with the other people staying. Staff were courteous of other people staying by ensuring we weren't too loud. I paid... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Stayed in this hostel for three nights. From your 60 dollar deposit they give back 57. 3 dollars goes for your so-called 1-hour free internet. but wifi doesnt work all the time anyway. Free breakfast includes only some cereal (no milk- explanation for that from the management was that they cant put milk out because people will use it then... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Great location and has a lot of potential, but there was a hole in our bedroom wall and the kitchen and bathrooms were always filthy. Free breakfast cereal and tea/coffee but no milk or bread. We were told there would be other things e.g. pancakes available on numerous occasions and there never was. Good for the beach and partying but... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I stayed there for 4 nights and was very happy to leave. The staff were either unfriendly or hypocritical friendly unfortunately. The rooms were fair and it was unexpected quiet during the night. The bathrooms were very dirty so was the very poorly equipped kitchen. I was told that breakfast was provided. However I realised later that "breakfast" just included... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

I have had the pleasure of staying in many hostels and hotels over the recent months and my years of travelling with my family. Would I recommend this hostel to anyone? No. I would not. If you are going to book be warned! I booked this hostel for Christmas, one of my other traveler friends had booked this hostel just... More

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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

The review below has explained this place perfectly. The excellent thing about it is its location, in the heart of bondi, just meters to the beach, shops, bus stops, my friend and I arrived thinking perfect, their directions to the hostel on website were also spot on. We booked the christmas and new year package months in advance when planning... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

The only good thing to say about this hostel is the people we met here and the location! Where to begin.....We booked a package for xmas and new year and it seemed to be one of the only hostels in Bondi that seemed to have organised and well thought through plans for during the holiday period....this couldnt be further than... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

If you want to have a good time and meet people then this is the best hostel to go to! The hostel itself is pretty basic but its one of those rare hostels where you feel at home and part of the group straight away. The big communal table outside means its really easy to meet people and so its... More

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Address: 35a Hall Street | Bondi Beach, Bondi, Waverley, New South Wales 2026, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Greater Sydney > Waverley > Bondi
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Ranked #5 of 8 Speciality lodging in Bondi
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