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Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel

Surry Hills New South Wales
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Elevate your shopping experience with a luxurious retreat at Big Backpackers Hostel, where convenience meets indulgence, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. This hostel is 4 minutes drive to Circular Quay and 5 minutes drive to Sydney Opera House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, gas grills, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

  • Gas grill
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Vending machine
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Foosball
  • Coworking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Shared microwave
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 39
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 100
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Computer station

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

  • 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 smoke detector, 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

Other details

Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Castlereagh Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Capitol Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
World Square Shopping Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Hyde Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Market City - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Paddy's Market - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chinatown Night Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Crown Street - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
University of Technology Sydney - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Metro Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Australian Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
William Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Powerhouse Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sydney Town Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Queen Victoria Building - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for Big Backpackers Hostel is Sydney Airport (SYD) - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guests must provide health documentation

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010, Australia
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