The Original Backpackers

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney, Australia, 2011

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Adults
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Room Types

Available from Sat 18 Jul 2026 to Sun 19 Jul 2026

Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Room size: 11 m²/118 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed

6-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed

Room size: 20 m²/215 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
6 guests
Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

Room size: 12 m²/129 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests
Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room

Double Room with shared bathroom room

Room size: 10 m²/108 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests
8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

8-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

Room size: 28 m²/301 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests
Dormitory Dormitory Dormitory Dormitory Dormitory Dormitory Dormitory

Dormitory

Room size: 14 m²/151 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 14 m²/151 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
1 guest
10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only 10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

10-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

Room size: 28 m²/301 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests
Single Room with Private Bathroom Single Room with Private Bathroom Single Room with Private Bathroom Single Room with Private Bathroom Single Room with Private Bathroom Single Room with Private Bathroom Single Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Room size: 11 m²/118 ft² Non-smoking Shower
2 guests
10-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 10-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 10-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 10-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed 10-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed

10-Bed Dormitory -- Mixed

Room size: 38 m²/409 ft² Garden view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests

About This Hotel

The Original Backpackers

The Original Backpackers

Get the most from an urban escape in Sydney when you book a room at The Original Backpackers. Located right in the city center, The Original Backpackers saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood. Experience the joy of multiple options for activities at this convenient location! The Original Backpackers is a perfect starting point for numerous sightseeing and tourist choices, with a location just 1.8 km from the Sydney Opera House.
Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hostel's free Wi-Fi. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the hostel's airport transfer services. Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hostel.
Front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes can assist with your needs. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hostel's ticket service and tours. Packing light is possible at The Original Backpackers thanks to the hostel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time.
Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hostel.
Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the hostel are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains. Some rooms at The Original Backpackers even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms.
In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. It's good to know that bathrobes and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at The Original Backpackers begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hostel. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hostel, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the hostel's karaoke rooms.
Light snacking is available day or night with the hostel's vending machines. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.
Hostel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. End your days in total relaxation with a visit to the salon, located right at the hostel. Check out the hostel's fitness facility to stay fit and firm on vacation. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the hostel's tennis court, golf course on site and hiking trails.
Get social at the hostel's library, games room and shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.


Around the property

Experience all the sights and local attractions of Sydney with The Original Backpackers as your base. Acquire some cultural knowledge with a day at The Rocks located 2.0 km away, where you can see famous works by local artists.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 99% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 92% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 88% of accommodations in the city.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 12:00
Check-out until: 10:00
Reception open until: 00:00

The property

Number of bars/lounges: 0
Number of floors: 2
Number of restaurants: 0
Number of rooms: 40
Year property opened: 0
Most recent renovation: 0

Child Policies

Infant 0-2 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charge.

Children 3-12 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Attractions
Balcony/terrace
Banquet hall
Bathroom
Facilities
Garden
Kitchen
Recreational facilities
Shared lounge/TV area
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

240 meters to public transportation

Kings Cross Railway Station is within 240 meters

Located in heart of Sydney

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Bars and Nightlife

Sydney Opera House

Location

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney, Australia, 2011

Guest Reviews

7.3

Very Good

Guest score out of 10

“Good value of money includes breakfast.”

— Ruthanne , Malaysia

“The hotel is good,staff ,room and bathroom and kitchen and refrigerator all good.”

— Yibin , Australia