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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

89% Customer Rating

66 reviews
Latest Reviews

madeleine5004 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

The best part about Kangaroo was the friendliness. We felt at home right away & everyone got along so well. The beds were a little... more

Mikey6rocker (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Great place. Great staff. Lots of fun.

Description:

Kangaroo BakPak has just undergone renovation work and has a brand new look! The dorms now have a unique look with the bunks be.. More Info... »

Kangaroo Bakpak

88% Customer Rating

26 reviews
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deepsandhu1784 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

A good hostel and location, very helpful staff and easy to get into the city.

ham123431210 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Great place, highly recommended.

Description:

Cambirdge Lodge is a Newly renovated hostel/guesthouse which can cater for everyone whether they be short or long stay. We pride.. More Info... »

Cambridge Lodge Budget Hostel

87% Customer Rating

16 reviews
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Anglais49 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

The location is excellent, it\'s modern, clean, the staff are friendly and helpful, it has character, the communal areas are decen... more

schnerbazoink (Globetrotter from Australia), October 2009:

Charging for storing bags on the departure day is bad form. I've never seen any other hostel do that. Otherwise I was very happy w... more

Description:

Sydney's most laid back hostel comes complete with great railway carriage rooms and is right next to Central Station. More Info... »

Railway Square YHA

87% Customer Rating

11 reviews
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patmccarthy17172 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

The hostel itself was good enough, however I really disliked the location. Its an "alternative" area which is cool if you like tha... more

Sarah (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Awesome hostel, manager was not so nice, but still really a good place to stay in Sydney

Description:

Funky inner-city boutique hotel/motel popular with independent travellers You're an adventurous independent traveller and want .. More Info... »

Billabong Gardens

87% Customer Rating

79 reviews
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Willem (Novice Nomad from Netherlands), November 2009:

Of all places I have visited in the past year in Australia the blue parrot has been the nicest place I have seen! Visiting sydney,... more

wiserjen1071 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

I LOVED the Blue Parrot..in a great location and everyone was SO friendly. It's a smaller hostel, which is nice because it makes i... more

Description:

Blue Parrot is one of Sydney's best-loved hostels and is consistently top rated. Centrally located in cosmopolitan Potts Point;.. More Info... »

Blue Parrot

87% Customer Rating

20 reviews
Latest Reviews

Ka`ilikea (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Dude, whoever said that Drew was the rudest person they met was on CRACK! Because she has been nothing but helpful, sweet, and fri... more

elaineminagh6839 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

this hostel is about an hour bus journey from the city and when you get there your greeted by Drew by far the rudest person ive me... more

Description:

Surf and work Sydney's northern beaches. Friendly relaxed hostel close to beach with pool and cafe. Help with finding local work More Info... »

Sydney Beachouse YHA

86% Customer Rating

205 reviews
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jack_myers7696 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Would definitely recommend the place...it can be a bit of a party place but not forced on you! Definitely good for all kinds of tr... more

kristymurphyaus6597 (Novice Nomad from Wales), November 2009:

Loved the free beach walk!

Description:

Wake up with someone new at the hippest hostel on the Sydney backpacker circuit... More Info... »

Wake Up! Sydney Central

86% Customer Rating

87 reviews
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fredericoccedat (Novice Nomad from France), November 2009:

Nothing to moan about, very good! Too bad it's a bit expensive but it's worth it!

lakkung8346 (Novice Nomad from South Korea), October 2009:

the location is great - very close to the central stn. the locker was out of order and i need a help, but staffs weren't very frie... more

Description:

Go for the best at Australia's only 5 star hostel right opposite Central Station in the heart of the backpacker precinct. More Info... »

Sydney Central YHA

85% Customer Rating

13 reviews
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bananasplit19707899 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Apologies as I left before reception opened but slid the room key under the counter, im not concerned about the key deposit refund... more

alexoz277729 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

this hostel rocks!!

Description:

Bondi is Australia's most famous beach so stay at the best hostel close to all the action. Great rooftop terrace, large rooms, a.. More Info... »

Bondi Beachouse YHA

83% Customer Rating

65 reviews
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ashleighthornton5883 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Our beds were given away and they were very good about it - giving us a private room - but the staff gave us incorrect information... more

koeyyan5596 (Novice Nomad from Hong Kong), November 2009:

nice hostel with excellent location, the atmosphere is friendly and the room is quiet at night with no disturb.

Description:

BIG hostel is a funky, new boutique hostel, accommodating up to 155 guests, just a 5 minute walk from Central Station... More Info... »

Big Hostel

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