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The Globe Backpackers in Sydney, Australia

40 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross, Sydney

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Reviews of The Globe Backpackers


there was a gentleman either working or staying there, that helped me out at 4 am when a drug addict man, and a obvious street walker were giving me t...

Tara, Australia, stayed on 30th Jun 09

Good Location, but bathroom was a little bit poor.

Chul Min, South Korea, stayed on 27th Mar 09

About The Globe Backpackers


Are you looking for more than just a bed to sleep in!

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Located in Sydney's favourite Backpacker quarter, Kings Cross, The Globe can offer you the Sydney experience you are looking for. Whether you enjoy the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the café set, the nightclub scene or a good book in a quiet park, we've got it all for you. A brief walk will take you through the Botanical Gardens to the Opera House and Harbour, or a 20 minute bus trip will take you to the popular Bondi Beach.

The Globe is a unique hostel, being small and owner operated, we offer a comfortable and friendly style of backpacker accommodation where you can meet new friends and see the best of Sydney.

Apart from offering you the facilities of a fully equipped kitchen, full bathrooms as well as a shower block and laundry, we also have 3 large common areas. Our private outdoor Courtyard where you can relax or have fun at our BBQ's, our TV room where you can watch cable on our massive big screen TV and the world famous Blue Room where we like to party or watch sports on our other big cable TV.

Yes we have our own party room just for you…

On our doorstep are all the extra's you need - cheap food, cheap & free drinks, bars, supermarkets, banks, a post office, parks and some of the most famous sights in Australia.

The Globe's staff are happy to assist you in finding work, planning tours and helping you with all of the information you may need once you arrive in Sydney.

We organise great nights out at our favourite local bars where you will be treated to FREE drinks and quite often a Free meal. The Globe BBQ's and parties are also something not to be missed.

The Globe's lively atmosphere guarantees that you will enjoy yourself while you stay with us!

We also offer:

FREE Breakfast
FREE Internet
FREE Linen
FREE Tea & Coffee
FREE DVD hire
FREE Book Exchange
Discount Vouchers for Sydney Attractions
BBQ Nights
Party Nights
&
FREE Puppy dog cuddles

Reception Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am to 8pm
[occasionally we do close early for special events]

NO LATE ARRIVALS

24 hour security.

You must be 18 years of age to stay at this property.

We recommend our hostel to travellers between the ages of 18 to 40 due to our location and energetic character!

A valid passport is required by ALL guests upon check in.

If you arriving at the airport between 8.00am and 6:00pm, and only for bookings of 4 nights or more, simply call us for a free airport pickup. For booking less then 4 nights, Shuttle Buses are available from the airport for around $12.00 per person, or trains to Kings Cross for around $17.00. A Taxi will cost around $35.00.


Coming to Sydney by bus or train? Catch the train from platform 24 at Central Station & get off at Kings Cross Station, from which we are just a 100m walk, opposite McDonald's on Darlinghurst Road.

Overall Rating: 61%From a total of 27 Reviews

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Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • Free of Charge
  • Web Access in Lobby
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Fax Service
  • Postal Service
  • Cable TV
  • DVD`s
  • Common Room
  • Outdoor Terraced Area
  • Library
  • Linen Included
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • BBQ Area
  • Breakfast
  • Included
  • Continental
  • Washing Machine/Dryer
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Jobs Board
  • Mini-Supermarket
  • Hairdryer for Hire
  • Airport Transfers
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tours Desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tax included