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Eva's Backpackers Reviews

6-8 Orwell Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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84%Overall Rating

From 76 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 86%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 81%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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57%

The kitchen was too small for that huge bunch of people staying there. They have a rooftop chill out area which is great. Nevertheless the rooms are very small and you fell like caged in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Very nice atmosphere, good place to get to know people. Very clean, staff very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay at Eva's again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Top location, very nice atmosphere, nicest cleaning lady in the world, very clean, good value for money. Thank god my roommates told me about the roof terrace because it had a brilliant view over the sydney skyline and it was probably one of the best places to hang out in hostels I've seen so far. Very welcoming and warm!

  • Globetrotter
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 18-24
  • (21 reviews)


90%

I've stayed in this hostel only for 4 days, but I've found this hostel very safe, clean, full of interesting people. Location is very good, only 30 min walk to the city. Next time I'll definitely stay here again. )) Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice place, but really old computers which made it impossible to use. really clean nice bathrooms. Nice hostel but they dont organize any entertainment, you ll have to look for it elsewhere. One street away from kings cross main srreet so 2hats easy to find. Good hostel, but because of lack of entertainment and other drawinns such as free laundry or free breakfest not worth the money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Gigantic lockers in the dorms, perfect! Really clean in the dorms. Ensuite in the dorm, which was cleaned every day by the nicest cleaning-lady ever! Free wifi, always a big plus, though it was a bit slow. Excellent location, walking distance to everything.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


80%

a very nice hostel that have paid attention to the little details such as shelves by the beds and reading lights. good size lockers in the rooms. the only negative things I can say is that the kitchen is too small and the lounge is just a corridor with a sofa on one side - it was far to small

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (10 reviews)


67%

I was disappointed in my room, considering the price I paid. Also, what's with turning WiFi off at 11pm? The connection was so slow during the day that I couldn't get everything done that I needed to before 11. Good location in King's Cross.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Excelent service and place. totally recomended

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

A fabulous and clean hostel in a prime location. Will definitely stay here again, am already planning my next trip! Can't go wrong with Eva's - don't bother looking anywhere else =)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Very friendly staff, some more helpful than others. Loved the cleanliness and the smiles from the cheerful cleaning lady. A great stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

We have stayed here on 3 occasions and would definitely come back. The hostel is within walking distance from Kings Cross station and is clean and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful.


100%

I only stayed in the hostel for about 12 hours but that was planned, and from what I saw of it, it was a really nice homely hostel. Seemed very clean and the atmosphere was really nice. Had a lot of character.


90%

I love the locaton very much. All staff are very nic, i'll consider to stay again next time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Pretty decent actually!! Bathrooom kept clean, noise minimal at night (which was surprising considering it's in the heart of King's Cross), easy walk to train station and nice walk to centre of the city. Can't complain at all really! Heads up- we found the shuttle service pretty bad, we arrived into sydney around 2.30 and with the traffic we didn't get to our hostel for another 2 hours (waiting for shuttle + traffic) - taking train much quicker and cheaper anyway.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Evas was excellent, rooms were cleaned daily, the cleaning lady was lovely and very friendly, as was liz. Kitchen facilities were v good, plenty of utensils ect... Wifi avaliable free was a fab service and roof top terrace is a hidden gem. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe and welcolmed. The hostel is not a party place and accomidates families as well as backpackers was very impressed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


50%

The girl at the rec. was right from the start totally rude! Not nice to talk to or for asking questions about where to go and so on! The rest was nice and friendly though


83%

nice clean place. 10-15 min walk to the east side of the botanical garden downtown. stayed twice. both times booked private double room. ended up with room with double bed plus bunk bed so we had plenty of space to spread out. roof top patio, laundry. security cameras through out and code combo to get to hallway/stairs to rooms. also free wifi. kings cross area can be a bit noisy from friday/saturday night party goers. with windows open needed ear plugs but still slept fine.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Good value. Rooms, floors, kitchen and bathrooms are kept clean. Staff is kind and helpful. The kitchen is a little bit too small and the being switched of WiFi over night is a little annoying as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

The Internet was not working at all.. and everyone I spoke to made exactly the same experience.


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