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Jolly Swagman Backpackers in Sydney, Australia

27 Orwell Street, Kings Cross, NSW 2011, Sydney

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Overall Rating: 77%From a total of 9 Reviews

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56% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (6)

Not much to do at this hostel but sleep, really. Some of the staff were very helpful but some others had no clue what they were doing. It was far from clean and you could see some of the faucets in the bathrooms taped up. Good location in King\'s Cross if partying is your thing. Stay here if you\'re going to be out on the town and only want to a place to crash. If not, try a better place.

xpgdarkness1674, USA | Male 25-30 | 05th November 2009

46% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Cleanliness: Disgusting, smelly, really old building. Fun: Lots of permanents living there, and homeless ppl hanging out front. Staff: Nice staff, helpful Location: Close to train, and bar scene. So sleep is not atop priority. Security: Lockers in room, but your keys open any door in the hostel. While waiting for our shuttle, early in the morning, we had a drunk man asking for BJs behind the car. Character: Overall, pretty nasty would not recommend staying there.

Emily, Canada |   | 23rd August 2009

90% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

awesome place for meeting new friends instantly and feels like family. a must if you like kings cross and are on a shoestring

swayer58547, Switzerland | Male 25-30 | 12th July 2009

76% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

The double room we stayed in was clean, with sink, fridge, quiet. Kitchen was badly equipped, but clean. Common room too small during eating times. Free credit for 1/2 hour internet provided. Staff is helpful.

joachimschwerdt5408, Germany | Couple 18-24 | 29th June 2009