About

The Original Backpackers has a beautiful building,a great location,friendly and knowledgeable staff and great facilities.The Original backpackers is located in the vibrant food and entertainment precinct of Kings Cross,only 200 metres from Kings Cross train station.We are only a 30 minute walk to the Opera House via The Royal Botanic gardens and Mrs Macquarie’s Point(Sydney’s best view!).

We have a big,modern well-equipped kitchen ,a sunny courtyard great for meeting and mingling and a great TV and chill out lounge,with Netflix on the big screen.Our coin operated laundry has big,modern washers and dryers.

For your entertainment: we have a games room with Playstation 4 and a 60' TV, Chess, Board games, & Cards.

We have sports equipment behind the reception counter with tennis racquets, footballs and basketballs. We will direct you to the nearest court or park.
We have fast and free unlimited wi fi ,with coverage through all the hostel so you can stay connected in your bed.

We have double and twin rooms,with and without private bathroom all with TVs,fridges,kettles and free tea and coffee.Dorms range from 4 bed to 10 beds, ,all with storage lockers,privacy sheets and fridges.

If you have a car or van we have a special deal with the local car park- $25 for 24 hours parking. See us at the front desk to access this.
We provide free dinners (Monday, Thursday and saturday), This is a great way to mingle with other like minded backpackers.
This is in addition to our free breakfast 7 days a week and free tea and coffee all day every day. Check in is at 2 pm. We have a luggage storage room.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

7.9Very Good(1450)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    8.2
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.6
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    7.4
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Stayed in Feb 2025
7.1
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Martha
Female, 18-24, Wales
Hostel was basic but facilities were okay. The double ensuite room was nice and clean. No aircon in the rooms and it was extremely hot. It seemed alot of the other staying there were potentially more long term so as a couple we found it harder to interact with others and people didn’t seem to want to. This obviously isn’t the hostels fault but felt it was good for people to know. The free breakfast and dinners on some nights were a plus. Overall a good stay.
Stayed in Jan 2025
10
A
amy
Female, 18-24, England
Really enjoyed my stay here, great atmosphere very social place with various events and free meals. Very friendly staff and clean rooms I would recommend original backpackers❤️
Stayed in Jan 2025
10
L
Loris
Male, 25-30, Italy
The most beautiful hostel in Sydney. Many activities during the week, friendly people and friendly environments. Rooms are clean and dinners are delicious. You also have free parking for bikes
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Location

162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia
1.6km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

The Original Backpackers Hostel is in a leafy, green area of King's Cross, within walking distance of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Darling Harbour and more. This hostel is in a Victorian building which our guests tell us has "a vintage feel" and "heaps of character". We like this hostel's blend of friendly parties and quiet nights; as one Hostelworld reviewers said, it has "a buzzing atmosphere....but [is] still quiet enough at night for a good night's sleep". The highly praised, friendly staff host events nearly every night.