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Big Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Lobby
In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

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Map
212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Capitol Theatre
    4 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    5 min walk
  • Hyde Park
    6 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    18 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Only Dormitory with Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Ensuite Room

Single Ensuite Room

  • 12.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dormitory (Ages18-40yrs).

In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dormitory (Ages18-40yrs).

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Ensuite Room

Double Ensuite Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

  • 14.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Ensuite Room

Twin Ensuite Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 12.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Surry Hills stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Surry Hills hostel, you'll find Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yod - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Storehouse Sydney Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiln - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Circular Quay in Sydney
As a guest of Big Backpackers Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Big Backpackers Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Foosball table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 99099650914

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Big Hostel Surry Hills
Big Surry Hills
Big Hostel
Big Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Big Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Big Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 342 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Charles

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked single room and was placed in a dorm room was disgusting everybody was loud and inconsiderate overall I stayed ten minutes returned my linen and key and left to find more suitable lodgings and the manager even said that technically I was too Old to be staying there but he would “allow “ it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Benjamin Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark G, Forrest

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark G

I can’t open the window, it is suffocating. And the ventilation isn’t that good. Use room spray for better smell in the room whenever the guests are entering. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Age range higher than usual for backpackers, so not rowdy. Lots of books, board games, guitars(!) available for self entertainment. I am 81 year old female, and will certainly go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great backpackers in a great location. Everything in easy walking distance, or easy public transport options. We stayed in a double room, which was comfortable and clean. The common areas were also appreciated.

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in the 2bed dorm which is good if you’d want some privacy but the bed was uncomfortable and you could hear everything in the room next door and corridor. Didn’t use the kitchen but it looked crowded and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Stayed here a few years ago and it was great but now I would avoid it. Cockroaches in the kitchen and rooms, dirty sheets, you can hear the people talking in the corridors and rooms next door clear as day. A male member off staff knocked on the door and entered without waiting for an answer while I was getting changed. No atmosphere at all. When I arrived the first day at 1:30pm I didn’t get a hello, just check in is at 2pm, not the friendliest welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Krystle

I know I checked in after hours but still there should be a live person onsite to attend to customers. I called the after hours number and nobody was available immediately. Luckily a kind guy reached out to one of of the employees who was actually off duty to help me. The gentleman who checked me in was not supposed to be on duty but was kind enough to attend to my needs. The room I stayed in had plenty of items left behind by previous guests. It appears as if the rooms are not cleaned and maintained regularly. The bathrooms are okay. The hostel was convenient and okay for the one night. The rooms need to be cleaned regularly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and made sure that they were always available. Luggage storage is available at the front desk which was very useful, even after checkout. The shared kitchen is fully stocked and the common area is well maintained. Rooms are basic but practical, beds are a good size and linens are provided. Overall great place to stay for short or long periods
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Great stay although the bed frames could do with an upgrade!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist can be
A male staff had great smiling friendly service but 2 female were not. Lack of information were given for as a guest. Kitchen close at 23:00. No hot water to make a drink. Hope no one injure in slippery shower access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The renovated bathroom presented well for safety and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yifan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception staff was not well trained and caused inconsistent experience. The 4 person bedroom is very small and the air is bad. I have lived in different backpacker hostels in Sydney and it is the worst so far.

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
For a back packers it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023