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.

Free bike storage and e-battery charging station
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

7.8Very Good(1466)
  • Value for Money
    7.5
  • Security
    8.0
  • Atmosphere
    7.9
  • Cleanliness
    6.8
  • Staff
    8.4
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    7.4
Stayed in Apr 2025
8.9
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Eleanor
Female, 25-30, England
Great atmosphere, one of the most sociable hostels I stayed at in Sydney. Sometimes a bit loud, especially at night with people hanging out outside. The facilities were clean, lots of cooking tools but not that many bathroom options so sometimes a bit of a wait. The bed was comfy and the room very spacious, the balcony was a nice bonus too.
Stayed in Mar 2025
10
J
Jacqueline
Female, 31-40, Chile
Every time I come back to Sydney, I stay at this hostel again, it’s such a friendly place! What I love the most is that they offer 3 free meals a week and breakfast from 8 to 10. The kitchen is super spacious, and there are plenty of common areas to hang out. I’ve stayed in other hostels, and honestly, most of them have tiny or no common spaces at all. Definitely recommend this place!!! ❤️
Stayed in Mar 2025
4.9
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Otto
Male, 25-30, England
Seems to cater to a younger, livelier/party crowd. Pros: close to Kings Cross, building has character, staff helpful in changing our room, nice outside area, breakfast included. Cons: antisocial/inconsiderate behaviour from other guests and incredibly noisy. There was a bench outside our window where people gathered to play music and smoke weed. The room smelled of weed, wasn't clean and had little ventilation/natural light. Not a welcoming atmosphere. Lots of people living there long term.
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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.