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Home Backpackers
2 stars

Home Backpackers

238 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney, Australia
See location+61 292 119 111
6.8
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based on 450 reviews
450 reviews
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Home Backpackers is situated in Sydney and is a short walk from Central Railway Station. It also offers a 24-hour reception, an express check-in and check-out feature and a rooftop terrace.

The hostel has 36 rooms and has been recently refurbished. In addition, the multilingual staff are on hand to provide local information.

The hostel's rooms are comfortable and provide a kitchenette that is equipped with a refrigerator. They are also fitted with a ceiling fan and cable/satellite channels.

Home Backpackers is within walking distance of Sydney, Hyde Park and George Street, and has a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options on its doorstep. Oxford Street and Chinatown are a short walk away.

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6.8
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Based on 450 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Home Backpackers

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Designated smoking area

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Health and safety

  • Safe
  • Daily housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

General

  • Storage available

Reviews of Home Backpackers

6.8
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450 verified ratings
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75
Very good
56
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108
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54
Fair
83
Mediocre
37
Poor
37

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Location

238 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

What's nearby

  • George Street0.8 km
  • Hyde Park0.9 km
  • Darling Harbour1 km
  • St Mary's Cathedral1.2 km
  • Sydney Tower1.2 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum1.6 km
  • Kings Cross1.6 km
  • Sydney Cricket Ground1.9 km
  • Star Casino2 km
  • University of Sydney2.2 km
  • Circular Quay2.2 km
  • Moore Park2.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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FAQs when booking at Home Backpackers

  • Where is Home Backpackers located?

    Home Backpackers is located at 238 Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, 0.4 km from the center of Sydney. George Street is the closest landmark to Home Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Home Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Home Backpackers.

  • Does Home Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Home Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Home Backpackers from the airport?

    Home Backpackers is 7.5 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Home Backpackers is 133.5 km from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Home Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Home Backpackers in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Home Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Home Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.0

Distance to city center

0.4 km

Nearest Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Distance to airport

7.2 km

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