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Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel

Surry Hills New South Wales
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
With a stay at Big Backpackers Hostel in Sydney (Surry Hills), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from World Square Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hyde Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and gas grills.

  • Gas grill
  • Games
  • Books
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Vending machine
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lockers available
  • Airport transportation
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Foosball
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Shared microwave
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Library
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

  • 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 smoke detector, 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

Other details

Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Castlereagh Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Capitol Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
World Square Shopping Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Hyde Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Market City - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Paddy's Market - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chinatown Night Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Crown Street - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
University of Technology Sydney - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Metro Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Australian Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
William Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Powerhouse Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sydney Town Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chinese Garden of Friendship - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for Big Backpackers Hostel is Sydney Airport (SYD) - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 16 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010, Australia