Original Backpackers Hostel

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia - Show on map

Providing luggage storage for guests, the 2-star Original Backpackers hostel is located only a 6-minute walk from Kings Cross Organic Food Market. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also within close proximity of Elizabeth Bay House.

Location

The local shopping options feature The Galeries Shopping Centre (1.8 km) and Westfield Sydney Shopping Centre (1.7 km). The important historical sights include El Alamein Memorial Fountain, situated just a 6-minute walk from the hostel.

Rooms

Original Backpackers hostel offers a balcony and a terrace in some of the non-smoking rooms. Apart from entertainment options like free wireless internet and a television, guests may also make use of a work desk.

Food & Drinks

Dining options include a free continental breakfast served every morning. Foodoomooloo Turkish Street Food restaurant is located around a 5-minute walk from this hostel. The property has a communal kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and a kettle. This property is located around a 10-minute walk from Fitzroy Gardens Macleay St bus stop and within walking distance of Kings Cross train station. There are free WiFi and cable television provided in a communal room.

Why choose Original Backpackers Hostel Sydney

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Curtains

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:30
Check-out:
from 08:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 37 per night
Check-in 6 Mar 2026
Check-out 7 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

Rooms

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    160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney, Australia

    Important information
    Original Backpackers
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:30
    Check-out:
    from 08:00 until 10:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cots provided in a room.