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Big Backpackers Hostel

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Located close to Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens, Big Backpackers Hostel provides a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is RM295
RM325 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

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View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, single-bed room with an orange wall, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Single Ensuite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, compact room with two single beds, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Twin Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Ensuite Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Double Ensuite Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

A hotel room with bunk beds, a hanging clothes rack, and a small desk.

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a blue wall, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bulletin board, and lockers.

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a purple storage unit, and a curtain.

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bulletin board, and lockers.

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a purple door, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bunk bed room with a purple and green storage unit, carpeted floor, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

A bunk bed room with a purple and green storage unit, carpeted floor, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Surry Hills, a neighbourhood in Sydney, Big Backpackers Hostel is near a metro station. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. Circular Quay and Bondi Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • A theater with a blue curtain, ornate architecture, and a crowd of people.
    Capitol Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A park with palm trees, a pathway, and tall buildings in the background.
    Hyde Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and flags.
    Sydney Town Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A nighttime view of a modern building with a glass facade and blue-lit structures reflecting on a calm body of water.
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Boon Café
    4 min walk
  • Crown Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Single O
    2 min walk
  • Mango Coco
    4 min walk
  • Storehouse
    2 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

  • Hostel near Hyde Park
  • Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and Circular Quay, Big Backpackers Hostel provides a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Bike tour information, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
    • A living plant wall, a TV in reception and coffee/tea in reception
    • Tour/ticket information, a lift and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Big Backpackers Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and toilet paper
    • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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-authorise 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
Property Registration Number 99099650914

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Backpackers Hostel?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Backpackers Hostel on 19 Aug 2026 start from RM295, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Big Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Big Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Surry Hills, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Capitol Square Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Museum Station is 5 minutes.

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