162 Victoria St, Kings Cross, Potts Point, New South Wales, 2011, AustraliaView hotel details
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7.6/10
Good
46 reviews
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Service8.0
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Guest User
Twin Room With Private Bathroom
Stayed in Aug 2025
Family
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 7, 2025
The staff are friendly and helpful.
If you run into any trouble, even the other guests will jump in to help you out.
The showers and toilets are perfectly fine.
Of course, it’s not as spotless as a luxury hotel, but the staff clean thoroughly every morning and evening, which leaves a very good impression.
One time, I accidentally put coins for the dryer into the laundry machine. When I asked the staff about it, they kindly covered the cost without showing the slightest annoyance. The money I put into the laundry machine couldn’t be retrieved, but they just laughed and said, “Well, someone’s got a free laundry then,” which really made me feel relieved.
There are many female guests as well, so I’d recommend this place to anyone, regardless of gender.
Guest User
10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)
Stayed in May 2024
Solo traveler
4 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Jul 2, 2024
Good service! very nice and kind 💯
But this hotel very original (truth)
You need to pay a deposit to check in, and there were cockroaches on the wall while I was sleeping.Environmental hygiene is very bad
「the people here are friendly and welcoming」This is very good
Jimmy1020
Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Aug 2025
Solo traveler
69 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 2, 2025
Nice place, helpful staff members
Matjea02
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
10 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 13, 2025
Really enjoyed the location of this hostel and enjoyed our stay.
Po Kwong
10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)
Stayed in Feb 2024
Business traveler
1 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 10, 2024
This is my first time at the original backpacker.
Answer my phone call when I was late check-in, the guy was very polite.
Reception - very friendly and helpful show me around.
Location - convenience at King Cross with 2 supermarkets, food shop, shopping centre.
Friendly roommates with all women.
Other backpackers are very respectful. No noise after midnight.
I'll be back😊
jung.e
10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)
Stayed in Jul 2023
Solo traveler
4 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Nov 13, 2023
I was make really great experiences in here. Cheap price, nice people, free morning and 3 free diners fer week! The old facilities and the low cleanliness were a bit disappointing, but that were still great. Thanks
ErikaFS
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Jun 2023
Solo traveler
3 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 4, 2023
Beautiful atmosphere!
Aomensongweilong
Twin Room With Private Bathroom
Stayed in Jul 2025
Traveling with friends
9 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 5, 2025
The room size is worth the price, the facilities are decent, and the main advantage is the excellent location of the hostel, which allows you to get to almost all the attractions within about 40 minutes.
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Guest User
8-Bed Female Dorm
Stayed in Aug 2024
Solo traveler
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 9, 2024
I need a wheelchair because of a fracture. The hotel has good service, barrier-free access and various warm services. Good review!
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助けて 両津勘吉
8-Bed Female Dorm
Stayed in May 2024
Solo traveler
1 reviews
7.0/10
Posted on Aug 11, 2024
Good location, just a 5 minute walk from Kingscross Station.
I stayed in a room with 4 bunk beds lined up.
I think it was a relatively nice place.
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Anonymous User
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed in Mar 2024
Business traveler
14 reviews
9.2/10
Great
Posted on Jun 20, 2024
The atmosphere and service are very good. The hotel staff are very friendly and enthusiastic. The whole hotel has a good atmosphere. People are energetic. South American style. There will be South American music in the corridor and kitchen at night, and red wine will be opened. Summer beach style. The hotel is a little messy with some sundries. It is a little noisy outside the window when sleeping, but the atmosphere is good. It is near the subway entrance. I am still very satisfied.
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Zzanghee_trip
10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)
Stayed in Dec 2023
Solo traveler
22 reviews
5.5/10
Posted on Jan 26, 2024
I was there just to leave my luggage. The common space is small. Dinner is provided 3 times a week and they clean well, but the sheets are not changed well and there are too many cockroaches.
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Guest User
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed in Nov 2023
Business traveler
13 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 1, 2024
The shared space is very good, there is a small garden, and the environment is great
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ららるんるん
10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)
Stayed in Oct 2023
Other
13 reviews
3.5/10
Posted on Nov 8, 2023
There was a restaurant nearby and it was so noisy at night that I couldn't sleep at all. The bath mat in the bathroom looked like it hadn't been changed for several days, and I really regretted that I should have brought my own bath mat. I had an early flight the next day, so my stay was short, but I don't think I'd like to stay any longer. There is no hair dryer, so you need to bring your own.