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Newtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 3-minute walk to University of Sydney

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4-Person Private Ensuite
Courtyard view
Self-parking (surcharge) 10.00 per night
Property amenity
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042
  • Place, King Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Sydney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Enmore Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Person Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Person Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Ensuite Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Courtyard view

4 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Courtyard view

4 Bed Female Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Sydney

At Newtown Backpackers you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from International Convention Centre Sydney and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Hyde Park. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Newtown hostel include Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • King Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Enmore Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carriageworks - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Redfern Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Newtown Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Newtown Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Favola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Campos Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pie Tin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ante - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Newtown Backpackers

Hostel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 3-minute walk to University of Sydney
As a guest of Newtown Backpackers, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Newtown Backpackers. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
Newtown Backpackers offers 37 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (AUD 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: AUD 10.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.

Property is also known as

Billabong Gardens Hostel Newtown
Billabong Gardens Hostel
Billabong Gardens Newtown
Summer House Newtown Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Summer House Newtown Newtown
Newtown Summer House Newtown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Summer House Newtown
Summer House Newtown Newtown
Summer House Hostel
Summer House
Billabong Gardens Hostel
Summer House Newtown
Summer House Newtown - Hostel Newtown
Summer House Newtown - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Newtown Backpackers?

Newtown Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Newtown Backpackers?

Yep, Newtown Backpackers has a self car park for AUD 10.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Newtown Backpackers?

The closest beach to Newtown Backpackers is Coogee Beach (7.7 km).

Does Newtown Backpackers have a pool?

Newtown Backpackers has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from September to May.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Newtown Backpackers?

No, Newtown Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Newtown Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Newtown Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Newtown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 53 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It was good. What you would expect from a hostel. I did not see any plates or utensils available I was only there for one night so I just used my own but did not see anything written about getting it from the front desk but other people seemed to have utensils from the front desk. They also have signs that they will kick you out if you do not wash your dishes immediately so there was not a pile up of dishes - but the dishes seemed like they were half washed. Nothing new for hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Basic but clean...great location, we could walk everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Carlos, Melbourne

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great place and easy to deal with staff. Only downside is the room to shared toilet/bathroom ratio, but not too hard to deal with!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Wenxin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price or rooms was very reasonable! It was convenient to be able to park our car for a reasonable rate of $10 per day under cover! Very convenient to the RPA Hospital and shopping area and plenty of places to eat! The communal kitchen was not very clean in the morning for breakfast, sinks had pasta & cereal tipped out into them instead of into the bin which was mainly a problem caused by some tenants! The bathroom had mould around the sink and shower had clumps of hair in drain! We were in room 1 and it was very noisy with people coming and going through the front door which slammed shut each time! Mostly minor problems that could be rectified quite easily!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the recent changes are great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very pretty place to stay. The en-suite was very comfortable and the balcony was so nice. It was a safe place to stay and the staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and we will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

worst place ever!

This is by far the worst place I've ever stayed at, even including all the hostels, some of which only cost 1/10 of the price of this one. The whole room smells horrible and the bed is so uncomfortable that I thought I was in jail. The customer service is also bad - just during my check in process, she's quarreled with two other guests. If I knew this is what the place is like, I wouldn't stay here even if they pay me to!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

ok stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

HY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was really nice. but the room smelled bad.. bed is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was ok, but smelled like a locker room even though they cleaned it that day and the only source of air was a fan that would only point in one direction of the room. It was very hot and hard to sleep. The patio door did not lock and the outer patio doors would not shut all the way, so I was glad there were lockers since the room was not secured. The free breakfast was kind of hard to do since it ended at 10 but they did not bring anything out until 9 and consisted of white bread and spreads and cornflakes with milk so pretty basic, but hey, free. The showers were nice- hot water, good water pressure and nice shower heads. The location is good, not far from city centre. I was underwhelmed but it served its purpose for the price. A fair choice if you literally just need a place to sleep, store your stuff and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Had a private ensuite room and the bathroom was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were lots of bugs in our rooms. Pillows and mattresses were uncomfortable and the room smelt musty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for the budget

Great value good location, walk to everything nice room and comfy bed. Cheap as chips. Fine by me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little pricey for a hostel...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget hostel in convenient location

Easy to find. Close to transit but not too far from central station. Staff pleasant. Room clean and quiet. Slept well despite soft mattress. Short walk to catch train to opera house and harbour. Shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018