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Funk House Backpackers

2-star property
23 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point, NSW 1800 796 370
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4.0 out of 5
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By a verified traveller on Mon 30 Nov 2015

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Hotel Description

At Funk House Backpackers you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Circular Quay and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Sydney Opera House. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include free continental breakfast and a rooftop terrace.

This business-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this Potts Point hostel, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Hyde Park and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Sydney Town Hall.

Private Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Private Twin Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Three Bed Dormitory

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Four Bed Dormitory

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Funk House Backpackers ratings based on 46 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Funk House Backpackers

Everyone (36) Couples (6) Family (4)
4 out of 5

Close to everything

Good place to crash out after being on it all night

Posted by , from canberra on 30 Nov. 2015

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4 out of 5
Pros: Location
Cons: Condition of Building
Location: Outstanding, if you like Night life
Facilities: Typical; Value: Economical; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Grubby; Friendly Staff

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Brisbane on 8 Mar. 2015

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5 out of 5
Pros: Staff are very helpful, easy access to subway
Cons: Questionable neighborhood
Location: Close to everything
Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Outstanding; Solid wifi, have free maps of the city

Posted by , from China on 26 Feb. 2015

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4 out of 5
Pros: The rooftop
Cons: Bedding

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Gold Coast on 11 Nov. 2014

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3 out of 5
Pros: Access to the airport.
Cons: The smell and the poor condition and cleanliness of the shared facilities. Especially the toilets and showers were horrid.
Location: Reasonable access
Facilities: Tired; Value: Average price; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly;

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast on 9 Oct. 2014

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4 out of 5
Location: Perfect
Facilities: Typical; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Brisbane on 23 Sep. 2014

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2 out of 5
Pros: Close to the train station
Cons: Rude, incompetent staff. Excessive price. Asked for a twin and got a bunk.
Service: Rude, Bad, Awful;

Posted by , from Australia - VIC - Melbourne on 16 Sep. 2014

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4 out of 5
Pros: Location & friendly staff
Cons: Bathroom facilities, nowhere to hang/leave your things

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Brisbane on 10 Sep. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: Distance from train station
Cons: Can't use hair straighteners or sprays in room

Posted by , from Australia - VIC - Melbourne on 27 Aug. 2014

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4 out of 5
Pros: Able to hang around anytime any place in funk house
Cons: Sometimes the carpet outside the room is wet, not feeling good when step on it with bare foot.
Location: Just right
Facilities: Basic; Value: Moderate; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Dirty; Overall is a great place to stay for backpackers

Posted by , from Malaysia on 14 Aug. 2014

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About the Funk House Backpackers

Location 23 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point, NSW 2011

Property Features

Free breakfast is available. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport at scheduled times is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Funk House Backpackers. This Art Deco Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Central Station (2.6 km / 1.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Kings Cross Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport drop-off

Room Amenities

Funk House Backpackers offers 45 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Memory foam beds
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer available
  • Laptop safe
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 14 per person (one way)

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

Hotel Names

  • Funk House Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
  • Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
  • Funk House Backpackers Potts
  • Funk House Backpackers Potts Point
  • Funk House Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.