Funk House Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
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Interior detail
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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23 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Four Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Private Double Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Three Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sydney

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. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Potts Point hostel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maki Sushi Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pad Thai Chai Yo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bowls Eatery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Funk House Backpackers

Art Deco hostel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
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
Funk House Backpackers offers 45 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 5 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Funk House Backpackers?

The closest beach to Funk House Backpackers is Bondi Beach (5.3 km).

Does Funk House Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is on offer at Funk House Backpackers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Funk House Backpackers?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs from 9 AM - 5 PM at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Funk House Backpackers?

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

Are pets allowed at Funk House Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.