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Jolly Swagman Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to a shopping centre in Potts Point with 10 restaurants

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Point of interest
Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
10 restaurants, dinner served
Reviews
7.4

Good

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Map
27 Orwell Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Popular LocationSydney Tower Eye3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Opera House5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Harbour Bridge8 min drive
  • AirportPalm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)62 min drive

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fridge
Fan
6 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Sydney

Jolly Swagman Backpackers places you in the centre of Sydney, connected to a shopping centre and within a 30-minute stroll of Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Tower Eye. Highlights at this hostel include 10 restaurants, 10 bars/lounges and 10 coffee shops/cafes. .This smoke-free hostel offers concierge services, a games room and a library. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Potts Point hostel include Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 15 min walk
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive
  • Queen Victoria Building - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Et Al. Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Potts Point Hotel - 2 min walk
  • Piña - 1 min walk
  • El Alamein Memorial Fountain - 2 min walk

About this property

Jolly Swagman Backpackers

Central hostel connected to a shopping centre in Potts Point with 10 restaurants
There are 10 restaurants and 10 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 10 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Jolly Swagman Backpackers. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 10 dining venues
  • 10 bars or lounges
  • 10 coffee shops
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Jolly Swagman Backpackers offers 46 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 10 bars/lounges
  • 10 coffee shops/cafes
  • 10 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

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

Fees

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

  • 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 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Pot
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Potts Point
Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

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

Are there any beaches close to Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

The closest beach to Jolly Swagman Backpackers is Manly Beach (11.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Yep, Jolly Swagman Backpackers has 10 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jolly Swagman Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Jolly Swagman Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 503 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo
Not as clean as expected. Didn't have flat sheet for the bedding, and saw some bugs in the bedroom. Good that late checkin was smooth. The receptionist was not available in person until very late in AM, but she is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jess

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Nice place for what it is. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Average

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Although the lack of air con is a big issue and everything’s a bit dated and sad. It could do with a spruce and lick of paint. Which they can definitely afford to do with the amount they charge, especially for the extras like washing machines and lockers. I paid an 8th of the price for hostels in south east Asia with better amenities and quality, And they felt like 5 star hotels. The WiFi was absolute garbage as well. It all feels a bit stingy, they really cut corners to save money, when they could do with air con, better WiFi (it’s the 21st century), electric locks, free luggage storage like the rest of the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I paid for a 2-person girls only room. I was placed in a room with 6 other girls and one of them handed her key out to anyone including men. It was a total mess
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019