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Flying Fox Backpackers

Hostel

190 Bathurst Road

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

I loved it here, everyone else I met were so friendly

The overall vibe was very friendly and welcoming

Great location
6 mentions

The location is so handy

Location is great

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

However you can also walk to the Echo Point/Three Sisters quiet easily

Shared bathrooms and kitchen

Clean rooms
5 mentions

It is an old house, but is kept clean

The common areas like the kitchen and bathroom were very clean

Good value
1 mentions

Sociable hostel with lots of communal space Great location Good value

Breakfast available
1 mentions

No breakfast

Overview

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, Flying Fox Backpackers offers accommodation 450 metres from Katoomba station.. Free breakfast and parking is offered. The staff can assist with booking hiking, climbing, canyoning and local activities. Shared guest areas include the Chill Out Hut and BBQ area, the hammocks and a log fired lounge room. The property has a climbing wall and hosts homemade pizza nights, pasta nights and great BBQ nights. Breakfast includes bread, condiments and cereals. Tea, coffee and roasted coffee available all day. Bike hire is available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Three Sisters Cable Car is 2.3 km from Flying Fox Backpackers, while The Three Sisters is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 84 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

T

Tania

solo_traveller

June 10, 2026

9

I loved it here, everyone else I met were so friendly. The location is so handy. Walking distance to the train station. Walking distance to the Bus stop to the Blue Mountains. However you can also walk to the Echo Point/Three Sisters quiet easily. You need to Bus to further walks like The Canyon Walk. It is an old house, but is kept clean. It has 2 showers & 3 toliets.

W

weston

solo_traveller

June 6, 2026

1

Did get in

No breakfast

J

Janna

solo_traveller

June 1, 2026

10

Very cute cozy and homely vibe

W

Wendelin

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

9

The overall vibe was very friendly and welcoming. One of the best parts was the social hour in the evenings around the bonfire — it was a great way to relax and connect with everyone. The owner was also extremely helpful with directions and recommendations on places to visit and things to do around town. Overall, it was a really great experience and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

T

Tal

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

10

Very cozy, wonderful people. Best place for backpackers that I’ve been to in Australia.

M

Michael

couple

May 1, 2026

10

Felt like a home stay, crew running the place were very helpful! Definite recommend.

G

Gael

couple

March 16, 2026

7

Convenient, affordable and reliable place to stay.

Convenient position with plenty of street parking.

S

Silvia

solo_traveller

March 16, 2026

10

Atmosphere

V

Varun

solo_traveller

February 27, 2026

10

I've made forever memories spending evenings with bonfire and great company. Ross is easy to coordinate, great sense of humour. Staff was very friendly. Location is great. It was a very relaxing stay

M

Matúš

couple

February 22, 2026

9

Budget accomodation. Shared bathrooms and kitchen. Perfect for visiting Blue mountain NP. Owner respond quickly to booking messages.

M

Mollie

couple

February 21, 2026

7

Great value for money, can’t beat the location

Sociable hostel with lots of communal space Great location Good value

M

Mike

couple

February 16, 2026

7

Cheap and cheerful

Cheap and cheerful and woken by the cult next door singing each morning.

R

Rashmi

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

I had a great time. it was a great stay overall.

Room and common space were very inviting and comforting. The common areas like the kitchen and bathroom were very clean. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.

T

Ties

solo_traveller

January 15, 2026

10

Great for climbers and hikers, very welcoming

The vibes were great, and the host is very relaxed and welcoming. He has created a great atmosphere and community in the hostel. The kitchen is also great if you want to cook for yourself.

K

Kaori

solo_traveller

January 11, 2026

2

Location, friendly owner, boardgames

J

Jan

couple

January 7, 2026

9

Great stay to explore the blue mountains

Great location. The owner was really kind and gave very useful tips for hikes around the area. The room smelled great and the accomodation was generally very clean. I recommend this stay if you want to save a little money but still have great comfort and a nice sleep.

A

Aungle

solo_traveller

January 2, 2026

7

Cosy stay

Easy walk from Katoomba Station. Friendly people staying there. A working fireplace in the lounge room. Bass guitar, other guitars and drums!

C

Cabrera

solo_traveller

December 27, 2025

10

Really good experiencie and really worth it.

Everything. It was such a good experience and everything was really good, clean and really useful. And the stuff is very kind and they always cared about the well-being of the guests.

A

Andrew

solo_traveller

December 24, 2025

10

Smaller hostel, with a lot of friendly people. Very welcoming. Also, if your on a budget or you want to be on your own, the tents are a good option.

N

Nora

solo_traveller

December 19, 2025

8

Great hostel, cute cat and a friendly possum visited.

Cozy living room clean, fire every night and host cooked pasta. The rooms were big but still some privacy.

Facilities

Activities

Bicycle rental (additional charge), Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Heating, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Laundry, Luggage storage, Lockers

Budget Double Room

This room has a view and offers a heater, side lamp and good quality mattress.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom0
Budget Double or Twin Room

The twin/double room offers a seating area, a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The twin/double room features heating. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 11:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 9:09 PM

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Flying Fox Backpackers - 0 Star Hotel in Katoomba