Flying Fox Backpackers
190 Bathurst Road
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Why people book this hotel
“I loved it here, everyone else I met were so friendly”
“The overall vibe was very friendly and welcoming”
“The location is so handy”
“Location is great”
“However you can also walk to the Echo Point/Three Sisters quiet easily”
“Shared bathrooms and kitchen”
“It is an old house, but is kept clean”
“The common areas like the kitchen and bathroom were very clean”
“Sociable hostel with lots of communal space Great location Good value”
“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
Tania
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
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.
weston
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
“Did get in”
No breakfast
Janna
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Very cute cozy and homely vibe
Wendelin
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
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.
Tal
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
Very cozy, wonderful people. Best place for backpackers that I’ve been to in Australia.
Michael
couple
May 1, 2026
Felt like a home stay, crew running the place were very helpful! Definite recommend.
Gael
couple
March 16, 2026
“Convenient, affordable and reliable place to stay.”
Convenient position with plenty of street parking.
Silvia
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
Atmosphere
Varun
solo_traveller
February 27, 2026
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
Matúš
couple
February 22, 2026
Budget accomodation. Shared bathrooms and kitchen. Perfect for visiting Blue mountain NP. Owner respond quickly to booking messages.
Mollie
couple
February 21, 2026
“Great value for money, can’t beat the location”
Sociable hostel with lots of communal space Great location Good value
Mike
couple
February 16, 2026
“Cheap and cheerful”
Cheap and cheerful and woken by the cult next door singing each morning.
Rashmi
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“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.
Ties
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
“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.
Kaori
solo_traveller
January 11, 2026
Location, friendly owner, boardgames
Jan
couple
January 7, 2026
“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.
Aungle
solo_traveller
January 2, 2026
“Cosy stay”
Easy walk from Katoomba Station. Friendly people staying there. A working fireplace in the lounge room. Bass guitar, other guitars and drums!
Cabrera
solo_traveller
December 27, 2025
“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.
Andrew
solo_traveller
December 24, 2025
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.
Nora
solo_traveller
December 19, 2025
“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.
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.
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