Big Backpackers Hostel
212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
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Why people book this hotel
“Convenient location, good for one nights stay”
“Great location, was everything I needed”
“Great location and bed was decent”
“The room was small but ok for a night”
“Staffs were superb and very helpful”
“The location and Joseph who was a great and friendly member of staff”
“The room was big, very clean and comfy bed”
“We took a room with private bathroom and it was cozy and clean”
“Comfortable stay and the location was value for money 👌”
“Good luggage storage and wifi”
Overview
Featuring free WiFi and free luggage storage, Big Backpackers Hostel is situated in a convenient location within walking distance from the city's attractions in Sydney. The hostel boasts a large terrace with a BBQ and sun deck, for relaxing on a sunny afternoon or enjoying in the evening. It is a 10-minute walk from Darling Harbour. Big Backpackers Hostel is designed with the convenience of the traveller in mind and offers a shared fully equipped kitchen, lounge area with unlimited free WiFi and laundry facilities, which are all open 24- hours for guest use. The hostel staff are available to assist guests with advice on the city. The rooms at Big Backpackers Hostel are a selection of mixed and female-only 8, 6 and 4-bed share dormitories, plus a large range of private rooms most with private bathrooms. The building is fully air-conditioned throughout and each floor is serviced by both an elevator and stairs. CC TV cameras are throughout the common areas of the building. The hostel also promotes eco-friendly practices, including recycling facilities, a service for donating unwanted clothes to community charities. Central Station is within a 5-minute walk from Big Backpackers Hostel, so guests can arrive from Sydney Airport within 20 minutes'. The rooms at Big Backpackers Hostel are a selection of mixed, male-only and female-only 8, 6 and 2-bed share dormitories
Traveller reviews
April
couple
June 2, 2026
“Good place for a short stay.”
Convenient location, good for one nights stay.
Mead
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Great location, was everything I needed
Irene
couple
June 1, 2026
“Everything was perfect, the location the private en-suite room was perfect 👌 value for money. Will definitely come back.”
Comfortable stay and the location was value for money 👌
Eileanoir
couple
May 8, 2026
“Great location, comfortable bed”
Location was great
Morakot
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
The room was big, very clean and comfy bed. Good security
Stella
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
“Great”
People cool, great location
Patrick
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
Great location and bed was decent
Somnath
couple
April 8, 2026
The location, near central station. Staffs were superb and very helpful. We took a room with private bathroom and it was cozy and clean.
Judit
solo_traveller
April 2, 2026
“Bit disappointing”
The receptionist was nice, checked me in very fast. The room was small but ok for a night. However....see the cons
Chao Xiang
solo_traveller
April 2, 2026
“I stayed here by myself, but did not feel lonely in the slightest”
Really lively environment, youll learn that alot of former patrons come back often because of the vibrant atmosphere, lots of chance of engagement with other patrons
Scott
couple
March 25, 2026
Location was great
Patricia
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Comfortable and well located”
Conveniently located
Liam
couple
March 11, 2026
Location
Stephen
couple
March 7, 2026
“Suoerb”
The location and Joseph who was a great and friendly member of staff. We stayed there on two occasions and were satisfied with our outside room and the kitchen facilities. We self catered and found the fellow hostellers were warm and friendly. Thanks Joseph for all your help. ps the shower was great too
Wilson
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
“Recommended for a cheap basic stay.”
Location is great - only a few mins walk to Central Station. Was a quiet room, and I also used the work space which was provided. Staff were super helpful with minor issue (soap had run out and they came round straight away.)
Laura
solo_traveller
March 1, 2026
“Fab price and location. Very safe for a solo female traveller.”
Great location and extensive kitchen facilities if you need them. Good luggage storage and wifi.
Iris
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
Very good location, quick to the city center and nice neighborhood. The personnel in general was friendly.
Ngoc
solo_traveller
February 15, 2026
the female only room 201 was very noisy during night i could not sleep :(
lillian
solo_traveller
February 5, 2026
Location. Friendliness comfort
Dzeneta
couple
February 2, 2026
The only advantage of this hostel is its location. Just three minutes on foot to Central. Everything else is disappointing.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Evening entertainment, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Pub crawls, Movie nights, Walking tours, Entertainment staff
Cleaning services
Laundry room
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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, 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
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
4-Person Backpackers Hostel Family Room with Private Bathroom
Double Backpackers Hostel Room with Private Bathroom
Please note that layout of rooms may vary slightly based on the photo provided. Room contains no additional amenities such as soap, shampoo or conditioner.
Twin Backpackers Hostel Room with Private Bathroom
Single Backpackers Hostel Room with Private Bathroom
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