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Newtown Backpackers
2 stars

Newtown Backpackers

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney, Australia
See location+61 295 503 236
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rate per night

6.9
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based on 1241 reviews
1,241 reviews
Room Type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
Standard Room

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About Newtown Backpackers

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
Offering an outdoor plunge pool, a communal terrace and a shared lounge area, Newtown Backpackers is located in the heart of Newtown, just 3 minutes' walk from King Street's bustling restaurants, bars and shops. Accommodation options include private room and dormitories. All include bed linen. All private rooms include a flat-screen TV, and towels, private rooms are not serviced daily only upon requests. At Newtown Backpackers you will find a shared kitchen, a BBQ area, luggage storage and free high-speed WiFi. We cannot guarantee that groups will stay in the same room when booking shared dorms. We do not guarantee that the whole stay will be in the same room.

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Amenities at Newtown Backpackers

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Refrigerator

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Tour desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment

Health and safety

  • Safe

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Newtown Backpackers

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Location

5-11 Egan Street, Sydney, NSW

What's nearby

  • Chinatown1.8 km
  • Darling Harbour2.8 km
  • Queen Victoria Building3.4 km
  • Hyde Park3.6 km
  • Pitt Street Mall3.6 km
  • Sydney Tower3.6 km
  • St Mary's Cathedral3.9 km
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales4.3 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art4.5 km
  • Circular Quay4.5 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens4.7 km
  • The Rocks Markets4.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Newtown Backpackers

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FAQs when booking at Newtown Backpackers

  • Where is Newtown Backpackers located?

    Newtown Backpackers is located at 5-11 Egan Street in Newtown, 3 km from the centre of Sydney. Chinatown is the closest landmark to Newtown Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Newtown Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Newtown Backpackers.

  • Does Newtown Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Newtown Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Newtown Backpackers from the airport?

    Newtown Backpackers is 5 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Newtown Backpackers is 136.3 km from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • Does Newtown Backpackers have a pool?

    Yes, Newtown Backpackers has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Newtown Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Newtown Backpackers in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Newtown Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Newtown Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.6

Distance to city centre

3.0 km

Nearest airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Distance to airport

5.0 km