Ratings based on 65 Verified Reviews
3.4 Room cleanliness
4.0 Service & staff
3.0 Room comfort
3.3 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Aug 2024
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Jun 2024
The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jun 2024 by bruce, Hotel Management
Thanks for the good review.Our staff are friendly,knowledgeable and care about our hostel.We have a great location-200 metres from Kings Cross metro station so its easy to get anywhere.Its only a beautiful scenic 30 minute walk to The Opera House and we are close to cool bars and cafes and2 big supermarkets.
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Dec 2023
Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Nov 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Oct 2023
Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it.
Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jun 2024 by bruce, Hotel Management
It is quieter and cleaner now-see the reviews for 2024!
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Oct 2023
great service great experience
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jun 2024 by bruce, Hotel Management
Thanks for the perfect review.We have awesome staff that give great service to our guests so they can have a great experience.
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Jul 2023
For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jun 2024 by bruce, Hotel Management
Thanks for the perfect review.We are a classic backpackers hostel- great value,great vibe,great location and lots of free breakfasts,dinners and social events that make it really easy to meet other travellers.
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 May 2023 on Wotif
I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway.
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 May 2023
Loved my stay
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Jun 2024 by bruce, Hotel Management
Thanks for a perfect review-there is a lot to love about The Original backpackers- awesome staff,great location,clean well equipped premises and a great atmosphere.
by A verified traveler
Not bad
Posted 7 Apr 2023 on HotelsFriendly environment and staff
Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
