Maze Backpackers is a popular accommodation choice located in Haymarket. It primarily caters to budget travelers and backpackers seeking a comfortable and affordable stay. Based on user reviews, this hostel has its share of advantages and disadvantages that significantly influence guests' experiences.
1/5
Safety index
88 out of 100
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Shopping
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Maze Backpackers
6.9
(3,460 ratings)
Sydney, Australia -
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Nearby World Square Shopping Centre
560 m Sydney Town Hall
770 m International Convention Centre Sydney
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Food
Atmosphere
- Central Location: Conveniently situated in a prime area, offering easy access to public transport and local attractions.
- Social Atmosphere: Provides a friendly community environment that encourages interaction among guests.
- Affordable Prices: Known for its competitive rates that appeal to budget-conscious travelers.
- Helpful Staff: The staff is acknowledged for being welcoming, friendly, and eager to assist with guests' needs.
- Diverse Amenities: Offers a range of amenities, including communal areas, which enhance the staying experience.
Area for improvement
Sleep
Amenities
Accessibility
- Noisy Environment: Proximity to the city center leads to noise issues, disrupting sleep for some guests.
- Room Cleanliness: Complaints regarding the cleanliness of rooms, indicating a need for more thorough housekeeping.
- Maintenance Issues: Some guests have reported maintenance problems within the rooms and facilities.
- Limited Privacy: The communal living arrangement may not suit everyone, particularly those seeking more privacy.
- Basic Facilities: While adequate, the facilities are described as basic and lacking in certain modern comforts.
Amenities
Kitchen
Microwave
Game room
Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
6.9RateScore
Total 3,460 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
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6.4
booking
2,694 Reviews
7.0 / 10
expedia
766 Reviews
6.4 / 10
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Cleanliness was mentioned 224 times
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Souhail Moutmir5 months ago
5/5
One of the best Hostel in Sydney. The staff is Great, there are lots of common spaces, the kitchen and the rooms are super clean too. The location is absolutely in the city center and public transport. There are so many activities organized by the hostel and there is a cinema room. Top
Made Narváez6 months ago
4/5
Rooms were okay for our group. It's a good hostel and they are stric with quiet times (which is good!). They have deals with bars nearby. We didn't like that one of the cleaners came into our room when we were sleeping in the morning, even though we said we didn't need the room to be cleaned (and it wasn't the last day of our stay). Room when we arrived wasn't super clean. But overall, a good stay.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 200
Number of floors 3
Year Built 1800
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
9Download
69Upload
48Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
79 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
53 out of 100
Risky
Sydney safety index
88
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
88 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
71
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
93
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
76
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
93
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
97
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
34
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
34 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
43
Mugging or robbery 28/100
Car theft 23/100
Car break-ins 31/100
Home break-ins 30/100
Violent crime severity
Low
33
Physical attacks 32/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 26/100
Other crime severity
Low
35
Insult or harassment in public 36/100
Corruption or bribery 32/100
Drug problem 46/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $3.1
Coffee
$2.5 - $5.2
Beer 0.5L
$3.1 - $7.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$9.3 - $30.8
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2.5 - $4.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.4 - $7.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$49.3 - $154.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$7.4 - $18.5
McMeal at McDonalds
$8.2 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.9 - $3.4
Public transport, monthly pass
$123.4 - $175.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12.3 - $43.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$27.8 - $98.7
Weather In Sydney
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Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.58
PM1017
27
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 10:00
Children welcome
No pets